Welcome to Nova Mentis Clinic
Specialist Care for Mental Health, Memory & Healthy Ageing
Nova Mentis Clinic provides personalised, evidence-based care in adult psychiatry, geriatric medicine, clinical psychology and clinical neuropsychology in Hope Island, Gold Coast. Our team supports adults and older adults with mental health, memory and complex medical needs. Older adult psychiatry will be available soon.
About Us
Who We Are
Nova Mentis Clinic is a modern specialist practice dedicated to supporting mental wellbeing, healthy ageing, and overall quality of life through personalised and holistic care.
We believe in treating the whole person – not just individual symptoms – by combining specialist medical expertise with compassionate, respectful and evidence-based care. Our multidisciplinary approach brings together expertise in psychiatry and geriatric medicine, allowing us to support adults across different stages of life and address the complex interaction between physical health, mental health, cognition and wellbeing.
Our mission is to provide accessible, respectful and patient-centred specialist care that empowers individuals and their families to make informed decisions, maintain independence and lead fulfilling lives.
Telehealth Appointments
Telehealth sessions are conducted via a secure, confidential video platform.
Telehealth appointments are available where clinically appropriate. Medicare rebates depend on the service provided and applicable eligibility requirements. Please contact our team for details.
Our Services
Supporting Veterans, Defence Personnel & Injured Workers
Nova Mentis Clinic welcomes DVA, WorkCover Queensland and Australian Defence Force referrals. Available services depend on the treating clinician, referral requirements and relevant funding approval.
Our Team

Dr Sanop Jacob Mammen
MBBS, MD Psychiatry, FRANZCP

Dr Karthika Johnson
MBBS, MD Psychiatry, FRANZCP

Dr Arya Goudaman
MBBS, MRCP (UK), CCT (UK)

Nicole Prendergast
Accepting referrals and appointments

Dr Himaja Aravind
Joining soon