Areas of Expertise
Every person is unique, and so is their treatment. I care for mental health across the lifespan—from childhood to older age—with special attention to complex psychiatric and medical comorbidities.
- Panic Disorder: Sudden episodes of intense fear with physical symptoms.
- Generalised Anxiety Disorder: Excessive worry and difficulty relaxing.
- Social Anxiety Disorder: Intense fear of judgement in social situations.
- OCD: Intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviours.
- Chronic Insomnia: Persistent difficulty falling or staying asleep.
- Circadian Rhythm Disorders: Disruption of the sleep–wake cycle.
- Depression: Persistent sadness, loss of interest and mental fatigue.
- Anorexia Nervosa: Extreme food restriction and fear of weight gain.
- Bulimia Nervosa: Binges followed by purging or other compensatory behaviours.
- Binge-Eating Disorder: Recurrent uncontrolled eating episodes without purging.
- ADHD: Inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity.
- Autism Spectrum Disorder: Challenges in communication and social interaction.
- Psychosomatic Disorders: Physical conditions with psychological origins.
- Somatisations: Physical manifestations of emotional issues.
- Overview: Addictions often co-occur with psychiatric disorders (dual diagnosis). Treating both is essential for effective therapy.
- Comorbidities: Clients with mild to severe intellectual disability may develop anxiety, depression and agitation. Treatment requires preventive, empathic strategies with tailored pharmacological and communicative approaches.
- Work-related Stress: Emotional exhaustion linked to the workplace.
- Burnout: Physical and mental exhaustion due to prolonged stress.
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Persistent psychological effects of traumatic events.
- Psychological Trauma: Traumatic experiences affecting mental well-being.
- Schizophrenia: Hallucinations, delusions and thought disorganisation.
- Psychosis: Conditions causing detachment from reality.
- Bipolar Disorder: Alternating depressive episodes and periods of euphoria or irritability.