Our Certified Team

Dr Samir Benjamin

Dr Benjamin is a senior consultant psychiatrist with more than 30 years’ experience. He is bilingual and he speaks Arabic language fluently. Besides treating Anxiety, Mood and Psychotic Disorders, Dr Benjamin has special interest in Attention Deficit Disorder. He also has an extensive experience in Medicolegal Psychiatry, including Civil and Criminal Litigation. He is an International Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. He is also a Fellow of the Australian College of Legal Medicine. He has admission rights to The Hills Private Hospital, Baulkham Hills.

Ms Lydia Ghalys

Lydia is a registered psychologist and an Associate Member of the AAPi. She has a special interest in working with individuals who experience relationship problems, low self-worth, and a need for communication skills and assertiveness training. She also has exceptional experience in treating childhood disorders and works collaboratively with parents and teachers to support their child with managing social and emotional difficulties. She conducts IQ and academic assessments for Cognitive and Learning Disorders for all ages. She administers ADHD assessments for all ages from 6+ to adulthood.

She is a WorkCover and CTP Health Provider. With her compassionate demeanour and evidence-based methods, Lydia strives to help clients overcome obstacles and achieve personal growth and recovery.

Her office is located in the heart of Parramatta only a few minutes from Parramatta train station, bus terminal and Westfield shopping centre.

Ms Lillian Mawad

Lillian is a registered psychologist with more than 20 years’ experience. She is bilingual and she speaks Lebanese fluently. She helps people who experience Anxiety, Depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Childhood Trauma, Family Conflict and Adolescent Psychological Disorders. She is an associate member of the Australian Psychological Society.

Mr Don Coles

Don is a Social Worker, Counsellor and Family Therapist with 35 years’ experience in these fields. He recently completed three years with the Counselling Team at the Child Abuse Royal Commission, supporting individuals who experienced child sexual abuse. He also has interest in managing psychological trauma, addiction and coping with disability. He is an approved counsellor for NSW Victim Services, State Insurance Regulatory Authority, NSW Workers Compensation and National Carers Counselling Program.

Our Admin Team

Christine

Christine is a certified Medical Secretary who plays a pivotal role within our esteemed Allied Healthcare team, dedicated to providing unparalleled client care. Demonstrating a profound commitment to assisting clients, she strives to cultivate a welcoming and supportive environment. With a tenure at Sydney Centre for Psychological Medicine since 2014, Christine brings forth over 15 years of extensive experience across diverse administrative capacities. Holding a Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) degree with a Minor in Child and Community, she aspires to pursue a career as a Clinical Psychologist in the future.