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Best Depression Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

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Pelin Tas Durmus

  • 3.8 Good • 2 reviews
  • 12 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Moodist Psychiatry and Neurology Hospital

  • Dr Pelin Tas Durmus has performed over 900 successful mental health procedures at Turkish specialist centre Moodist Psychiatry and Neurology Hospital.

    • Specialises in treating depression and complex mental health conditions
    • Individually reviews all patient history to create tailored recovery plans
    • Focuses on evidence-based psychiatric care for international patients
    • Maintains a high patient satisfaction rating for mood disorder management
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Psychotherapy
AUD $426 - AUD $426
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Yusuf

  • 3.8 Good • 2 reviews
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Moodist Psychiatry and Neurology Hospital

  • Dr Yusuf has performed over 900 psychiatric procedures at Moodist Psychiatry and Neurology Hospital. He focus on clinical psychiatry and structured mental health interventions.

    • Manages complex depression cases within a specialised neurology and psychiatry centre
    • Uses clinical protocols to address treatment-resistant mental health conditions
    • Focuses on procedural interventions for persistent mood disorders
    • Coordinates care within a dedicated mental health hospital environment
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Psychotherapy
AUD $426 - AUD $426
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Lale Allahyarova

  • 4.3 Good • 72 reviews
  • 10 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, NP Istanbul Brain Hospital

  • Dr Lale Allahyarova is a specialist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital focusing on mood and anxiety disorders in young people. She uses therapeutic techniques and neuromodulation to treat paediatric mental health concerns.

    • Specialises in treating depression and bipolar disorder in children and adolescents
    • Uses Deep TMS and rTMS – non-invasive magnetic stimulation to treat mood disorders
    • Trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for managing youth anxiety and depression
    • Expertise in childhood trauma and its intergenerational effects on mental health
    • Clinical interest in eating disorders and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
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Psychotherapy
AUD $284 - AUD $284
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Pichayut Kasemphakdeephong

  • 5 Excellent • 1 review
  • 15 years of experience
  • Thailand, Bangkok, Day One Rehabilitation Center

  • Dr Pichayut Kasemphakdeephong is a senior psychiatrist and Medical Professor at Phramongkutklao Hospital who specialises in treating patients with dual diagnoses.

    • Treats depression complicated by alcohol or substance use disorders
    • Committee Member of the Thai Society for Addiction Psychiatry
    • Authored research on cost-effective rehabilitation models for long-term recovery
    • Provides clinical supervision to junior medical residents in Bangkok
    • Expert in integrated care strategies involving psychologists and social workers
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Doctor's visit
Price on request
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Husnu Erkmen

  • 4.3 Good • 72 reviews
  • 43 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, NP Istanbul Brain Hospital

  • Professor Husnu Erkmen serves as a senior psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, a facility renowned for treating complex mental health conditions.

    • Specialises in medication-resistant depression and mood disorders
    • International member of the American Psychiatric Association
    • Contributes to the advisory boards of multiple scientific medical journals
    • Member of the Society of Biological Psychiatry Association
    • Trained at Ankara University School of Medicine
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Psychotherapy
AUD $284 - AUD $284
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Elshad Gulmammadov

  • 4.3 Good • 72 reviews
  • 13 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, NP Istanbul Brain Hospital

  • Dr Elshad Gulmammadov is a dedicated psychiatry specialist at the NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, a facility renowned for its focus on neuropsychiatry.

    • Trained at Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, one of Turkey's most prestigious medical faculties
    • Specialises in the clinical diagnosis and management of psychiatric illnesses
    • Focuses on mood disorders at a JCI-accredited brain hospital
    • Experienced in treating international patients seeking specialised psychiatric support
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Psychotherapy
AUD $284 - AUD $284
Info

Find out about the best Depression doctors here

20 top ranked Depression doctors in the world are represented on this page. The list includes only verified specialists known for their experience and high success rates.

The ranking is composed according to the Bookimed patient reviews and considers the rate of hospitals where doctors practise.

Top 5 Depression doctors on Bookimed.com:

How to choose the best Depression doctor in the world?

The specialist's CV contains details about doctor's expertise and work experience, education, scientific research, and languages spoken. Compare information on several specialists, read carefully about their experience, success rates and methods they apply. Make sure the chosen doctor has a relevant experience in the treatment of a medical issue you are looking for. Read reviews of patients who had a consultation with the chosen specialist.

Famous Depression doctors have vast experience, continue education constantly, participate in professional associations and have positive feedback from patients treated.

