Dr Dinesh Nagaraj

Dr Dinesh Nagaraj is a consultant psychiatrist with specialist expertise in adult mental health and addiction psychiatry. His training across India, New Zealand, and Australia has shaped a culturally sensitive, holistic, and patient-centred approach to care.

He completed his medical degree in India before moving to New Zealand, where he undertook and completed his specialist psychiatric training. He holds Fellowship with the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) and has completed Advanced Certificates of Training in both Adult Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry with the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists.

With dual advanced certificates of training, Dr Dinesh Nagaraj has particular expertise in managing complex presentations, including co-occurring mental health and substance use conditions.

He has worked across both New Zealand and Australia in a wide range of settings, including inpatient services, adult community mental health teams, homeless health services, consultation–liaison psychiatry, pain services, and medication-assisted treatment for opioid dependence. He is also experienced in providing electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in a safe, compassionate, and evidence-based manner.

Dinesh supports adults experiencing a range of mental health concerns, including psychosis, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma-related conditions, personality disorders, and substance use disorders. He has particular experience in treating alcohol use disorders, stimulant use, cannabis use, GHB-related presentations, and pregabalin dependence.

His approach is warm, respectful, and collaborative. He works in a culturally sensitive and holistic way, emphasising shared decision-making and empowering patients to be active participants in their care. He is committed to respecting each person’s values, goals, and autonomy throughout the therapeutic process.