Nova Mentis is a modern specialist practice dedicated to supporting mental wellbeing, cognitive health and healthy ageing through personalised and holistic care. We believe in treating the whole person, not just the symptoms, by combining specialist medical expertise with compassionate understanding.
Our Mission
To provide accessible, respectful, and patient-centered health care that empowers individuals to lead fulfilling lives.
Our Values
- Compassion: We listen with care and respect.
- Integrity: We are transparent, ethical, and accountable.
- Excellence: We combine clinical expertise with up-to-date research.
- Collaboration: We work alongside you, your GP, and your support network.
Our Approach
We believe in a collaborative model of care — combining medication management, psychotherapy, and lifestyle interventions where appropriate. We aim not only to relieve symptoms but to help you thrive in daily life.
Doctors
Dr Sanop Jacob Mammen
Consultant Psychiatrist
MBBS, MD Psychiatry, FRANZCP
Dr Mammen is a Consultant Psychiatrist with 9 years of experience in the assessment and treatment of a wide range of adult mental health conditions. He provides comprehensive, evidence-based psychiatric care tailored to the individual needs of each patient.
Dr Mammen completed his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) at Mahatma Gandhi University of Medical Sciences, India, followed by specialist training and an MD in Psychiatry at Father Muller medical College affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, India. He moved to Australia in 2020 and did additional training in psychiatry with the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) and attained FRANZCP.
His professional experience includes work across various public mental health services in NSW, QLD and WA, encompassing community psychiatry, inpatient care, addiction psychiatry, old age and consultation-liaison psychiatry. This breadth of experience informs a holistic understanding of the complexities that influence mental health and wellbeing.
Areas of Clinical Interest
Dr Mammen has a particular interest in:
- Psychotic disorders and schizophrenia spectrum conditions
- Mood disorders – depression and bipolar disorder
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults
- Anxiety disorders, including panic disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Trauma-related conditions and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Personality disorders and difficulties with emotional regulation
- Work cover and DVA
Dr Karthika Johnson
Consultant Psychiatrist
MBBS, MD Psychiatry, FRANZCP
Dr Johnson is an experienced adult psychiatrist who provides warm, evidence-based care for a wide range of mental health conditions. She takes a holistic approach, considering the biological, psychological, and social factors that shape each person’s wellbeing.
After completing her medical degree and specialist training in psychiatry at Father Muller Medical College in India, Dr Johnson moved to Australia in 2020 and became a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP).
She has worked across community, inpatient, and telehealth settings in NSW, Queensland, and Western Australia, supporting people at different stages of their recovery journey.
Dr Johnson’s approach is collaborative and compassionate — she values working together with patients, families, and other clinicians to build resilience and support lasting wellbeing.
Areas of Interest
- Mood and anxiety disorders
- Adult ADHD
- Trauma and stress-related disorders
- Women’s mental health
- Adjustment and coping difficulties
- Schizophrenia and psychotic disorders
- Work cover and DVA
Dr Arya Goudaman
Consultant Geriatrician
MBBS, MRCP (UK), CCT (UK) in General Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine, FRCP (London), FRACP (Geriatric Medicine)
Dr Arya Goudaman is an experienced consultant geriatrician with extensive clinical experience across the United Kingdom and Australia.
After completing an MBBS in India, Dr Goudaman undertook postgraduate medical and specialist training in the United Kingdom, obtaining MRCP (UK) in 2012 and completing the Specialty Certificate Examination in Geriatric Medicine in 2014. Following specialist registrar training in England, Dr Goudaman was awarded a Certificate of Completion of Training in General Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine in 2018.
Dr Goudaman subsequently worked as a consultant geriatrician in the United Kingdom for six years, with particular interests in dementia care, frailty, perioperative medicine and community geriatrics. During this time, Dr Goudaman also taught medical students and supervised foundation doctors. Dr Goudaman was awarded Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians of London in 2024.
After moving to Australia in 2024, Dr Goudaman worked as a staff specialist geriatrician across Queensland and New South Wales and attained Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians in Geriatric Medicine in 2026.
Areas of Interest
- Comprehensive geriatric assessments
- Memory assessments and dementia care
- Frailty assessment and management
- Falls assessment and prevention
- Medication review and optimisation
- Support for patients with complex medical and functional needs
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