What is the cost of an Depression doctor's consultation?

The price for the consultation on Depression treatment varies between experts and depends on some factors as:

  • the country of practicing
  • the clinical experience and reputation
  • the medical degree and educational background
  • the doctor's workload
  • medical developments, proprietary techniques used, and awards if any.

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Where you go for Depression treatment

Top 3 hospitals for Depression:

Sermin Kesebir

  • 4.3 Good • 72 reviews
  • 24 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, NP Istanbul Brain Hospital

  • Professor Sermin Kesebir is a leading psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, specialising in the complex field of psychoneurophysiology for mood disorders.

    • Focuses on depressive and bipolar disorders using psychoanalytically oriented psychotherapy
    • Specialises in psychoneurophysiology – studying the relationship between brain function and mental health
    • Former academic at Ege University and experienced clinical researcher
    • Published extensive research on emotional disorders in international peer-reviewed journals
    • Contributes to scientific conferences on global mental health treatment protocols
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Psychotherapy
AUD $284 - AUD $284
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Yakup Erdogan

  • 4.3 Good • 72 reviews
  • 13 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, NP Istanbul Brain Hospital

  • Dr Yakup Erdogan is a specialist psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital who focuses on managing mood disorders in younger patients.

    • Trained at Marmara University – one of Turkey's most prestigious English-language medical schools
    • Completed clinical observations at the University of Leicester in the United Kingdom
    • Specialises in adolescent depression and early-onset bipolar disorder
    • Researches childhood trauma and psychotic disorders for international medical journals
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Psychotherapy
AUD $284 - AUD $284
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Bookimed Insights: Top Depression Specialists in the World for Australians (2026)

Bookimed helps Australian patients find top Depression specialists worldwide, collaborating with 68 leading doctors. The specialists in this ranking are selected based on their international credentials, clinical expertise, English proficiency, number of performed cases, and patient outcomes. The 2026 global ranking is formed using verified data from actual patient cases — including reviews from Australian travellers — and current programmes from our partner clinics.
RankDoctorexperienceGood Fit ForWhat Sets Them ApartClinic & LocationConsultation
#1
Pelin Tas Durmus
12 years of experiencePersonalised depression recovery plansHigh-volume specialist with over 900 psychiatric procedures performed. Personally evaluates all patient materials to design custom treatment programmes for depression at Moodist Psychiatry and Neurology Hospital.
Moodist Psychiatry and Neurology Hospital
Turkey
Price on request
#2
Yusuf
15 years of experienceTreatment-resistant depressionPerformed over 900 psychiatric procedures. He provides focused care for complex mood disorders at Moodist Hospital, a dedicated facility for neurology and psychiatry.
Moodist Psychiatry and Neurology Hospital
Turkey
Price on request
#3
Lale Allahyarova
10 years of experiencePaediatric and adolescent depressionSpecialises in youth mental health using Deep TMS and rTMS for treatment-resistant mood disorders. Extensive training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and trauma-related anxiety at Çukurova University.
NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
Turkey
Price on request
#4
Pichayut Kasemphakdeephong
15 years of experienceDepression with substance useCommittee Member of the Thai Society for Addiction Psychiatry. He specialises in dual diagnosis cases, combining clinical psychiatric care with addiction rehabilitation research to improve long-term patient outcomes.
Day One Rehabilitation Center
Thailand
from AUD $426
#5
Husnu Erkmen
43 years of experienceMedication-resistant depressionProfessor Erkmen holds senior leadership roles in biological psychiatry. He focuses on clinical outcomes for complex mood disorders and is a member of the American Psychiatric Association.
NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
Turkey
Price on request
#6
Elshad Gulmammadov
13 years of experienceClinical mood disorder managementTrained at the prestigious Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa. He works within a specialised neuropsychiatric hospital environment, focusing on evidence-based management of depression and complex psychiatric illnesses.
NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
Turkey
Price on request
#7
Sermin Kesebir
24 years of experienceBipolar and treatment-resistant depressive disordersSpecialises in psychoneurophysiology to treat complex mood disorders. Combines psychoanalytic therapy with brain-based clinical insights from her research published in international medical journals.
NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
Turkey
Price on request
#8
Yakup Erdogan
13 years of experienceChild and adolescent depressionSpecialises in paediatric psychiatry with international experience from the University of Leicester. He manages clinical depression, PTSD, and substance abuse specifically in children and teenagers.
NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
Turkey
Price on request