Dr Michael O'Shea

Dr Michael O'Shea is a highly qualified Psychiatrist based in Greenwich, Australia. He provides comprehensive, patient-centred mental health care, focusing on diagnosing and treating a wide range of psychological and psychiatric conditions. With a reassuring and professional approach, Dr O'Shea is dedicated to supporting adults and older individuals as they navigate complex mental health challenges, helping them achieve long-term stability and improved well-being.

Throughout his career, Dr O'Shea has held key clinical roles, including serving as a Director of a specialised psychiatric unit, a Senior Staff Specialist, and a Visiting Medical Officer. He has developed significant expertise in managing mood disorders, such as depression and bipolar disorder, as well as anxiety disorders and adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). He also has a strong clinical interest in old age psychiatry, including dementia-related disorders, and provides support for individuals experiencing alcohol and drug dependency. His therapeutic approach is highly collaborative, utilising evidence-based treatments such as acceptance and commitment therapy and psychodynamic psychotherapy to tailor care to each patient's unique needs.

Dr O'Shea completed his medical education at the University of Newcastle, qualifying with a Bachelor of Medicine in 1990. He is a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP). Additionally, he is recognised as an Accredited Member of both the Faculty of Old Age Psychiatry and the Faculty of Psychotherapy, reflecting his advanced training and commitment to these specialised fields of mental health.