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Dr Barbara Matheson

Psychiatry Melbourne

Dr Barbara Matheson

11 years of experience

1,944+
Patients seen
11
Years in practice
6
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Barbara Matheson at a glance

Dr Barbara Matheson is a Psychiatry practitioner based in Melbourne, Australia, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on psychiatric evaluation, medication management, cbt session (45m), family therapy. Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2011). Serves patients in Melbourne, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Barbara Matheson is a highly qualified psychiatrist dedicated to providing compassionate and personalised mental healthcare to patients. They strive to create a safe and supportive environment where patients feel heard and understood. Dr Matheson utilises evidence-based treatments and therapies to address a wide range of mental health concerns. Their goal is to empower patients to achieve optimal mental well-being and lead fulfilling lives.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr Barbara Matheson

Education & training

  1. 2005–2011 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Melbourne (AU)
  2. 2011–2015 Residency · Psychiatry
    Universidad de Sevilla, Melbourne (AU)
  3. 2015–2016 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2015-09–2016-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Psychiatry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-320167 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychiatry
#EB-67456AF4 · issued 2016 · renewal 2026
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Psychiatric evaluation 90791 2,417
Medication management 90833 390
CBT session (45m) 90834 2,081
Family therapy 90847 660

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 360.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 180.00 EUR
CBT session (45m) 30 min in_clinic 1,260.00 EUR
Family therapy 60 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Barbara Matheson in consultation
IN OFFICE
Barbara Matheson with the team
WITH TEAM
Barbara Matheson at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 73s
Meet Barbara Matheson

Research & publications

h-index: 13 · i10: 13

  1. Outcomes of Psychiatry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Barbara Matheson, et al. · British Journal of Psychiatry, 2025
    DOI: 10.1755/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 32869732 · cited by 132
  2. European registry analysis of Psychiatry outcomes
    Barbara Matheson, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2024
    DOI: 10.3147/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 31254569 · cited by 78

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Psychiatry European Annual Congress (Psychiatry) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Psychiatry National Society Meeting · Melbourne · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Psychiatry — Melbourne · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • European Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2016
  • World Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2016
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2016

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Psychiatry
  • Awareness When should you see a psychiatry?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · barbara.matheson@euroclinics.example

Location

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Barbara Matheson's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Barbara Matheson treats, with the size of the national pool of Australia doctors offering the same care.

Psychiatry

Mood, anxiety, sleep and psychotic disorders — diagnostic evaluation, medication management and therapy referral.

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Melbourne matters

Medical practice in Australia is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Australia medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Melbourne carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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Frequently asked questions

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  • What does Barbara Matheson specialise in?

    Barbara Matheson specialises in Psychiatry in Melbourne, AU.

  • What conditions does Barbara Matheson treat?

    Barbara Matheson treats conditions within Psychiatry. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Barbara Matheson practise?

    Barbara Matheson practises in Melbourne, AU. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Barbara Matheson speak?

    Barbara Matheson speaks English.

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