Dr Miranda Sonntag
Adolescent and Young Adult Psychiatrist
MBBS (First Class Honours), FRANZCP
Dr Sonntag is a psychiatrist specialising in the care of young people aged between 12 to 25. She has worked in the public and private sector and is experienced in treating a range of mental health issues in adolescents and young adults, including mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD, OCD, eating disorders, and stress-related conditions.
Employing a holistic, patient-centred approach, Dr Sonntag combines evidence-based medical and psychological therapies tailored to each individual person’s needs and goals. She is highly experienced in supporting young people through dynamic life transitions and adapting treatment plans appropriately, from the start of high school all the way through to their young adulthood.
Her expertise includes:
- ADHD Management: Dr Sonntag provides ongoing care for adolescents and young adults with ADHD. She helps patients understand how their symptoms may manifest differently as they grow and enter new environments and life stages. She helps young people develop strategies to manage their symptoms effectively in educational, professional, and personal settings.
- Transition to high school: Dr Sonntag treats and supports young people entering high school and encountering complex new settings. She provides comprehensive care for a young person’s dynamic journey through adolescence.
- Support for Senior School Students: She assists students in their final school years, addressing issues like concentration difficulties, depression, and anxiety to help them reach their potential.
Dr Sonntag can provide treatment that transitions young people from the care of their paediatrician to a psychiatrist.
Dr Sonntag also conducts comprehensive ADHD assessments for young people attending school (12-18 years) but does not assess adult ADHD (18 years and older).
Dr Sonntag is dedicated to facilitating the growth and well-being of young people during critical developmental periods.
Dr Sonntag works on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.
