A Warm Welcome to Dr David Lien
We are pleased to introduce Dr David Lien, Consultant Psychiatrist, as the newest addition to our Referral Network.
Professional Background
Dr Lien’s practice is rooted in understanding how personal history, relationships, and mental health intersect. With expertise in forensic psychiatry and experience at different institutions, he delivers thoughtful, evidence-based care tailored to each individual.
Dr Lien offers limited online consultations. You can check his availability through our Red Health Online (RHO) platform or by contacting our Client Experience team.
Beyond psychiatry, Dr Lien has a few surprising old interests tucked away — can you guess what they are? Read the Questions section to discover more!
Areas of Expertise
Dr Lien provides expert assessment and clinical input in areas including:
- PTSD
- Risk Assessment
- Fitness for Trial
- Personality Disorders
- Anxiety
- Anger Disorders
- Mood Disorders
- Dual Diagnosis Complex Clinical Disorders
- Trauma
- Depression
- Schizophrenia
- Institutional Abuse
- Alcohol & Substance Abuse
- OCD
- Psychotic disorder
- Eating Disorders
- Sleep Disorders
- Addiction Medicine
- Stress
Get to Know Dr Lien
We asked Dr Lien a few questions to get to know the person behind the profession:
Q1: Why did you choose to become a Psychiatrist?
“I was drawn to psychiatry because it combines science with meaning – not just treating symptoms, but understanding people’s stories, their resilience, and how mind, relationships, and trauma intersect.”
Q2: What has been the highlight of your career so far?
“Working with and mentoring junior doctors. Seeing them grow in confidence and skill has been one of the most rewarding parts of being a consultant.”
Q3: What do you like to do in your free time?
“Spending time with my young child, reading, and occasionally revisiting my old interest in puzzles and strategy games.”
Q4: If you could have dinner with anyone, alive or dead, who would it be and why?
“I moved countries as a child and my English was so bad that I once answered a teacher’s question with complete silence – probably my earliest training in psychiatry.”
Bonus Questions
Tell us something surprising about you
“I moved countries as a child and my English was so bad that I once answered a teacher’s question with complete silence – probably my earliest training in psychiatry.”
Do you prefer cats or dogs?
“Dogs – they don’t care what kind of day you’ve had, they’re just happy you came back.”
Which season speaks to you, summer or winter?
“I enjoy cooler weather, hot coffee, and the excuse to stay indoors with a good book or movie.”
Does pineapple ever grace your pizzas?
“Yes – unapologetically.”
Connect with Dr David Lien
To book an appointment with Dr David Lien, visit Red Health Online (RHO) or contact our Client Experience team at 1300 100 733.
Dr David Lien’s CV Extract
This is a short extract of 28/05/2025. For Dr Lien’s full CV, please contact us.
Qualifications
- Advanced Certificate in Forensic Psychiatry – RANZCP, 2024
- Fellowship (FRANZCP) – Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists, 2023
- Graduate Certificate in Forensic Behavioural Science – Swinburne University, 2023
- Master of Psychiatry – University of Melbourne, 2018
- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) – University of Melbourne, 2013
- Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) – University of Melbourne, 2004
- Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) – University of Melbourne, 2004
Accreditations
- MA 4 (CORE)
- WC (TAS)
Assessment Areas
- PTSD
- Risk Assessment
- Fitness for Trial
- Personality Disorders
- Anxiety
- Anger Disorders
- Mood Disorders
- Dual Diagnosis Complex Clinical Disorders
- Trauma
- Depression
- Schizophrenia
- Institutional Abuse
- Alcohol & Substance Abuse
- OCD
- Psychotic disorder
- Eating Disorders
- Sleep Disorders
- Addiction Medicine
- Stress
Special Interests
- PTSD
- Abuse
- OCD
- Psychotic Disorders
- Mood Disorders
- Trauma
- Witness Competency Assessment for trial
- Historical Abuse
- Addiction Medicine
- Stress
- Anxiety
- Traffic Phobia
- Eating Disorders
- Institutional Abuse
