Psychiatrists in South Wales
Dr. Sharma has worked in various psychiatric settings, both within the NHS as well as in the private sector. He is a specialist in treating mental disorders like anxiety, depression disorders, and psychotic illnesses.
He also handles medico legal reports in adult and liaison psychiatrists (personal injury, clinical negligence, work-related stress) and private patients with medically unproved symptoms. He has clinics in Cardiff and is available to accept referrals from private clients.
Dr Raman Sakhuja
Dr Raman Sakhuja, a leading Cardiff consultant psychiatrist, who specializes in adult psychiatry as well as addiction psychiatry, is a specialist in adult psychiatry. He also has a special interest in neuromodulation, and specifically non-invasive brain stimulation. He has recently completed a course in this area at the Berenson Allen Centre in Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA. He was a former chair of general adult and addiction psychiatry faculties of the Royal College of
Psychiatrists in Wales.
He is a recognised consultant for BUPA AXA-PPP Aviva, WPA, Cigna and Pru Health. He also accepts referrals on a self funding basis. He is able to offer consultations at his
private psychological evaluation practice, Cyncoed Consultancy Rooms. Patients who live abroad can also book appointments through Skype or telephone.
Colette Hart created Heart 2 Hart Solutions in to highlight the importance of emotional support to those who have suffered medical trauma. She works with adults presenting with a single or complex medical trauma and PTSD. She has worked with the Cardiff and Vale NHS health board as and a variety of private one-to-one clients. She has also given presentations at national conferences on the subject of PTSD and medical trauma.
Dr Sanjeev Sharma
Dr Sanjeev Sharma is a psychiatrist who consults with a broad range of experience in treating adults suffering from different mental illnesses. He employs an integrative approach to assist patients in managing their symptoms using psychotherapy and medication. His expertise covers psychotic disorders, depression and bipolar disorder, as well as anxiety and ADHD. He has a particular interest in transcultural psychotherapy. He also offers Telehealth consultations to his patients.
He is a Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society member and has been educated in the indications prescriptions, use and usage of Cannabis-Derived Medicinal Products. He has been working as a second opinion appointed doctor for Health Inspectorate Wales (HIW) since the year 2018. He is a caring psychiatrist who is eager to help patients deal with their mental health issues by using CDMPs.
He also worked as an adult Consultant Psychiatrist in rural Australia and Cardiff in the United Kingdom. He has a wealth of expertise in the treatment of borderline personality disorders and developmental trauma-related disorders. He has a longstanding interest in psychotherapy for PTSD, especially military and police PTSD.
His extensive clinical experience has resulted in his being recognised by the General Medical Council as a specialist in Adult Psychiatry and Old Age Psychiatry and Consultation Liaison Psychiatry. He has more than 20 years of experience in the preparation of psychiatric reports for medico-legal as well as for insurance reasons.
He has been involved in research on mood disorders and is an original member of the Black Dog Institute at University of New South Wales. His current research is focused on bipolar and depressive disorders. He has a strong commitment to the education of young doctors and is a frequent speaker at national and international conferences.
Professor Parker is a highly experienced clinician who has worked with patients of all backgrounds. He focuses on those who suffer from anxiety and mood disorders. He is a recognised consultant provider for BUPA AXA-PPP, BUPA, Aviva, WPA, Cigna and Pru Health and also accepts referrals on self-funded basis. He is a qualified appraiser who regularly assesses 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 variety of experience in the NHS and private sector, working with both adults and children. He also has an avid interest in EMDR. He is particularly interested in the safety and mental health of workers.
He has more than 20 years of experience preparing reports on psychiatric conditions for medicolegal and insurance purposes. He is a registered member of the General Medical Council for Adult Psychiatry and Old Age Psychiatry with an endorsement for Consultation Liaison Psychiatry. He has treated patients with a variety disorders that include bipolar disorder and anxiety.
Vivienne James has a wealth of experience as a consultant psychiatrist having worked both in the public and private sector. She is a graduate of the University of Sydney and is a fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists. She offers an approach to treatment that is collaborative and uses a combination of medication and psychotherapy to aid her patients. She also offers a range of psychiatric services for young adults and adolescents.
David Davies is an experienced consultant physician. He works with his patients in a holistic approach. He has a wide range of clinical experience in the management of chronic physical ailments. He has treated patients suffering from various psychological disorders that include depression disorders, anxiety disorders, chronic fatigue and chronic pain.
His research interests focus on the causes and mechanisms of mood disorders, particularly bipolar disorder and depression. He has published extensively in these areas and is an Associate Fellow of the Black Dog Institute in Sydney. He is also a regular participant in the training of undergraduate and postgraduate medical students.
He is the director at Cyncoed Consulting Rooms in Cardiff the medical practice that specializes in specialist medicine. The team of consultants and psychologists are prepared to provide the best quality of care for their patients. He is focused on patient-centered care. He believes that an integrated approach is crucial to achieve the best results.
Dr. Nia John
Dr Nia John is a psychiatrist with a keen interest in women's mental health and treatment of adolescents. She employs a comprehensive treatment plan for patients that includes psychological therapies and lifestyle changes. She is also an EMDR Europe accredited practitioner and an active member of the Clinical Hypnotherapy Society. She has a long-standing passion in helping people overcome trauma. She is also experienced in working with those who have medical needs that are complex.
She is a specialist child and adolescent psychiatrist in Wales. She is interested in working with children who experience high levels of distress and troubling symptoms, frequently in conjunction with co-morbid physical health issues. 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 therapist with a particular interest in psychotherapy for severe Borderline Personality disorder and Developmental Trauma-Based Psychological Disorders.
Dr Kontos is a consultant paediatrician in the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. She treats children of all ages who suffer from neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADHD, as in general paediatric disorders such as constipation, behavioural problems and issues with toileting. She does not take referrals from private individuals for Autism diagnosis, but is happy to discuss it over the phone.
He has more than 34 years of experience in managing adults with a variety of psychiatric and addiction issues in outpatient and ward settings as well as community settings. He has worked in forensic psychiatry, and is familiar with the assessment of adolescent as well as adult offenders. He is committed to delivering patient-centered care and is knowledgeable of the entire range of evidence-based therapies.
Psychiatry & mental health at UNSW is responsible for providing psychotherapy training within the medical program. It also manages an extensive research program aimed at understanding and improving the mental health of our communities. The faculty members are comprised of psychiatry as well as other disciplines such as psychology, nursing, public health, neuroscience, and social sciences.
