Dr Adele Stewart

Dr Adele Stewart is a highly dedicated General Practitioner who provides comprehensive, compassionate care to patients in the Illawarra region. With a deep commitment to patient well-being, Dr Stewart integrates traditional general medicine with specialised approaches to mental health and physical recovery. She is particularly recognised for her work in psychological medicine and trauma-sensitive care, helping patients navigate complex health journeys with a reassuring and supportive approach.

In addition to general family medicine, Dr Stewart has developed a profound interest in chronic pain management and mindfulness-based interventions. She focuses on the intricate connection between the mind and body, utilising modern pain neuroscience to help patients understand and manage persistent pain, including chronic pelvic pain. As a certified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Teacher, Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher, and Psychotherapist, she incorporates evidence-based psychological strategies, such as Internal Family Systems therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Mindfulness-integrated Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, to support individuals experiencing stress, trauma, and anxiety.

Dr Stewart completed her Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) at the University of New South Wales in 1990. She is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) and was among the first General Practitioners in Australia to receive formal recognition from the college for her extended skills in psychological medicine. Demonstrating her leadership in the medical community, she serves as the Chair of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners' Pain Management Specific Interest Group.