DR FARAMARZ GHIYASI
Dr Ghiyasi’s clinical approach is grounded in respect for human dignity, cultural context, and the centrality of personal meaning in mental health recovery. He is committed to fostering therapeutic relationships that are collaborative, transparent, and built on mutual trust.
Drawing on the biopsychosocial model, his practice blends rigorous diagnostic reasoning with empathetic listening and person-centred care. He values the individuality of each patient’s life story and believes that effective psychiatric treatment must not only alleviate symptoms but also enhance autonomy, resilience, and psychological integration.
His style is integrative and adaptive, weaving together psychopharmacological strategies, psychoeducation, and systemic thinking, all within a trauma-informed and recovery-oriented framework.
Dr Ghiyasi adopts a trauma-informed, evidence-based, and culturally sensitive approach to care. He is particularly skilled in the diagnosis and management of the following conditions:
Mood Disorders: Depression, Bipolar Disorder
Anxiety Disorders: Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Adult ADHD: Comprehensive assessment and treatment
Psychotic Disorders: Including early intervention for schizophrenia spectrum disorders
Cross-Cultural Psychiatry: Providing nuanced and respectful care in multicultural contexts
His clinical acumen is grounded in a solid understanding of psychopharmacology and is enhanced by a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration.
Professional Areas of Interest:
Dr Faramarz Ghiyasi brings a wealth of cross-cultural and interdisciplinary experience to his psychiatric practice, shaped by over 15 years of work across both Australian and Iranian mental health systems. His career spans a wide range of clinical environments, from tertiary public hospitals and community mental health services to private settings.
In Australia, he completed psychiatric training through Monash Health, where he was exposed to high-complexity casework and developed expertise in both acute and chronic psychiatric disorders. His earlier experience in Iran includes substantial clinical and leadership roles in one of the country’s premier psychiatric institutions.
This dual training background equips Dr Ghiyasi with a unique blend of clinical acuity, cultural insight, and system-level understanding, allowing him to deliver care that is both globally informed and locally grounded.
Career Experience
Fellow - Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP), 2025
Board Certification in Psychiatry, Ministry of Health, Iran, 2010
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, 2003
Qualifications & Accreditations
Research/Publications:
The short-term effect of nicotine abstinence on visuospatial working memory in smoking patients with schizophrenia. Nordic Journal of Psychiatry, (2012).
Personal Interest/ Achievements:
Beyond clinical practice, Dr Ghiyasi is the creator and host of a Persian podcast that explores psychological concepts through contemporary and culturally relevant lenses. This project reflects his commitment to mental health literacy, cultural dialogue, and accessible education.