Dr James Woolley

Written by a private patient at Schoen Clinic Chelsea

I started seeing Dr Woolley 8 years ago after a bad experience with my local CMHT. I cannot imagine where I would be now without his input. From the very beginning he has always listened, considered my wishes when devising/revising treatment plans and been very responsive outside of consultations when I’ve needed to ask questions. A one in a million psychiatrist - you won’t find a better one anywhere else.

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Written by a private patient at Schoen Clinic Chelsea

I was extremely happy with the care I was given from Dr Woolley. Having arrived at the initial consultation in a highly distressed state of anxiety, I felt I was listened to with great care and attention. He had a sympathetic and reassuring approach. While, he recognised how difficult things were for me, he was not alarmed, which reduced my anxiety and I left feeling more hopeful. The intensive therapy, plus medication was exactly the right approach. I felt extremely cared for and have learnt so much about managing my thinking, to take into the future. I do feel the culture stemmed from Dr Woolley's care and he headed a great team of psychotherapists, who possessed extraordinary expertise and kindness. I have struggled with bouts of depersonalisation since the age of 16 and through the work at the Schoen Clinic, I feel I have never been in a better position or have a greater understanding of my condition, which is invaluable. Having been completely debilitated in July, I now feel happy and fulfilled in my life within six months. I also recognise the work I am able to put in, when I notice any ruminating trying to taking control.

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Written by a private patient at Schoen Clinic Chelsea

High quality assessments and care

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Written by a private patient at Schoen Clinic Chelsea

I have been seeing Dr Woolley for two separate conditions for about a year and a half now (bipolar and ADHD). I have found that Dr Woolley has always listened to me without bringing any assumptions into the conversation. He always asks thorough questions, but really gives me time to answer without making me feel like I’m being hurried or ignored. Dr Woolley is great at laying out all the options and making his recommendation clear without pushing any of the options and letting me pick what works best for me. Very helpful, pleasant and professional doctor.

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Written by a private patient at Schoen Clinic Chelsea

A few months after I completed a long and gruelling period of chemotherapy and radiation treatment at the Royal Marsden Hospital, I realised I no longer possessed the mental resilience and stamina to bounce back and resume my normal life, which included running a successful business. I was trapped in a downward spiral of stress, anxiety and lethargy. I knew if I let this continue much longer it would have disastrous consequences for me and my whole family. I needed help. I first sought help from the counselling services available to Royal Marsden cancer patients. From those initial consultations, it became apparent I had long-standing and deep rooted mental health issues, which merited further investigation by a psychiatrist. I was referred on to Dr Woolley. Dr Woolley is an excellent diagnostician who, after only a couple of face-to-face meetings and the completion of some comprehensive questionnaires, was able to identify what lay behind my immediate issues and devise an appropriate course of action. In my case, this involved a combination of medication, to cope with for a clearly defined mental disorder and counselling sessions with a therapist to help me deal with issues from my upbringing. Six months on, I am back working every day, coping well and starting to move forward with my life once more. I owe Dr Woolley a big debt of gratitude because I know I could never have got to this point without his help. I should also single out for high praise Kristin McCarthy, my counsellor, who I continue to see on an ongoing basis. So, big thanks to Dr Woolley and Kristen McCarthy.

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