Dr Sally Matheson

Dr Sally Matheson is a highly qualified Consultant Psychiatrist based in Milton, Australia, who specialises in providing comprehensive psychiatric care for adult patients. With a compassionate and patient-centred approach, she is dedicated to supporting individuals navigating complex mental health challenges. Dr Matheson has established a reputation for clinical excellence, particularly in managing mood and anxiety disorders, and is committed to delivering personalised treatment plans that foster long-term recovery and well-being.

Throughout her career, Dr Matheson has developed specialised expertise in perinatal psychiatry, addressing the unique mental health needs of parents during pregnancy and the postpartum period. She also possesses advanced training in consultation-liaison psychiatry, which focuses on the intersection of physical and mental health, particularly psychological illness in the medically ill. In addition to her clinical practice, she is experienced in conducting independent medical examinations as a Medical Examiner and serves as an accredited Assessor, contributing her expertise to medical tribunals.

Dr Matheson completed her medical training at the University of Queensland, graduating with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery in 1996. She went on to complete her specialist training, achieving Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists in January 2006. Notably, she was awarded the prestigious Maddison Medallion for achieving the highest score in the college's fellowship examinations across Australia and New Zealand. She also holds an advanced training certificate in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry and maintains active professional memberships within her field, including accreditation in the Psychiatric Impairment Rating Scale (PIRS) and membership of the Office of Industrial Relations Medical Tribunal.