Dr Liza Thoppil

I am a GP with nearly 20 years’ experience in General Practice.  I completed my Medical Degree and GP training in the UK before moving to Australia in 2009. I have interests in mental health, lifestyle medicine (more on this below), women’s health, preventative medicine, and the management of chronic diseases — especially conditions related to insulin resistance such as type 2 diabetes, PCOS and weight management.

In addition to assessing and managing mental health conditions, prescribing medications for mental health conditions and providing mental health care plans, I am also a registered provider of Focussed Psychological Strategies. This allows me to offer evidence-based psychological therapy sessions under a GP mental health care plan for common concerns such as anxiety, depression, and insomnia.

I am a member of the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine. Lifestyle medicine approaches health through the lens of six key lifestyle factors: nutrition, movement, sleep, stress management, meaningful social connections, and reducing harmful behaviours. These play a significant role in preventing and managing chronic disease. It is a holistic approach that goes beyond treating symptoms to also look at the possible causes arising from lifestyle factors that can potentially be modified. It empowers the patient to actively take part in understanding and improving their health — and as you can probably tell, I am passionate about it! It is an honour and privilege to witness and support my patients on their health journey and growth.

My consultations are holistic and patient-centred, and I generally see patients for longer appointment times to reflect this — typically 30 minutes, and sometimes up to an hour.

Please note that I do not co-prescribe stimulant medications for ADHD. I am happy to support patients with ADHD as long as they have a treating Psychiatrist who prescribes stimulants if these are deemed necessary. Currently, I do not have capacity to see any new patients with Eating Disorders or those requiring care under WorkCover or TAC claims.

Outside of work, I’m a mum to my 13-year-old daughter. When not “mumming,” I love to dance, sing, cook, play badminton, walk with my walking buddies, and sleep!