Noushin Arefadib is a psychiatrist based in Melbourne, VIC. She works with people who are going through tough times, especially when mental health problems start or get worse around major life events.
Much of her work focuses on postpartum depression. This can feel confusing and lonely, even when you’re surrounded by family and friends. Postpartum depression is more than just “baby blues”, and it can affect sleep, mood, energy, motivation, and your confidence as a parent.
In appointments, she takes the time to understand what’s going on for you day to day. That might mean talking through how things have been feeling, looking at stress and support at home, and working out what treatment approach could help. At times, symptoms can shift over weeks, so she checks in and adjusts the plan as needed.
People also come for help with anxiety, low mood, and the kind of constant worry that can make it hard to cope. Sometimes the goal is to get through the next few days. Other times it’s about building long term coping skills and support that actually fit your life.
As a psychiatrist, she can offer a broader clinical view, including the role of medication when it’s appropriate, along with talking based strategies. She aims to keep things practical and grounded, not overwhelming. Many people want clear next steps, and she helps with that.
Over time, her approach has been shaped by day-to-day clinical work and a focus on safe, steady care. She understands that mental health issues don’t happen in a vacuum, and she looks at the bigger picture—your routines, relationships, and what has helped before.
When it comes to training and ongoing learning, she keeps up with current approaches in mental health care. This helps her bring newer thinking into plain language, so it’s easier to understand what’s happening and why certain options might work better than others.
She also knows that new parents may need care that fits around feeding, sleep, and changing schedules. If you’re struggling, you don’t have to have all the answers at the first visit. The first step is simply being honest about what’s going on, and then working out a plan that gives you breathing space.