A psychiatrist a medical professional that looks to diagnose and treat mental health disorders using a medical approach, and is able to prescribe drugs where necessary. All psychiatrists have undergone medical training and are able to order laboratory testing and brain imagery scans if they feel they are appropriate. When you meet with a psychiatrist you can expect to be assessed and that you will be asked some questions, but this is standard practice so please don’t be alarmed. And if you have any questions you would like to ask, please feel free.
If you have been looking for a psychiatrist and you are finding one that you feel you can work with to be a difficult task then why not try a visit to our clinic. We will make you feel most welcome and we make sure that you know what will happen and what to expect at each step along the way. We are completely confidential so anything you say will remain between you and you psychiatrist. If you still have doubts, why not call and ask the team how they may be able to help you.
