Our Amazing Team
Dedicated to improving child and adolescent mental health
Specialised Therapies
- Dr Suren is trained in family therapy
- Psychoanalytical and cognitive therapies
- Play Therapy
Dr Suren Putter
Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
MBChB, MRCPsych, FRANZCP, CCT in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Dr Suren Putter is the Principal Psychiatrist and Director at Toowoomba Youth Mental Health Service,
Dr Suren started her medical career in South Africa where she worked as a General Practitioner in a small town before moving to Scotland where she trained in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. In 2009, after working as a consultant in Lanarkshire, Dr Suren and her family moved to Toowoomba to begin work at the Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS) at Queensland Health.
While at CYMHS she realised that the need for private psychiatric services for children and adolescents in Toowoomba was high. She started private practice sessions at Withcott Medical Centre, but it soon became clear that other than a psychiatrist, young people and their families also needed a child and family friendly environment to be welcomed to.
With this in mind, Dr Suren established Toowoomba Youth Mental Health Services at 205 West Street, Toowoomba, in August 2017.
Approaches and Values
Dr Suren believes in a evidence based, attachment informed and child centered approach. She has special interest in helping young people and their families with pervasive development disorders such as ASD, ADHD, and learning difficulties.
With over 20 years of experience in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Dr Suren Putter-Lareman has extensive experience working with children and adolescents with ADHD, ASD, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, psychosis and other mental health difficulties.
As an experienced Psychiatrist, Dr Suren understands the important interaction of biological and psychological processes that underlay mental health problems in young people. As such, the best approach would often be combining physical treatments (such as medication) with psychotherapies.
Dr Suren is trained in Family Therapy, Psychoanalytical and Cognitive Therapies, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy, Theraplay®™, Synergistic Play Therapy®™, and Mentalization Based Therapy. She believes that no therapy is perfect for everyone and takes an individual approach with each patient and their family.
Specialised Therapies
- Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Schema Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Andrew Taylor
Clinical Psychologist
BsC (Hons), MPsych (Clin)
Andrew is a warm and compassionate Clinical Psychologist who works with individuals across the lifespan, supporting children, adolescents, and adults through a wide range of mental health concerns. He is trained in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and has special interest in the following:
- Trauma Related Presentations
- Eating Disorders
- ADHD/ASD
- OCD
- Chronic Pain
With experiance in both public and private health settings, Andrew brings a well rounded, evidence based approach to his work. He is committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment where patients feels heard, respected and supported throughout their therapeutic journey.
Andrew is passionate about helping people heal from past experiences, navigate life’s challenges, and build lasting emotional wellbeing.
Referrals
We require a Referral from your GP or Specialist,
If you are seeing our Psychologist we also require a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP)
Contact Us
Contact us to discuss your appointment needs today!
What to do in a crisis
If you are experiencing a crisis or you are in need of urgent medical attention please contact 000. Alternatively you can contact one of the following services
Lifeline Australia – 13 11 14
Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636
Kids Helpline – 1800 55 1800
Get In Touch
Ask a question or book an appointment below.
For emergencies call 000 or visit your nearest hospital
Phone
(07) 4512 6290
Fax
(07) 4512 6299
Address
Hours
Tuesday to Friday: 9am – 6pm
Monday and Saturday: By Appointment only
Public Holidays: Closed
We do offer appointments outside of these hours depending on practitioners availability
