Dr James Oldham

Dr James Oldham is a highly dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist who provides compassionate, evidence-based mental health care. Based in Wollongong, he focuses on delivering trauma-informed, recovery-based treatment that empowers patients to make informed choices about their own mental health journeys. Dr Oldham is particularly known for his holistic approach to psychiatric care, advocating for the integration of creative arts and movement therapies to support traditional clinical treatments.

Dr Oldham holds a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) and a Doctor of Medicine (MD), during which he conducted research on diagnostic processes in emergency settings. He completed his postgraduate medical training in surgery at a major hospital in Melbourne before transitioning his clinical focus to psychiatry. He then undertook specialist psychiatric training at leading hospitals in Toronto, Canada. Dr Oldham is a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP), reflecting his commitment to the highest standards of psychiatric practice.

Throughout his distinguished career, Dr Oldham has held several senior leadership and clinical roles both in Australia and internationally. His past appointments include working as a Child Psychiatrist and Medical Director in the United Kingdom, serving in specialist child psychiatry services in London, and practising privately in Melbourne. He has also served as a Clinical Director for a local health district and as a Clinical Associate Professor at a regional university. His extensive background spans both public and private mental health sectors, where he has managed complex clinical environments and contributed significantly to psychiatric education.

In his clinical practice, Dr Oldham specialises in treating a wide range of mental health conditions in adults and adolescents. His primary areas of clinical interest include depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, psychosis, personality disorders, and psychological trauma, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). By combining clinical expertise with a deep understanding of his patients' individual needs, Dr Oldham strives to create a supportive and reassuring environment that fosters long-term recovery and well-being.