Perinatal & general adult psychiatry · Queensland
Compassionate, expert psychiatric care
Dr Shama Kanodia provides individualised, evidence-based mental health care in a supportive, non-judgmental environment — with a special interest in women’s and perinatal mental health.
New referrals are accepted from GPs, obstetricians and specialists. Telehealth consultations available on request.
Providing dedicated private psychiatric care to the Queensland community — psychiatrist-led, safe, and continuity-focused. Your mental health journey is treated with respect, understanding and care at every step.
Meet your psychiatrist
Dr Shama Kanodia
MBBS, FRANZCP
Dr Kanodia is a consultant perinatal and general psychiatrist at Belmont Private Hospital, with over 25 years of postgraduate experience. She holds general and specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia and has extensive experience across both the public and private mental health sectors in Queensland.
She holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), is a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP), and has completed an Advanced Training Certificate in Adult Psychiatry. Alongside her clinical work, she maintains a strong interest in medical education.
Read her full profileProfessional memberships & affiliations
- FellowshipFellow, Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP)
- FacultyMember, Faculty of Adult Psychiatry (RANZCP)
- Special interest groupPerinatal & Infant Psychiatry Special Interest Group (PIPSIG)
- SocietyThe Marcé Society (Australasian Chapter)
- RegistrationGeneral & specialist registration, Medical Board of Australia
Clinical focus
Areas of interest
Dr Kanodia provides assessment and management across a broad range of mental health conditions, tailored to each person’s needs.
- Anxiety disorders
- Depression
- Mood disorders
- Perinatal disorders
- Women’s mental health
- Perimenopausal disorders
- Veteran, defence & emergency services mental health
- Psychosis
- Bipolar disorder
- Adjustment disorders
- Generalised anxiety & panic disorder
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Treatments & expertise
- Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
- Trained
- Transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS)
- Trained
- Esketamine treatment
- Accredited
- Evidence-based psychiatric care
- Individualised
Her approach
A supportive space to understand and heal
Dr Kanodia’s practice offers a supportive, non-judgmental environment that helps patients understand their experiences and work towards lasting change. She provides individualised, evidence-based psychiatric care tailored to each person’s mental health journey.
She works closely with referring general practitioners, obstetricians, psychologists and allied health professionals to ensure coordinated care that meets each patient’s needs.
Languages
English
Telehealth
Yes, upon request
Client groups
Adults · Women · Perinatal · Defence personnel & military
Before you book
Important information
A few things to know when arranging an appointment with Dr Kanodia.
- A current referral from a GP or specialist is required to access a Medicare rebate.
- Dr Kanodia sees adults, with particular experience in women’s, perinatal and perimenopausal mental health.
- Telehealth consultations are available on request for suitable appointments.
- Care is coordinated with your GP, obstetrician and allied health team for continuity.
- This practice does not provide emergency or after-hours crisis care — see the Emergencies page for urgent support.