Psychiatrists in South Wales
Dr Sharma has worked across a range of psychiatric settings within the NHS and private sector. He specializes in treating mental illnesses such as anxiety, depression disorders, and psychotic illnesses.
He also conducts medico-legal reports on adult and liaison psychiatrists (personal injury, clinical negligence, work-related stress) and private patients with medically unexplained symptoms. He has clinics in Cardiff and accepts
private psychiatrist cost referrals.
Dr. Raman Sakhuja
Dr Raman Sakhuja is a leading consultant psychiatrist in Cardiff who specialises in adult psychiatry and addiction psychiatry. He is particularly interested in neuromodulation and non-invasive brain stimulation. He has recently completed a training program in this field at the Berenson Allen Centre at Harvard Medical School in Boston, USA. He is a former chair of general adult and addiction psychiatry faculties at the Royal College of Psychiatrists in Wales.
He is a recognized consultant provider for BUPA AXA-PPP, Aviva, WPA, Cigna and Pru Health. He also takes referrals on a self funding basis. He can offer consultations in his private practice, Cyncoed Consulting Rooms. Patients living abroad can also make appointments via Skype or by phone.
Colette Hart founded Heart 2 Hart Solutions to emphasize the need for a dedicated emotional support for patients suffering from medical trauma. She assists those who suffer from PTSD and medical trauma complex and simple. She has worked both with the Cardiff and Vale NHS Health Board, as well as with many private clients. She has also presented at national conferences on the issue of medical trauma and PTSD.
Dr Sanjeev Sharma
Dr Sanjeev Sharma is a psychiatrist who consults with a broad range of experience in treating adults with different mental disorders. He employs a multi-faceted approach to help patients manage their symptoms through medication and psychotherapy. His expertise covers bipolar disorder and depression, as well as anxiety and ADHD. He is particularly interested in transcultural psychiatry and offers Telehealth consultations for his patients.
He is a Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society member and has been trained in the indications, prescriptions and use of Cannabis-Derived Medicinal Products. He has been working for Health Inspectorate Wales as a second-opinion appointed doctor since 2018. He is a compassionate psychiatrist who is eager to assist patients with mental disorders by using CDMPs.
In addition to his private practice, he has also worked as a Consultant Adult Psychiatrist with the NHS in Cardiff and rural Australia. He has a wealth of expertise in the treatment of borderline personality disorder and developmental trauma-based disorders. He also has an ongoing interest in the psychotherapy of PTSD as well as police and military PTSD.
His extensive clinical experience has led to his being recognized by the General Medical Council as a specialist in Adult Psychiatry as well as Old Age Psychiatry and Consultation Liaison Psychiatry. He has more than 20 years of experience in creating psychiatric reports for medicolegal as well as for insurance reasons.
He has been involved with research into mood disorders. He is also a founding member of the University of New South Wales' Black Dog Institute. His current research is on modeling psychiatric disorders which includes bipolar and depressive disorders. He is committed to the training of doctors, and speaks regularly at national and international conferences.
Professor Parker is a clinician who works with a wide range of patients from all backgrounds, with a special focus on patients suffering from mood and anxiety disorders. He is a reputable consultant provider for BUPA and AXA-PPP. He also accepts self funded referrals. He is a seasoned 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 trained in Cognitive Behavioural 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 has a particular interest in the mental health of safety critical workers.
He has more than 20 years of experience in the preparation of mental health reports for medicolegal as well as insurance purposes. He is registered by the General Medical Council for Adult Psychiatry, Old Age Psychiatry, and Consultation Liaison Psychiatry. He is experienced in treating patients suffering from a variety of disorders, including bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, as well as anxiety and other mental health disorders.
Vivienne James is an experienced consultant psychiatrist who has worked in both the public and private sectors. She is a graduate of the University of Sydney and is a fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists. She uses a combination psychotherapy and medication in her treatment. She also offers a variety of psychotherapeutic treatments for adolescents and young adults.
David Davies is a highly experienced consultant physician who treats his patients in a holistic way. He has a broad range of clinical experience in the management of chronic physical illnesses. He has treated patients suffering from many psychological disorders such as depression disorders, anxiety disorders, chronic fatigue, and chronic 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 an active educator of postgraduate 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 prepared to provide the highest quality of care to their patients. He believes in a patient-centered approach to care and believes the use of a multidisciplinary approach to treatment is crucial to achieve the best outcomes.
Dr. Nia John
Dr Nia John is a Psychiatrist with a strong interest in women's mental health as well as the treatment of young people. She has a comprehensive approach to patient care that includes psychotherapy, medication treatments and lifestyle adjustments. She is also a member and EMDR Europe accredited therapist. She has been interested for a long time in helping people overcome trauma and is experienced in working with people who have complex medical needs.
She is employed by a specialist child and adolescent mental healthcare service in Wales. She is particularly interested in working with children who suffer from distressing levels and troubling symptom, typically in conjunction with physical ailments. She is a member of the Children and Young People's Refugee and Asylum Seeker steering group in Wales. She is an EMDR Europe accredited practitioner and has a particular interest in the psychotherapy of those suffering from severe Borderline Personality Disorder and Developmental Psychological Illnesses based on Trauma.
Dr Kontos is a consultant paediatrician in the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. She treats children of all ages suffering from neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADHD, as in general paediatric disorders like behavioural concerns, constipation and issues with toileting. She is not able to take referrals from private individuals for Autism diagnosis, but is happy to discuss it over the phone.
He has over 34 years of experience in the management of adults suffering from a variety of addiction and psychiatric disorders in both outpatient and ward settings. He has experience in forensic psychology and is familiar with the assessment and treatment of adolescents and adults who engage in offenders. He has a strong commitment to providing care that is patient-centered and is well-versed in the entire spectrum of evidence-based therapies.
Psychiatry and mental health at UNSW is responsible for providing psychotherapy training within the medical program. It also manages an extensive program of research aimed at understanding and improving the mental health of our communities. The faculty members are drawn from psychiatry and other disciplines like nursing, psychology, public health, neuroscience, and social sciences.