Psychiatrists in South Wales

Dr Sharma has worked in various psychiatric settings, both in the NHS and in the private sector. He specializes in treating mental disorders such as depression, anxiety disorders and psychotic illness.

He also undertakes medico legal reports for adult and liaison psychiatry (personal injury as well as stress related to work) and private patients with unprovoked medical symptoms. He has clinics in Cardiff and is available to take private referrals.

Dr Raman Sakhuja

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

He is a reputable 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 in his private practice, Cyncoed Consulting Rooms, and his telephone and Skype appointments are also available for patients who reside abroad.

Colette Hart founded Heart 2 Hart Solutions to highlight the need for dedicated emotional support for those suffering from 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 well as with many private clients. She has also spoken at national conferences on the effects of PTSD and medical trauma.

Dr Sanjeev Sharma

Dr Sanjeev Sharma is a psychiatrist who consults with a wide range of experience in treating adults with various mental disorders. He uses an holistic approach to help patients manage their symptoms with medication and psychotherapy. His expertise is in bipolar disorder and depression, along with anxiety and ADHD. He has a particular interest in transcultural psychiatry. He also provides Telehealth consultations for his patients.

He is a Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society member and has been certified in the indications for prescriptions, use and usage of Cannabis-Derived Medicinal Products. He has been employed by Health Inspectorate Wales as a second-opinion appointed doctor since 2018. He is a caring psychiatrist who is eager to assist patients with mental disorders with CDMPs.

He also worked as an Adult Consultant Psychiatrist in rural Australia and Cardiff in the United Kingdom. He has extensive experience in the treatment of borderline personality disorders as well as trauma-related developmental 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 as well as 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 reasons.

He has been involved in the study of 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 is dedicated to the education of doctors, and speaks regularly at national and international conferences.

Professor Parker is an experienced clinician who has worked with patients from all backgrounds. He focuses on those suffering from anxiety and mood disorders. He is a recognised consultant for BUPA and AXA-PPP. He also accepts self-funded referrals. 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 has been trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and Counselling. He has extensive experience working with adults as well as children in the NHS and private sector. He is also interested in EMDR. He is particularly interested in the mental health and safety of workers.

He has more than 20 years of experience in preparing psychiatric report for insurance or medicolegal reasons. 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 various conditions, including bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, as well as anxiety and other mental health conditions.

Vivienne James has extensive experience as a consultant psychiatrist, working in both the private and public sector. She graduated from the University of Sydney and is a fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists. She uses a team-based approach to treatment and utilizes a combination of psychotherapy and medication to assist her patients. She also provides a range of psychiatric services to adolescents and young adults.

David Davies is a highly experienced consultant physician who treats his patients in a holistic manner. He has a broad range of clinical experience in the management of chronic physical ailments. He has also treated many patients with a variety of psychological issues, such as depressive and anxious disorders, and chronic fatigue and pain.

His research interests focus on the mechanisms and causes of mood disorders, specifically depression and bipolar disorder. He has published numerous papers in these areas, and is a Fellow of the Black Dog Institute in Sydney. He is also a regular educator of undergraduate and postgraduate medical students.

He is the director at Cyncoed Consulting Rooms in Cardiff the medical practice specializing in specialist medicine. The team of psychologists and consultants are ready to deliver the highest level of care to their patients. He believes in the importance of patient-centered care and believes that a multidisciplinary approach to treatment is essential 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 cost of private psychiatrist adolescents. She has a comprehensive approach to patient care that includes psychotherapy, medication treatments, and lifestyle changes. She is also a member and EMDR Europe accredited therapist. She has a keen interest in helping people overcome trauma and has experience working with patients with difficult medical issues.

She works within a Specialist child and adolescent mental health services in Wales. She is particularly interested in working with children suffering from distressing levels and troubling symptom, typically as well as co-morbid physical issues. She is a part of the Children and Young People's Refugee and Asylum Seeker steering group in Wales. She is an EMDR Europe accredited practitioner and is particularly interested in the psychotherapy of 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 is a paediatrician who treats children of all ages, and includes those with neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADHD and general paediatric issues like behavioural issues and issues with constipation and toileting. She is not able to accept referrals from private sources for Autism diagnosis but is happy to discuss it on the phone.

He has more than 34 years of experience in the management of adults suffering from various psychiatric disorders and addictions, both on the wards and in outpatient/community settings. He has worked in forensic psychiatry, and is familiar with the assessment of adolescents and adult offenders. He has a strong commitment to delivering patient-centered care and is knowledgeable of the entire spectrum of evidence-based treatments.

Psychiatry and mental health at UNSW is responsible for providing psychotherapy training within the medical program. It also leads an extensive program of research that aims to improve the mental health of our communities. The faculty members are drawn from psychiatry and related disciplines, including nursing, psychology and neuroscience, public health, and social sciences.