There are 157 conditions in the DSM-5 (diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders) and those are just the well categorised conditions. Psychiatrists are able to diagnose and attempt to treat many conditions that affect your personality, how you interact with people, your behaviour, mood, thoughts/ thought patterns, cognition (e.g. memory, attention etc.), anxiety, eating or sleeping difficulties and substance use (e.g. nicotine, alcohol, cannabis, and other drugs).

I believe the best doctors are those that know their strengths and weaknesses and are willing to collaborate with other health care professionals when it is in the best interest of a patient. Both pharmacotherapy (medication) and psychotherapy (talk therapy) are important elements of my approach. I believe in the holistic value of collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, including psychologists, occupational therapists, social workers, physicians and neurologists, etc.

I am trained in cognitive behavioural therapy and apply various forms of psychotherapy (talk therapy) depending on the symptoms and conditions relevant to each unique patient. Based on the findings of patient assessments, the treatment plan would identify the best suited type of therapy as well as planning whether a psychiatrist or psychologist would be best suited to provide optimal therapy.

Biological, psychological and social factors contribute to the development of mental health conditions. Many of these conditions have an assortment of medication or in some cases somatic treatment modalities that can be used in the treatment plan. Having an understanding of the unique properties of the different medications and somatic treatment modalities available, we aim to collaborate with clients in selecting medical therapies most appropriate for them.