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Dr Vijaya Manicavasagar

Verified Psychology Bondi Junction

Dr Vijaya Manicavasagar

16 years of experience 5.0 (1 verified reviews)

2,743+
Patients seen
16
Years in practice
7
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Vijaya Manicavasagar at a glance

Dr Vijaya Manicavasagar is a Psychology practitioner based in Bondi Junction, Australia, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 40+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2006). Serves patients in Bondi Junction, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Vijaya Manicavasagar is a Senior Clinical Psychologist and Clinic Director, as well as a Conjoint Associate Professor in the School of Psychiatry at the University of New South Wales (UNSW). With over 30 years of clinical experience, she is highly regarded for her work with a wide range of psychological and psychiatric conditions, using evidence-based therapies and interventions.
Dr Manicavasagar played a pivotal role in shaping clinical psychology services in Australia. In 2009, she developed the Psychology Clinic at the Black Dog Institute and served as its Director until 2020. She was also Director of Psychological Services at the Black Dog Institute, where she contributed to the development of clinical services and education programmes for psychologists, general practitioners, school counsellors, and business organisations.
She is widely published in the fields of panic disorder and anxiety disorders, unipolar depression, and bipolar disorder. Dr Manicavasagar has a particular clinical and research interest in adult separation anxiety disorder and, together with Professor Derrick Silove, is recognised as an expert in this emerging and increasingly important area of mental health.

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

— Dr Vijaya Manicavasagar

Education & training

  1. 2000–2006 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Bondi Junction (AU)
  2. 2006–2010 Residency · Psychology
    Universidad de Navarra, Bondi Junction (AU)

Career & appointments

  1. 2010-09–2011-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Psychology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-748059 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychology
#EB-BFB89385 · issued 2011 · renewal 2021
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 810
Annual physical exam 99395 412
Vaccination administration 90471 2,260
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,723

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 120 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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Vijaya Manicavasagar in consultation
IN OFFICE
Vijaya Manicavasagar with the team
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Vijaya Manicavasagar at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 86s
Meet Vijaya Manicavasagar

Research & publications

h-index: 18 · i10: 15

  1. Long-term follow-up of Psychology across AU
    Vijaya Manicavasagar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.7244/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 30749757 · cited by 162
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Psychology
    Vijaya Manicavasagar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2193/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 35753699 · cited by 8
  3. Long-term follow-up of Psychology across AU
    Vijaya Manicavasagar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.1124/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 32196542 · cited by 142
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in Psychology
    Vijaya Manicavasagar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.5392/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 36628218 · cited by 172

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Psychology — Bondi Junction · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2011
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2011
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2011

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Psychology
  • Awareness When should you see a psychology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · vijaya.manicavasagar@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

1 verified reviews
5.00
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1 review
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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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 Vijaya Manicavasagar's Areas of Specialty

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Psychology

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Bondi Junction matters

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    Vijaya Manicavasagar specialises in Psychology in Bondi Junction, AU. 40 years of clinical experience.

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