Dr Narayani Nair

Dr Narayani Nair is a dedicated and compassionate Consultant Psychiatrist based in Waratah, Australia. She provides comprehensive psychiatric care with a strong focus on supporting patients through their mental health journeys. Dr Nair is particularly interested in the treatment of anxiety disorders and is known for her holistic approach, which seamlessly incorporates psychotherapeutic techniques into standard psychiatric care. Her reassuring and patient-centred manner helps individuals feel supported as they navigate their treatment.

In addition to her clinical practice, Dr Nair is deeply committed to the advancement of medical education and academic psychiatry. She serves as a Lecturer at the University of Newcastle, where she co-ordinates the psychiatry curriculum for fourth-year students in the Joint Medical Programme. Dr Nair is highly passionate about optimising the learning experience for future medical professionals, ensuring they receive high-quality training in mental health. She also contributes her expertise to initiatives such as the GP Psychiatry Support Line, helping General Practitioners manage complex mental health cases in primary care.

Dr Nair completed her medical education at the University of Newcastle, graduating with a Bachelor of Medicine in 2006. Following her core medical training, she undertook specialist training in psychiatry and obtained her Fellowship from the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) in 2016. She remains an active Fellow of the College, ensuring her practice aligns with the highest standards of psychiatric care in Australia.