Psychiatrists in South Wales

Dr. Sharma has worked in many psychiatric settings, both in the NHS as well as in the private sector. Dr Sharma is a specialist in treating mental disorders, such as depression, anxiety disorder and psychotic illness.

He also handles medico legal reports on adult and liaison psychotherapy (personal injury, clinical negligence, work-related stress) and private patients with medically unproved symptoms. There are clinics in Cardiff and is available to accept referrals from private clients.

Dr. Raman Sakhuja

Dr Raman Sakhuja is a leading consultant psychiatrist in Cardiff who specialises in addiction and adult psychiatry psychotherapy. He also has a keen interest in neuromodulation, specifically non-invasive brain stimulation. He recently completed a course of training in this field in the Berenson Allen Centre at Harvard Medical School in Boston, USA. He was a former chair of the general adult and addiction psychiatry faculties of the Royal College of Psychiatrists in Wales.

He is a reputable consultant for BUPA AXA PPP Aviva WPA Cigna Pru Health. He also accepts referrals on a self-funding basis. He offers consultations in his private practice, Cyncoed Consultancy Rooms. Patients living abroad can also book appointments through Skype or phone.

Colette Hart founded Heart 2 Hart Solutions to highlight the need for dedicated emotional support for patients suffering from medical trauma. She works with adults who present with trauma from medical or psychological as well as complex trauma. She has worked with the Cardiff and Vale NHS Health Board, as well as with many private clients. She has also spoken at national conferences on the subject of medical trauma and PTSD.

Dr Sanjeev Sharma

Dr Sanjeev is a consultant psychiatrist who has extensive experience treating adults suffering from psychological disorders. He employs a multi-faceted approach to help his patients manage their symptoms through medication and psychotherapy. His expertise includes bipolar disorder and depression, as well as anxiety and ADHD. He is particularly interested in transcultural psychiatry. He offers Telehealth consultations for his patients.

He is a member of the Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society and has received training in the indications, prescriptions, and usage of Cannabis-Derived Medicinal Products (CDMPs). He has been working for Health Inspectorate Wales as a second-opinion physician since the year 2018. He is a compassionate psychiatrist who is eager to help patients with mental health issues with CDMPs.

In addition to his private practice, he has worked as an Adult Psychiatrist Consultant for the NHS in Cardiff and rural Australia. He has vast experience in the management of borderline personality disorder and developmental trauma-related disorders. He has always been interested in psychotherapy for PTSD specifically military and police PTSD.

His extensive clinical experience has led to his recognition by the General Medical Council as a specialist in Adult Psychiatry, Old Age Psychiatry and Consultation Liaison Psychiatry. He has more than 20 years of experience in preparing psychiatric records for both insurance and medico-legal purposes.

He has been involved in the study of mood disorders and is a founding member of the Black Dog Institute at University of New South Wales. His current research focuses on depressive and bipolar disorders. He has a strong commitment to the education of aspiring doctors and is a frequent speaker at both international and national conferences.

Professor Parker is an experienced clinician who has worked with patients from all backgrounds. He focuses on those who suffer from anxiety and mood disorders. He is a reputable consultant provider for BUPA AXA-PPP Aviva, WPA, Cigna and Pru Health and also accepts referrals on a self funding basis. He is a certified appraiser who regularly evaluates 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 Behaviour Therapy, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and Counselling. He has a variety of experience within the NHS and private sector, working with both children and adults. He is also interested in EMDR. He is particularly interested in the safety and mental health of workers.

He has more than 20 years' experience in the process of preparing a psychiatric report for insurance or medicolegal reasons. He is a registered Psychiatric Physician with the General Medical Council for Adult Psychiatry and Old Age Psychiatry with an endorsement for Consultation Liaison Psychiatry. He has experience in treating patients suffering from a variety of disorders including depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, as well as anxiety and various other mental health issues.

Vivienne James has a wealth of experience as a consultant psychiatrist private practice working in both the private and public sectors. She graduated from the University of Sydney and a fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists. She provides an approach to treatment that is collaborative and utilizes a combination of psychotherapy and medication to help her patients. She also provides a range psychotherapeutic 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 broad range of clinical experience in the management of chronic physical ailments. He has treated patients with many mental health issues, including depression disorders, anxiety disorders, chronic fatigue, and chronic pain.

His research interests focus on the mechanisms and causes of mood disorders, particularly bipolar disorder and depression. He has published a number of papers on these subjects and is a fellow of the Black Dog Institute, Sydney. He is also an active educator of undergraduate and postgraduate 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 highest standard of care for their patients. He is a firm believer in the importance of patient-centered care and believes that an integrated approach to treatment is essential for the best outcomes.

Dr. Nia John

Dr. Nia is a Psychiatrist that has a particular interest in the mental health of young and women people. She employs a holistic approach to patient care, which includes psychotherapy, medication and lifestyle changes. She is also an EMDR Europe accredited practitioner and a member of the Clinical Hypnotherapy Society. She has a long-standing passion in helping people to overcome trauma and is experienced in working with people with complex medical issues.

She is employed by a specialist child and adolescent mental health services in Wales. She is particularly interested in working with children suffering from high levels of distress and troubling symptom, often 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 special interest in psychotherapy for severe Borderline Personality Disorder and developmental Psychological Illnesses that are a result of trauma.

Dr Kontos is a consultant paediatrician in the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. She is a paediatrician who treats children of all ages, including those with neurodevelopmental disorders like ADHD and general paediatric conditions like behavioural concerns and difficulties relating to constipation and toileting. She is currently not taking on the diagnosis of Autism for private referrals, but is happy to discuss this over 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 worked in the field of forensic psychiatry and is experienced with the assessment of adolescent as well as adult offending behaviour. He is committed to providing a patient-centered approach to care and is knowledgeable of the various evidence-based treatments.

Psychiatry and mental health at UNSW is responsible for providing psychotherapy training within the medical program. It also leads a large program of research aimed at understanding and improving the mental health of our communities. The staff members are drawn from the medical specialty of psychiatry, as well as across a range of disciplines including nursing, psychology, related health fields as well as neuroscience, public health and social sciences.