Dr Valsamma Eapen

Dr Valsamma Eapen is a highly distinguished Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist who provides expert, compassionate care for children, adolescents, and their families. Based in Bondi Junction, Australia, she specialises in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of complex neurodevelopmental and mental health conditions. Dr Eapen is dedicated to supporting young people through their early developmental stages, ensuring they receive the tailored support required to thrive. Her clinical approach is deeply reassuring, combining evidence-based medical expertise with a warm, family-centred focus.

With a profound interest in early childhood development, Dr Eapen focuses on identifying and managing neurodevelopmental disorders, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Tourette Syndrome, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). She is also highly skilled in addressing anxiety in young children and managing metabolic syndrome in adolescents experiencing mental illness. As a leading clinician-researcher, Dr Eapen is committed to translating cutting-edge research into practical, community-based clinical programmes, such as digital developmental screening tools, to ensure early intervention and improved long-term outcomes for her patients.

Dr Eapen completed her undergraduate medical training in India, earning her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery. She went on to complete postgraduate training in psychiatry in India before undertaking advanced training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry through a prestigious rotational scheme in London. She was also awarded a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of London for her research into the genetics of Tourette Syndrome. Dr Eapen is a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists and a Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists in the United Kingdom. Additionally, she is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences and serves as a Professor and Chair of Infant, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. She has also been appointed as an Officer of the Order of Australia for her distinguished service to medicine.