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Dr James Woolley

BSc MBBS FRCP FRCPsych

Psychiatrist

29 years of experience

London, SW3 4BP

8 connections in healthcare

5

/5

(1 review)

29 years of experience

London, SW3 4BP

8 connections in healthcare

Areas of expertise

Anxiety Disorder
1
Self-Harm
Recurrent Depression

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About Dr James Woolley

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:

  • Depression
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Alcohol dependence
  • Anxiety
  • Panic attacks
  • Stress - especially work / profile related
  • Psychosis
  • Schizophrenia
  • OCD
  • ADHD in adults


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.


Subspecialties

  • Substance Misuse Psychiatry
  • Neuropsychiatry
  • General Adult Psychiatry
  • Addiction Medicine
  • Liaison Psychiatry

Areas of expertise

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Anxiety Disorder
1
Self-Harm
Recurrent Depression
Substance Misuse
Treatment Resistant Depression
Suicide Thoughts
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Alcohol Withdrawal
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Mood Disorders
Depression
Conversion Disorder
Autism
Alcohol Dependence
Non-Epileptic Seizures
Neurodiverse
Low Mood
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Alcoholism
Adjustment Disorder
Treatment Resistant Anxiety
Social Anxiety
Sleep Disturbance
Self-Worth Issues
Shame & Self-Worth
Occupational Burnout
Obsessional Behaviour
Neuropsychiatric Disorders
Mental Health Condition
Low Self-Esteem
Manic Depression
Loss of Appetite
Insomnia
Harm OCD
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)
Bipolar Disorder
Paranoia
Medicolegal
Stress
Derealisation
MRI Scan (Magnetic Resonance Imaging scan)
Neurodevelopmental Assessments
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Medical Cannabis
Schizophrenia
Addiction
Autism Assessment
Neuropsychiatry
ADHD Medication
Panic Disorder
ADHD Assessment
Phobias
Medication For Mental Health Disorders
Psychosis
Sleep Disorders
Video Consultation

Registered with

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


Education

Imperial College School of Medicine

Medicine

Graduated 1996

University College London, University of London

Psychology

Graduated 1995


Qualifications

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

  • 1995 Psychology BSc (Hons) University College London
  • 1996 MB BS St. Mary's Hospital Medical School, Imperial College, University of London
  • 2000 Membership of the Royal College of Physicians
  • 2001 Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists
  • 2002 Approved by the Secretary of State under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983
  • 2003 British Association of Psychopharmacology Clinical Certificate
  • 2006 Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Institute of Psychiatry, London
  • 2007 Certificate of Specialist Training – general adult psychiatry with liaison psychiatry accreditation. Entry on GMC specialist register
  • 2021 Elected aș a Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists
  • 2022 Elected as a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians

Experience

Includes posts at numerous prestigious London teaching hospitals

  • St Mary's Hospital
  • Northwick Park Hospital
  • Ealing Hospital
  • Royal Free Hospital
  • Maudsley Hospital
  • Royal Bethlem Hospital
  • Institute of Psychiatry
  • Kings College Hospital
  • Queen Mary's Hospiral
  • Springfield Hospital
  • Queen Square Hospital, London
  • Priory Hospital Roehampton
  • St Anthony's Hospital
  • Royal Brompton Hospital
  • Harefield Hospital
  • Schoen Clinic Chelsea
  • Royal Marsden Hospital

Additional psychiatry experience at Rozelle and Rivendell Hospitals, University of Sydney, Australia


Languages spoken

  • English

Consultation fees

  • New appointment: £500
  • Follow-up appointment: £275

Insurers

  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • Simply Health (Dental)
  • Healix Health Services
  • Cigna
  • Bupa
  • WPA
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • AXA Health
  • Aviva Health
  • Vitality
  • Aetna
  • Benenden Health
  • The Exeter

Location

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Schoen Clinic Chelsea

4.86

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13a Radnor Walk, Chelsea, London, United Kingdom, SW3 4BP

Reviews

5.0
verified patient
03 May 2024

Dr Wooley demonstrated compassion, empathy and great listening skills

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Dr James Woolley's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 1 review.

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Dr James Woolley speaks English

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Dr James Woolley primarily practices at Schoen Clinic Chelsea, located at 13a Radnor Walk, Chelsea, London, United Kingdom, SW3 4BP
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