Our team
PSYCHIATRIST
Dr Magdalen Lim
FRANZCP, Cert. Psychiatry of Old Age
MBBS (Melb), MPM (Melb), PgDipMed Tox (Cardiff), B.Med Science (Melb)
Dr Magdalen Lim graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2010 with a Bachelor of Medical Science and a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS). In addition, she furthered her studies, achieving a distinction in a Postgraduate Diploma of Medical Toxicology with Cardiff University (UK) and completing her Master in Psychiatric Medicine with The University of Melbourne.
Psychiatry Experience
Dr Lim completed her psychiatry training with Eastern Health and Austin Health. She has also taken on additional specialist training to obtain a Certificate of Advanced Training in Psychiatry of Old Age with NWMHS (Melbourne Health).
Dr Lim is well-versed in managing mood disorders, psychotic syndromes, complex trauma presentations and behaviours of addiction in both adults and older adults. In addition, she has a keen interest in psychodynamic psychotherapy.
Dr Lim is also of the firm belief that working in both the private and public sectors will create a more well-rounded and experienced psychiatrist which can only benefit the patients under her care.
Public service
Dr Lim currently holds public appointments in the following services, treating both adult and geriatric psychiatric patients, and is experienced with the systems and resources available.
Northern Health (SOACS - Specialised Older Adult Consultation Service)
Royal Flying Doctor Service Victoria
Previous public appointments included being the consultant psychiatrist of the Intensive Community Team (ICT) of NWMHS APMHP (Royal Melbourne Hospital - Aged Persons Mental Health Program) and in Forensicare.
Private Rooms
Dr Lim has a consulting suite in Richmond. She is also an accredited psychiatrist of The Melbourne Clinic where she has admitting privileges.
Dr Lim also does medico-legal assessments through external organisations.
Additional training
Dr Lim has also accumulated extensive experience across a wide range of specialities including Internal Medicine (Eastern Health), Emergency Medicine (Austin Health), Addiction Medicine (Western Health) and Forensic Medicine (Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine) before she chose to specialise in Psychiatry.
MEDICAL SECRETARY
Eunice Go
AdvDip Leadership and Management
Originally from the Phillipines, Eunice made the move to Melbourne in 2019 to face and conquer new challenges, as well as to experience different opportunities. Eunice has a strong desire to help others improve their mental health and wellbeing.
Managing the daily administrative tasks of Melbourne Psychiatry Network, Eunice strives to create a friendly and approachable environment where our patients feel safe and cared for. Eunice goes above and beyond to ensure that the needs of our patients are being met. Eunice is also fluent in both English and Tagalog.
If you have contacted our clinic, chances are, you would have been greeted by the friendly voice, email or text reminders from Eunice.
Here in Melbourne Psychiatry Network, we are very fortunate to have Eunice leading our administrative team.
Dr Lim also works closely with a healthcare team to ensure that her patients enjoy holistic care. Members of the team include:
Sleep Medicine Specialist
Nephrologist
Geriatrician
Cardiologist
Neuropsychologist
Family Therapist
The Mind-Body Connection
