About Dr Hannah Dobson
Meet Dr Hannah Dobson — a psychiatrist with a special interest in women’s mental health, particularly during the perinatal period (conception, pregnancy, birth and postpartum). She combines compassionate care with evidence-based treatment, supporting women through some of life’s most vulnerable and transformative stages.
Alongside her private practice, Hannah works as a consultant psychiatrist at the Royal Women’s Hospital. This role allows her to contribute to multidisciplinary care, teach medical students, and stay connected to the public health system.
Her clinical expertise spans mood and anxiety disorders, adjustment difficulties, and the unique mental health challenges surrounding parenthood. Hannah’s approach is collaborative and patient-centred — she takes the time to understand each woman’s story, considering the biological, psychological, social and cultural factors that shape their experience.
She offers preconception counselling for women with existing mental health conditions or concerns about treatment during pregnancy, as well as ongoing care for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, birth-related trauma, perinatal loss, and adjustment to parenting. When medication is part of the picture, Hannah works closely with women (and their families, if appropriate) to weigh up risks and benefits. Her goal is informed, individualised decision-making that aligns with each woman’s values and goals for care.
Hannah is committed to creating a respectful, supportive space where women feel heard and empowered in their mental health journey.
Areas of expertise
- Member of the Perinatal Psychiatry Network, Australian Association for Infant Mental Health
- Member of The International Marce Society for Perinatal Mental Health
- Trained in Circle of Security Parenting Program
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