Dr. Bharat Saluja

Founder / Director / Consultant Psychiatrist

Bharat

Dr Bharat Saluja is a senior psychiatrist, trained psychologist, and the Founder of Health Buddies AU, a pioneering healthcare organisation dedicated to enhancing mental health, wellbeing, and integrated care. With an extensive career spanning India, the United Kingdom, Singapore, and Australia, he brings a wealth of international experience, clinical expertise, and cross-cultural understanding to his practice.

Throughout his career, Dr Saluja has held senior leadership positions across a range of mental health organisations, contributing significantly to the development, delivery, and strategic advancement of mental health services. His commitment to improving patient outcomes has been complemented by an accomplished academic career, including teaching, mentoring, and research activities that have contributed to the growth of psychiatric knowledge and clinical practice.

What distinguishes Dr Saluja’s approach is his unique combination of psychiatric and psychological training. By integrating insights from both disciplines, he adopts a holistic and person-centred approach that considers the biological, psychological, social, and lifestyle factors influencing mental health and wellbeing.

Dr Saluja is widely recognised for his dedication to innovation, excellence, and compassionate care. His contributions to mental health care, education, and leadership have been acknowledged through numerous academic and professional awards throughout his career.

At Health Buddies AU, Dr Saluja continues to lead with a vision of delivering accessible, integrated, and evidence-based healthcare, helping individuals and families achieve better mental health, wellbeing, and quality of life.

PROFESSIONAL AREAS OF INTEREST:

  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Schizophrenia and Psychosis
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Depression and Bipolar Affective Disorder
  • Personality Disorders
  • Adult ADHD
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Intellectual Disabilities
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • Insomnia (Sleep Dysfunction)

PROFESIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)​​​
  • MD Psychiatry
  • Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (UK)
  • MSc Psychological Therapies (CBT Strand)

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

  • Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP), Australia













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