A/Prof Ahmad Torshizi

I am a Melbourne-based adult psychiatrist with a special interest in neurodevelopmental and interventional (TMS) psychiatry. In these specialist areas, I assess and provide treatment and support to adults and emerging patients who are referred for suspected ASD and ADHD. I also work with patients—both neurotypical and neurodiverse—with treatment-resistant depression and OCD, assessing their suitability for, and providing treatment with, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation at my co-located TMS clinic under my direct supervision.

I am currently affiliated with the University of Western Australia’s Medical School as an Adjunct Associate Professor and RMIT School of Psychology as Adjunct Industry Associate Professor. I am particularly interested in studying, learning and exploring neuroscientific underpinnings and biological treatments (including neurostimulation and pharmacotherapy) of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

I am a member of the Written Examination Subcommittee at the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP).

I am a member of the Clinical TMS Society and continously collaborate with national and international colleagues to learn about recent advances in rTMS research to enhance my clinical and research activities. I regularly attend scientific seminars/ webinars and review up-to-date translational research.

Besides developmental disorders, patients consult me for a range of mental health concerns. While some already have established diagnoses of Affective Disorders (including Anxiety, Depressive, and Bipolar-Spectrum Disorders), Obsessive-compulsive Spectrum Disorders, and Trauma and Stress-related Disorders, others come to me for initial assessment where we may identify and diagnose these conditions for the first time.

In my clinical practice, I always endeavour to incorporate individualised evidence-based and emerging biological (pharmacological and/or interventional) treatments coupled with recommendations and support for non-pharmacological recovery-oriented therapies. At present, I provide weekly psychotherapy sessions to a limited number of patients with “High Functioning Autism”, employing an existential approach.