About

Dr Hannah Dobson is a psychiatrist with special interest and experience in women’s mental health, in particular perinatal psychiatry. She provides compassionate, evidence-based care to women navigating the unique mental health challenges associated with conception, pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.

 

In addition to her private practice, Dr Dobson holds a public consultant appointment at the Women's Mental Health Service at the Royal Women's Hospital. This role enables her to remain actively involved in public healthcare, provide education to medical students and contribute to multidisciplinary care for women across diverse clinical settings.

 

Dr Dobson is experienced in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of a broad range of adult psychiatric conditions, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders and adjustment difficulties. Her approach is collaborative and patient-centred, with a strong emphasis on understanding the biological, psychological, social, and cultural factors contributing to each patient’s presentation.

 

Dr Dobson is committed to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of women during the perinatal period. She offers preconception counselling for women with existing mental health conditions or concerns about the impact of psychiatric illness or treatment on fertility and pregnancy. She also provides ongoing support and treatment for women experiencing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, anxiety related to childbirth, birth-related trauma, perinatal loss, and adjustment to parenting.

 

When discussing the use of psychotropic medications in the perinatal period, Dr Dobson adopts a collaborative and patient-centred approach. She works closely with patients — and, where appropriate, their families or supports — to explore the risks and benefits of all treatment options. She strives to supports informed, individualised decision-making that is aligned with each patient’s clinical needs, personal values and goals for care.

 

Dr Dobson is committed to providing a respectful and non-judgmental space where patients feel heard, supported, and empowered in their mental health journey. ​

 

Dr Dobson does not do assessments or write reports for third parties such as employers, insurance companies or courts.