Proteus Clinic
About Proteus Clinic
Our small, specialist clinic provides tailored care for individuals experiencing complex and long-standing mental health challenges. We offer psychiatric assessment and management for a broad range of conditions. We have a particular focus on innovative, evidence-based approaches to treatment-resistant depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Our services include structured, short-term therapy programs that integrates medical interventions and psychotherapy.Our team works collaboratively with you and your existing mental health providers to ensure continuity of care and to help you access emerging treatment pathways where appropriate.We are located within the grounds of Belmont Private Hospital, a leading private psychiatric hospital. We can access and organise inpatient psychiatric treatment if indicated and appropriate.
Meet our team
Dr Lana Fernandes – Consultant Psychiatrist BPharm, MBBS, MMH, FRANZCP, Cert Phychotherapy Psych.
Dr Fernandes is a consultant psychiatrist with a decade of experience in private practice, offering both inpatient and outpatient care. She works collaboratively with patients to support psychological recovery, emotional growth, and sustained mental wellbeing.
Dr Fernandes clinical interests include mood and anxiety disorders, general psychiatry, perinatal psychiatry, PTSD and trauma-related disorders. She also has experience in biological treatments including ECT and rTMS, and draws on an up-to-date and evidence-based knowledge base to support patient care.
She also has interest in psychotherapy and integrates a range of psychological approaches into her work, with particular expertise in psychodynamic psychotherapy. She has experience in both short- and long-term psychotherapeutic frameworks and tailors treatment to suit each individual’s needs and circumstances. She is committed to thoughtful, person-centred care and offers a compassionate and reflective space for individuals.
Contact details:
T 07 3398 0269
F 07 3055 9331
E drfernandes.admin@aurorahealth.com.au
Dr Scott Newman – Consultant Psychiatrist MBBS, FRANZCP
Dr Newman is a general adult psychiatrist and Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists. He consults privately and provides inpatient care at Belmont Private Hospital. With over seven years of full-time experience in private practice, Dr Newman offers both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care with a strong focus on psychotherapeutic approaches.
He has broad experience across public and private mental health services, including Adult Mental Health, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Forensic Youth Mental Health Services, Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, and Psychotherapies.
Dr Newman provides comprehensive assessment and treatment for a wide range of mental health conditions, including mood and anxiety disorders, perinatal mental health, personality disorders, trauma-related disorders, and bipolar disorder. He has a particular interest in psychodynamically oriented therapy and is extensively trained in applying these principles to clinical work.
He draws upon a collaborative and holistic approach to care, integrating medication and psychotherapy in a patient-centred and reflective manner.
Contact details:
T 07 3055 9508
F 07 3258 5749
Contact Us
Address
Proteus Clinic - Belmont consulting suites, 1220 Creek Rd, Carina Heights QLD 4152
Phone
07 3055 9508