Psychiatrists in South Wales

Dr. Sharma has worked in many mental health settings, both in the NHS and in the private sector. He is an expert in treating mental disorders such as depression, anxiety disorder and psychotic illness.

He also provides medico-legal reports for liaison and adult psychiatry, including personal injury, clinical negligence, and work-related stress. He also sees patients who are suffering from medically unrelated symptoms. He has clinics in Cardiff and is available to take private psychiatrist cost referrals.

Dr. Raman Sakhuja

Dr Raman Sakhuja is a leading consultant psychiatrist in Cardiff who specialises in adult psychiatry and addiction psychotherapy. He also has a particular interest in neuromodulation, and specifically non-invasive brain stimulation. He has recently completed his training in this field at the Berenson-Allen Center in Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA. He was 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 is able to offer consultations at his private practice, Cyncoed Consulting Rooms, and his telephone and Skype appointments are also available to patients living in other countries.

Colette Hart created Heart 2 Hart Solutions in order to highlight the importance of emotional support for those who have experienced medical trauma. She assists adults who present with trauma from medical or psychological, both simple and complex. She has worked with both the Cardiff and Vale NHS health board as well as a range of private one-to-one clients. She has also spoken at national conferences on the topic of PTSD and medical trauma.

Dr Sanjeev Sharma

Dr Sanjeev is a consultant psychiatrist with years of experience treating adults with psychological disorders. He uses a comprehensive approach to help his patients manage their symptoms using psychotherapy and medication. His expertise is in depression and bipolar disorder as well anxiety and ADHD. He is particularly interested in transcultural psychiatry and 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 working as a second-opinion doctor for the Health Inspectorate Wales (HIW) since 2018. He is a compassionate psychiatrist who is eager to assist patients with mental disorders with CDMPs.

In addition to his private practice, he has worked as a Consultant Adult Psychiatrist for the NHS in Cardiff and rural Australia. He has a wealth of experience in the treatment of borderline personality disorders and trauma-related developmental disorders. He also has an ongoing interest in psychotherapy for PTSD which includes military and police PTSD.

His extensive clinical experience has led to his being recognized 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 preparing psychiatric records for both insurance and medico-legal purposes.

He has been involved in research into mood disorders and is a founding member of the Black Dog Institute at University of New South Wales. His current research focuses on bipolar and depressive disorders. He is dedicated to educating 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 for BUPA and AXA-PPP. He also accepts self-funded referrals. He is an experienced appraiser who regularly reviews 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 Behavioural Therapy, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and Counselling. He has a variety of experience within the NHS and private sector, working with children and adults. He is also very interested in EMDR. He has a particular interest in the mental health of workers in safety critical situations.

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

Vivienne James has extensive experience as a consultant psychiatrist having worked both in the public and private sector. She graduated from the University of Sydney and a fellow of Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists. She uses a combination psychotherapy and medication in her treatment. She also provides a range psychotherapeutic treatments for young adults and adolescents.

David Davies is an experienced consultant physician. He collaborates with his patient in a holistic approach. He has a wide range of clinical experience in the management of chronic physical illnesses. He has also treated many patients with a variety of mental disorders, including depression and anxious disorders, and chronic fatigue and pain.

His research interests cover the causes and mechanisms of mood disorders, including bipolar disorder and depression. He has published numerous papers on these subjects and is a fellow of the Black Dog Institute, Sydney. He is also a participant in the teaching of graduate and undergraduate medical students.

He is the director of Cyncoed Consulting Rooms, a specialist medical practice in Cardiff. His team of consultants and psychologists are prepared to provide the highest standard of care for their patients. He believes in a patient-centered approach to care and believes the use of a multidisciplinary approach to treatment is essential to get the most effective results.

Dr Nia John

Dr Nia is a Psychiatrist who has a particular interest in the mental health of young and women people. She uses an holistic treatment approach for patients, which includes psychotherapy, medication and lifestyle adjustments. She is also a member and EMDR Europe accredited therapist. She has a strong interest in helping people overcome trauma, and has experience working with people who have difficult medical issues.

She is employed by a specialist child and adolescent mental health services in Wales. She is particularly interested in working with children experiencing high levels of distress 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 therapist with a particular interest in psychotherapy of severe Borderline Personality disorder and Developmental Trauma-Based Psychological Illnesses.

Dr Kontos is a consultant paediatrician in the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. She cares for children of all ages, including those suffering from neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADHD and general paediatric disorders like behavioural concerns and difficulties relating to constipation and toileting. She will not accept private referrals for Autism diagnosis, but is willing to discuss it on the phone.

He has more than 34 years' experience in managing adults with diverse psychiatric problems and addictions, both on the wards and in outpatient/community settings. He has worked in forensic psychiatry and is familiar with the assessment of adolescent as well as adult offending behaviour. He is committed to providing patient-centered care and is knowledgeable of all evidence-based treatments.

Psychiatry and mental health at UNSW is responsible for delivering psychiatry training in the medical program. It also oversees a large program of research that aims to improve the mental health of our communities. Its staff is drawn from psychiatry and other disciplines such as nursing, psychology and neuroscience, public health, and social sciences.