Psychiatrist

Neil Jeyasingam

Medical Director & Psychiatrist

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Neil Jeyasingam - Medical Director & Psychiatrist

Clinical Associate Professor Neil Jeyasingam is a former research scholar of the Institute of Psychiatry (Sydney) and Institute of Psychiatry (UK). A/Professor Jeyasingam obtained his medical degree and psychiatry training in Sydney, then proceeded to have advanced training at the Maudsley in London in Consultation Liaison psychiatry. He holds a double masters in Psychiatry and Business (Health Administration), and is published widely in personality disorders, anxiety and bipolar disorder, in peer reviewed journals and the Sydney Morning Herald, with over 40 publications. He is a case examiner for psychodynamic psychotherapy with the College of Psychiatry, and provides supervision and teaching in this area.

A/Prof Jeyasingam is the former Area Clinical Director for the largest mental health service in New South Wales, a Foundation Accredited Member of the Royal Australian and New Zealand Psychotherapy Faculty, a Visiting Associate Professor with Australian National University, a Senior Clinical Lecturer with the University of New South Wales, and the former Chair of the Faculty of Old Age Psychiatry NSW and member of the Committee for Evidence Based Medicine with the College of Psychiatry.

He has a keen interest in adolescents with self-harm vulnerabilities, older adults with cognitive concerns, and anyone seeking to understand themselves better. He looks forward to assisting you with the care of your patients, of all backgrounds and areas of concern.

Minimum age: 8+

English

Interest areas:

  • Addictions
  • Alcohol and other drugs addictions (AOD)
  • Anxiety
  • Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism Spectrum Disorders
  • Brain injuries; Cancer management
  • Cancer support
  • Cognitive Impairment
  • Dementia; Eating disorders
  • Family Therapy
  • Forensic psychiatry
  • Gambling addiction
  • Gender issues
  • Grief and Loss
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Hearing loss
  • Intellectual Disability
  • Memory Problems
  • Mentalising Based Treatment
  • Mood disorders
  • Neuropsychiatry
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Pain Management
  • Personality disorders
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder
  • Relaxation training
  • Schizophrenia
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual disorders
  • Sports psychiatry
  • Tourette and tic disorders
  • Trauma

Education

Bachelor of Medicine BSc (Med)

Bachelor of Medical Science (BSc(Med))

Master of Psychiatry

Master of Business (MBus)

Modalities

Consultation-liaison psychiatry

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

Interpersonal

Psychodynamic

Psychoeducation

Psychopharmacology

Psychotherapy

Preparation for Psychiatrist Assessments

When planning to see a psychiatrist, consider what difficulties you may have and what you are looking for from the consultation. Some issues can be clarified in a single consultation, but some may require multiple sessions as well as sequential medication trials before an answer can be obtained.

With regards to attention deficit disorder (ADD or ADHD) assessments, to meet NSW prescribing guidelines we need objective evidence of attention deficit issues causing difficulties in your functioning prior to the age of 12. Some options include:

  1. Evidence of previous prescription of stimulants
  2. School reports
  3. Previous psychologist, counsellor or psychiatrist reports
  4. Testimonials from friends or family. These can be written or in person.
Please be aware that a psychologist’s assessment suggesting ADHD is not a guarantee of stimulant prescription. There are many mental health issues that can contribute to attention deficit issues, and can complicate the outcomes of medication treatment. Stimulant therapy is associated with considerable benefits, as well as serious risks. Your psychiatrist will discuss with you the options for treatment as well as the potential outcomes.

Some find it beneficial to bring with themselves a support person, or someone who can provide additional information. Your psychiatrist may wish to speak with them separately in order to improve the quality of the assessment, however this will only happen with your consent.

We look forward to assisting you with your mental health needs.