BSc MBBS FRCP FRCPsych
Psychiatrist
29 years of experience
London, SW3 4BP
8 connections in healthcare
29 years of experience
London, SW3 4BP
8 connections in healthcare
I've been a consultant psychiatrist for over 15 years and during that time have been fortunate enough to work at some of the leading hospitals in London, both privately and within the NHS.
I'm experienced in treating a range of mental health conditions in adults and have close links with a wide group of accredited psychologists, therapists and other specialists to provide comprehensive, tailored treatment plans.
I'm approved by all major healthcare insurers (BUPA, AXA / PPP, Aviva, Cigna, BWI, Simplyhealth, PruHealth, WPA etc.).
GPs, occupational health physicians, employers, courts, solicitors and of course patients themselves can all make referrals.
Expertise
I have particular expertise in the diagnosis and treatment (both medical and psychological) of many conditions including:
And many others, especially where mental health conditions overlap with physical illnesses. I frequently provide second opinions about diagnosis or treatment plans and am able to treat patients sectioned under the Mental Heath Act.
I am a fully trained medical doctor, registered and licensed by the General Medical Council and an elected Fellow of both the Royal College of Physicians and the Royal College of Psychiatrists. I also have enhanced CRB/DBS clearance and am approved by the Secretary of State under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983 as having special expertise in the assessment of mental disorder. This means I can be the consultant for patients who are detained (sectioned) under the Mental Health Act, and am an 'Approved Clinician'.
I'm also trained and experienced in preparing detailed medical reports for solicitors and courts.
Where I work
I have run mental health services at a variety of world-renowned central London private and NHS teaching hospitals, and in independent healthcare, worked at Priory Hospital Roehampton for 14 years, more recently moving on to become a founding lead consultant and Medical Director at Schoen Clinic Chelsea.
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General Medical Council
No. 4303776
Royal College of Physicians
No. Elected Fellow
Royal College of Psychiatrists
No. Elected Fellow
DBS - (England and Wales)
No. Accredited with Enhanced Clearance
Imperial College School of Medicine
Medicine
Graduated 1996
University College London, University of London
Psychology
Graduated 1995
I trained as a medical doctor at St Mary's Hospital Medical School, Imperial College, University of London and qualified as a medical doctor (Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery) in 1996. I was awarded a further degree in psychology from University College London.
I have held a variety of posts and provided a wide range of expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of many conditions, from anxiety and depression to schizophrenia, and from medication to psychotherapy. I currently work as a consultant psychiatrist both privately and at central London NHS teaching hospitals.iatric training and research for almost a century and is the largest and most influential mental health establishment in Europe. More recently I was elected as a Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatry (2021) with the citation from the President reading "Fellowship of the College is awarded as a mark of distinction and recognition of contributions to psychiatry. You have clearly demonstrated and evidenced significant contributions to the core purposes of the Royal College of Psychiatrists and have been awarded the Fellowship because of this." The following year I was also elected Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians.,
I have held a variety of posts and provided a wide range of expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of many conditions from anxiety and depression to schizophrenia, and from medication to psychotherapy. I currently work as a consultant psychiatrist both privately and at central London NHS teaching hospitals.
Qualifications
Experience
Includes posts at numerous prestigious London teaching hospitals
Additional psychiatry experience at Rozelle and Rivendell Hospitals, University of Sydney, Australia
What are Dr James Woolley's reviews like?
Dr James Woolley's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 1 review.
What languages does Dr James Woolley speak?
Dr James Woolley speaks English
Where is Dr James Woolley located?
Dr James Woolley primarily practices at Schoen Clinic Chelsea, located at 13a Radnor Walk, Chelsea, London, United Kingdom, SW3 4BP
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