Dr Jaclyn Lam graduated with a Bachelor of Medical Studies and Doctor of Medicine from the University of New South Wales (UNSW). She completed her specialist psychiatry training through the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP), becoming a Fellow (FRANZCP). During her training, she gained broad experience across public inpatient and community mental health services, working at Royal North Shore Hospital, Northern Beaches Hospital, and across the Mid North Coast of NSW. In addition to her clinical work, Dr Lam holds a conjoint position as Associate Lecturer at Macquarie University Medical School and has a strong interest in medical education. She has developed particular clinical interests in bipolar affective disorder and adult ADHD, alongside extensive experience in managing mood, anxiety, and psychotic disorders, and takes a holistic, biopsychosocial approach to patient care.
Conditions Treated
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Depression
- Eating Disorder - Anorexia Nervosa
- Eating Disorder - Binge Eating Disorder
- Eating Disorder - Bulimia Nervosa
- Eating-Disorder-Pica
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Personality Disorder
- Post‑Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Schizophrenia
- Substance Use Disorder
Appointment Type
- Face to Face Appointment
Age Range
- Accepts patients aged 18 to 65
Languages
- English
- Cantonese
- Mandarin
Working Experience
Dr Lam has experience working in both public and private sectors in psychiatry. She has worked in public inpatient and community mental health services in Royal Northshore Hospital, Northern Beaches Hospital, and the Mid North Coast of NSW. She is passionate in medical education and holds a conjoint position as Associate Lecturer with Macquarie University Medical School.
Dr Lam is experienced in the assessment and management of mood disorders, anxiety disorders and psychotic disorders. She has a special interest in the assessment and management of Bipolar affective disorder and adult ADHD.
She takes a whole-person approach to mental health care, drawing on the biopsychosocial model to integrate medication, psychological therapies, and lifestyle optimisation in support of individual’s recovery and long-term wellbeing. She is committed to compassionate, collaborative and culturally safe care, meeting people where they are in their mental health journey, recognising that meaningful change looks different for everyone.
Membership & Affiliations
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists – FRANZCP, 2026
Special Interest
Mood Disorders
Anxiety Disorders
Bipolar Affective Disorder
Adult ADHD
OCD
PTSD
Schizophrenia & Psychotic Disorders
Substance Use Disorders