About Dr Rashmi Srivastava

Dr Srivastava is a consultant psychiatrist with over 20 years of experience working in New
Zealand, India, and Mauritius. She specialises in ADHD, mood and anxiety disorders, and
complex inpatient psychiatric care. Currently the Clinical Lead Psychiatrist at Te Whatu Ora
Taranaki, Dr Srivastava provides both inpatient and outpatient care and supervises trainee
psychiatrists and medical students.

For patients, Dr Srivastava is available exclusively through MSQ Health for private
psychiatric assessments and consultations. She is based in Taranaki and also offers
nationwide access via telehealth appointments.

Qualifications & Training

• MBBS – Ranchi University, India (1992)
• DPM (Psychological Medicine) – Central Institute of Psychiatry, India (1998)
• DNB (Psychiatry) – National Board of Examinations, India (2001)
• MMedSc (Psychological Medicine) – University of Otago, NZ (2020)
• Substantial Comparability Pathway to FRANZCP – Sept 2024–Sept 2025

Clinical Expertise

• ADHD diagnosis & management (adults)
• Mood & anxiety disorders
• Inpatient psychiatric care
• Crisis and community psychiatry
• Epilepsy & neuropsychiatry (special interest from early career)

Career Highlights

• Current Clinical Lead Psychiatrist, Te Whatu Ora Taranaki (2020–present)
• Consultant Psychiatrist, Southland Hospital (2006–2016)
• Locum psychiatrist roles across Canterbury, Dunedin, Gisborne, and Taranaki DHBs
• Associate Professor of Psychiatry, SSR Medical College, Mauritius (2003–2006)

Academic & Research Contributions

• Published over a dozen papers on music therapy, neuroimaging, epilepsy, self-harm
  in New Zealand, and internet addiction.
• Author of mental health booklets and resources, including “Feeling Low? Fight your
  Depression” (2004).
• Supervises and trains registrars and medical students in psychiatry.

Professional Philosophy

Dr Srivastava is committed to maintaining the highest professional standards through
continuous learning and development. She places strong emphasis on respecting cultural
needs, treating every patient with trust and dignity, and ensuring that care is collaborative
and compassionate. Her philosophy is to provide evidence-based psychiatric care that not
only supports individuals and families but also contributes to the growth of the wider health
team and community.

Book a private appointment with Dr Srivastava through MSQ Health for ADHD assessments,
psychiatric consultations, and ongoing mental health support across New Zealand via
telehealth.