Dr Dayna Griffin

Dr. Dayna Griffin is a dedicated General Practitioner with a comprehensive background in various medical disciplines. After completing her MBBS at the University of Sydney in 2003, she pursued additional training in obstetrics and gynaecology, child health, and psychiatric medicine, culminating in her FRACGP in 2015. Dr. Griffin has worked across multiple areas of medicine, including adult and paediatric acute care, obstetrics and gynaecology, general medicine, general surgery, and psychiatry (both adult and child/adolescent). She is an accredited GP provider of focused psychological strategies and has undertaken extensive training in anxiety, depression, youth mental health, eating disorders, trauma-informed care, and substance use. Her therapeutic approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. Dr. Griffin is passionate about patient-centred care, health promotion, wellbeing, and preventive healthcare, adopting an integrative, collaborative, and multi-disciplinary approach to health.

Dr. Griffin has contributed to the development of evidence-based medical guidelines in collaboration with other doctors and allied health professionals. She actively participates in the education and training of doctors, sharing her expertise in mental health, women's health, and general practice. Her commitment to continuous learning and professional development ensures that her practice remains aligned with the latest medical advancements.

• Clinical Excellence Award – Next Practice Sydney (2022)  

• Outstanding Contribution to Women's Health – Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (2021)  

• Excellence in Mental Health Care – Australian Medical Association (2020)  

Dr. Dayna Griffin has made significant contributions to the field of General Practice, particularly in mental health, women’s health, and paediatrics. With extensive training in psychiatric medicine, child health, and obstetrics, Dr. Griffin has been deeply involved in the development of integrative treatment protocols that combine conventional medical practices with psychotherapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, motivational interviewing, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. Her holistic approach to patient care has led her to work with multidisciplinary teams to develop evidence-based clinical guidelines, especially in the areas of mental health care for both adults and children, and women’s health. Additionally, Dr. Griffin has lectured and mentored medical practitioners in focused psychological strategies (FPS) for treating conditions such as anxiety, depression, and eating disorders.