Dr Simone Luscombe

Dr Simone Luscombe is a highly dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist based in Melbourne, Australia. She provides comprehensive psychiatric care for adults aged 18 to 65, managing their medication needs in conjunction with tailored psychotherapeutic approaches. Dr Luscombe is committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centred care, ensuring that each individual receives a treatment plan suited to their unique circumstances and mental health conditions.

Throughout her career, Dr Luscombe has developed a diverse psychotherapy practice, utilising a combination of therapeutic modalities to support her patients. She draws on trauma-informed psychotherapies, including Trauma Informed Stabilisation Therapy and Internal Family Systems Therapy, as well as Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Insight Orientated Psychotherapy. Her particular areas of clinical interest include attachment patterns and developmental trauma, with a focus on understanding how these factors contribute to personality development and adult mental health. She also specialises in treating anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), mood disorders, psychosis, and personality disorders.

Dr Luscombe completed her medical training and obtained her Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) in 1989. She subsequently qualified as a Consultant Psychiatrist in 1999. Over her career, she has refined her skills in both general adult psychiatry and specialised psychotherapeutic techniques, maintaining a strong commitment to professional development and evidence-based clinical practice.