
Dr. Tolulope Fajumi is a highly experienced psychiatrist dedicated to helping people with complex mental health conditions.
With over 20 years of experience in both Australia and the UK, she specialises in forensic and community mental health, which means she works with individuals who may have a connection to the legal system. She is passionate about providing comprehensive, evidence-based care that supports a person’s journey to recovery.
Dr. Fajumi believes in a holistic approach to care. This means she looks at a person’s overall wellbeing, not just their symptoms, to create a personalised treatment plan.
Her focus is on helping patients build their skills, improve their quality of life, and achieve lasting recovery.
Dr. Fajumi’s extensive expertise covers a wide range of complex conditions, including:
- Severe mental illnesses such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
- Complex trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Treatment-resistant depression and anxiety disorders
She also has a unique specialisation in the intersection of mental health and the law, providing assessments and reports for both criminal and civil cases. Her work extends to providing specific care for veterans and uniformed personnel, as well as individuals in immigration detention, focusing on trauma and substance misuse.
Beyond her clinical practice, Dr. Fajumi is committed to shaping the future of psychiatry. She is an accredited supervisor for trainees and has held significant leadership roles, including a decade as a Senior Forensic Psychiatrist with Hunter New England Mental Health. She also serves as a Psychiatrist Member on the NSW Mental Health Review Tribunal, offering expert insight into complex clinical and legal matters.

Dr Fajumi’s
qualifications and
appointments
- Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP)
- Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists UK (MRCPsych)
- Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS), King’s College London
- Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Leadership, University of Manchester
- Specialist Registration with AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency)
- VMO Psychiatrist, Z3 Medical (Veterans’ mental health and ketamine therapy)
- Psychiatrist, Villawood Detention Centre
- Psychiatrist Member, Mental Health Review Tribunal NSW
- Former Senior Forensic Psychiatrist, Hunter New England Mental Health (2015-2025)