Psychiatry

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What types of patients can you help?

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What is the difference between a psychological and psychiatric assessment?

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What should I do if I feel worse?

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What is the Chelsea Psychology Clinic’s expertise in assessment?

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What is psychiatry?

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What does a psychiatrist do?

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When should someone consult with a psychiatrist?

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How do I choose a psychologist or psychiatrist?

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What is involved in a psychiatric consultation?

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How long does a psychiatric consultation take?

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What happens during an initial assessment meeting?

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How do I know if psychiatric treatment has worked?

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What can be done to improve outcome for psychiatric therapy?

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What are antidepressants?

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How do you prescribe antidepressants?

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What antidepressants are required?

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What are the treatment options for substance misuse?

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Why is it important to seek professional help for mental health problems?

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How will I know things are improving following psychiatric consultations?

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When is psychiatric treatment most effective?

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How do I choose the right therapist for my child?

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Today

Dr Stacie Tay

Dr Stacie Tay attained her BSc (Hons) Psychology at the University of Nottingham and worked as a psychologist at the Institute of Mental Health, Singapore, before returning to the UK to complete her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University College London.   

Dr Tay has worked in a variety of settings within the NHS for more than eight years, including primary and secondary care, specialist psychological services and forensic inpatient settings. She currently works as a Clinical Psychologist at the North East London Foundation Trust.  

She has extensive experience working with individuals and groups, providing evidence-based psychological therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and Mindfulness-based approaches as well as Schema-informed therapy.   

Dr Tay’s clinical experience involves working with people who present with a range of mild to severe mental health difficulties. This includes depression, anxiety (OCD, social anxiety, panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, health anxiety, phobia-related disorders, PTSD), stress related issues, low self-esteem, complex trauma, interpersonal difficulties, grief and bereavement, and long-term health conditions.