Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist based in Oxford

Thank you for visiting this site. I am a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist based in Oxfordshire, but I offer my consultations over zoom so I can see young people from around the UK. I do hope I can be of help to you or your family member. If you have any questions not answered by my website please do make contact with me via info@drvanzwanenberg.com.

I diagnose and treat a variety of mental illnesses including:

Depression
Anxiety disorders (for example, social phobia, generalised anxiety, school anxiety and panic attacks)
Autism spectrum disorders, including high functioniong autism (Asperger’s)
Bipolar disorder
Obsessive compulsive disorder
Panic attacks
Psychosis
Self harm
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Phobias including emetophobia (fear of vomiting) and agoraphobia

Many people have also found benefit from consulting me for the following:

Behavioural issues
Exam stress
Body image issues
Helping children cope with divorce
Social media addiction
Social skills issues
Sleep problems
School refusal or school phobia

I make thorough assessments to understand what the problem is and how best to help. I might suggest talking therapies or medication or a combination of the two. I work with psychologists and therapists who have expertise in all the treatments recommended for the above diagnoses. I have worked in the NHS and the independent sector, having been a consultant in Oxford NHS and I am now the Group Associate Medical Director for The Priory Group and Partnerships in Care.

I am used as an expert by the national and international press and links to some of the articles can be found on my publication page.