Dr James Woolley

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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Written by a private patient at Schoen Clinic Chelsea

Dr Woolley was very patient and considerate even though I was quite withdrawn. After my medication was sorted out he found a very good psychologist who has really helped me. I am actually astounded at the difference the treatment at Schoen clinic has made to my life. I didn’t realise just how bad I had felt or how withdrawn I had become until I started to feel better.

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Written by a patient at Schoen Clinic Chelsea

I have received mental health treatment from five psychiatrists over the course of eight years. I found Dr Woolley to be extremely professional and among the kindest I have met. He always seems ready to listen and to take your wishes into account, while helping you with his highly professional abilities.

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Written by a patient at Schoen Clinic Chelsea

Dr Woolley is an excellent psychiatrist and I have only positive things to say about him. He is incredibly attentive, professional, and generous with his time. He is the first specialist I've consulted with that seems to have truly understood my health issues, and he has crafted an effective course of treatment that has benefited me hugely. I wouldn't hesitate in the slightest to recommend him.

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Written by a patient at Schoen Clinic Chelsea

Dr Woolley treated me with total respect and as an equal. We were two partners sitting around a table, to search for a solution to a problem together. I took his medical expertise as a given and had complete confidence in it. However, his human approach and understanding were what really made a difference for me. I am fortunate to have had a very good outcome from medication. His advice on building up the dose and tapering off it, helped to minimise any side-effects.

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