Meet our mental health clinicians
Mindscape Psychiatry is an Australian-based mental health collective founded by Dr Muhammad Zahid Akhtar. Our team includes consultant psychiatrists and a registered psychologist who provide psychiatric care, psychological therapy and assessments, including via telehealth across Australia.
Our Mission
We understand your unique story, circumstances, and needs, and provide compassionate, personalised care tailored to help you overcome challenges and achieve your mental health and well-being goals.
Our Vision
We take a safe, culturally sensitive, and holistic approach to individualised care that empowers you to navigate life with confidence and resilience.
Our Clinicians
Dr. Muhammad Zahid Akhtar
Consultant Psychiatrist
MBBS, AMC cert, FRANZCP
A highly skilled and compassionate consultant psychiatrist with over a decade of extensive experience in Clinical Psychiatry in Australia.
Dr. Ashutosh Govind Prabhu Dessai
Consultant Psychiatrist, Professor of Psychiatry
MBBS, MD Psychiatry, FRANZCP
An experienced consultant psychiatrist and RANZCP-accredited supervisor with extensive clinical experience across Victoria and South Australia.
Dr. Rajesh Harjai
Consultant Child, Adolescent and Youth Psychiatrist
MBBS, FRANZCP
A Consultant Child, Adolescent and Youth Psychiatrist with extensive experience supporting young people aged 5 to 20 across a wide range of mental health concerns. Telehealth only.
Dr Maria Syed
Registered Psychologist
Dr Maria Syed is a registered psychologist offering therapy and assessments for adolescents and adults through Telehealth, with sessions available in English, Hindi, and Urdu.