Novella Haly asked 3 months ago
Psychiatrists in South Wales
Dr Sharma has worked in various psychiatric settings, both in the NHS and in the private sector. He is an expert in treating mental disorders like depression, anxiety disorder and psychotic illness.
He also undertakes medico legal reports in adult and liaison psychiatrists (personal injury, clinical negligence and stress related to work) and private patients suffering from unprovoked medical symptoms. He has clinics in Cardiff and is able for private referrals.
Dr Raman Sakhuja
Dr Raman Sakhuja is a leading consultant psychiatrist in Cardiff who specialises in addiction and adult psychiatry mental health. He has a particular interest in neuromodulation and non-invasive brain stimulation. He has recently completed a course in this field at the Berenson-Allen Center in Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA. He is a former chair of the general adult and addiction psychiatry faculties of the Royal College of Psychiatrists in Wales.
He is a recognized consultant provider for BUPA AXA PPP Aviva WPA Cigna Pru Health. He accepts referrals on a non-independent basis. He can provide consultations in his private practice in Cyncoed Consultation Rooms, and his telephone and Skype appointments are also available to patients who live in another country.
Colette Hart established Heart 2 Hart Solutions to highlight the need for dedicated emotional support for people with medical trauma. She works with adults who present with PTSD and medical trauma as well as complex trauma. She has worked with the Cardiff and Vale NHS Health Board, as well as with various private clients. She has also given presentations at national conferences on the topic of medical trauma and PTSD.
Dr Sanjeev Sharma
Dr Sanjeev Sharma is a consultant psychiatrist with a wide array of experience in treating adults suffering from various mental illnesses. He employs an holistic approach to help patients manage their symptoms with medication and psychotherapy. His expertise covers bipolar disorder and depression, as well as anxiety and ADHD. He is particularly interested in transcultural psychiatry. He also provides Telehealth consultations for his patients.
He is a member of the Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society and has been trained in the indications, prescription and use of Cannabis-Derived Medicinal Products (CDMPs). He has been working as a second opinion appointed doctor for the Health Inspectorate Wales (HIW) since 2018. He is a compassionate psychiatrist who is keen to help patients deal with their mental health concerns by using CDMPs.
In addition to his private practice psychiatrist practice, he has worked as a Consultant Adult Psychiatrist for the NHS in Cardiff and rural Australia. He has extensive experience in the treatment of borderline personality disorders and developmental trauma-based conditions. He also has a long-standing interest in the psychotherapy of PTSD which includes military and police PTSD.
His vast clinical psychologist private experience has led him to be recognized by the General Medical Council (GMC) as a specialist for Adult Psychiatry. He has more than 20 years’ experience in the preparation of psychiatric reports for both medico-legal and insurance purposes.
He has been involved with research into mood disorders. He is also a founder member of University of New South Wales’ Black Dog Institute. His current research is on modelling psychiatric disorders, focusing on depressive and bipolar disorders. He is committed to the education of young doctors and is a regular speaker at international and national conferences.
Professor Parker is a clinician who treats a wide variety of patients from a variety of backgrounds, with a special focus on those suffering from mood or anxiety disorders. He is a reputable consultant provider for BUPA, AXA-PPP, Aviva, WPA, Cigna and Pru Health and accepts referrals on a self-funded basis. He is a highly experienced appraiser and regularly evaluates medical doctors for the General Medical Council.
Dr David Davies
Dr Davies is a highly experienced consultant psychiatrist who provides a full range of psychological and psychopharmacological treatments to his patients. He is certified in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and Counselling. He has a wide variety of experience in the NHS and private sector, working with both children and adults. He also has a keen interest in EMDR. He is particularly interested in the mental health of workers in safety critical situations.
He has more than 20 years of experience in the process of preparing a psychiatric report for medicolegal or insurance purposes. He is certified by the General Medical Council for Adult Psychiatry, Old Age Psychiatry and Consultation Liaison Psychiatry. He has worked with patients with a variety of disorders such as bipolar disorder, anxiety and depression.
Vivienne James is a highly experienced consultant psychiatrist who has worked in both the public and private sectors. She graduated from the University of Sydney and is a fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists. She utilizes a mix of therapy and medication for her treatment. She also offers a variety psychiatric treatments for adolescents and young adults.
David Davies is a highly experienced consultant physician who interacts with his patients in a holistic approach. He has a wide range of clinical experience with managing chronic physical illnesses. He has also treated many patients with a variety mental disorders, including depression and anxious disorders, as well as chronic fatigue and pain.
His research interests are in the mechanisms and causes of mood disorders, particularly depression and bipolar disorder. He has published extensively in these areas, and is an Associate Fellow of the Black Dog Institute in Sydney. He is also involved in the teaching of graduate and undergraduate medical students.
He is the director of Cyncoed Consulting Rooms, a specialist medical practice in Cardiff. The team of consultants and psychologists are ready to provide the best quality of care to their patients. He believes in patient-centred care and believes an integrated approach to treatment is crucial to achieve the best results.
Dr Nia Johnson
Dr Nia John is a Psychiatrist with a particular interest in women’s mental health and the treatment of young people. She takes an integrated treatment approach for patients, which includes medication, psychotherapy and lifestyle modifications. She is also a member and EMDR Europe accredited therapist. She has been interested for a long time in helping people to overcome trauma and has experience in working with patients with complex medical issues.
She is a specialist child and adolescents psychiatrist in Wales. She is interested in working with children who experience high levels of distress and troubling symptoms, frequently in conjunction with physical health issues that are co-morbid. She is a member of the Children and Young People’s Refugee and asylum seekers steering group in Wales. She is an EMDR Europe accredited practitioner and is particularly interested in the psychotherapy of those suffering from severe Borderline Personality Disorder and Developmental Psychological Illnesses that are a result of trauma.
Dr Kontos is a community paediatrician for Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. She treats children of all ages who suffer from neurodevelopmental disorders like ADHD, as in general paediatric disorders such as constipation, behavioural issues and toileting difficulties. She is not currently taking on the diagnosis of Autism through private referrals but would be happy to discuss this on the phone.
He has over 34 years of experience in managing adults with a variety of psychiatric and addiction issues in both outpatient and ward settings. He has expertise in the field of forensic psychology and is experienced with the assessment and treatment of adolescents and adults who engage in criminal behavior. He is committed to providing a patient-centered approach to care and is knowledgeable of the various evidence-based treatments.
The discipline of Psychiatry & Mental Health at UNSW leads the provision of psychiatry training in the medical program, as well as a wide research program that focuses on understanding and improving the quality of life for people with mental illness in our communities. The staff members are drawn from psychiatry and related disciplines like nursing, psychology and public health, neuroscience, and social sciences.