Dr Bianca Swainston is a consultant psychiatrist who sees general adult presentations. She has particular interests in trauma and adult ADHD, and the complex ways these intersect with other conditions such as anxiety and mood difficulties. She is skilled at navigating diagnostic nuance to form a holistic understanding of overlapping presentations. Her approach is thorough, thoughtful, and grounded in evidence-based practice, while also recognising the importance of collaboration and whole-person wellbeing. Bianca is dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centred care. She is passionate about helping individuals feel heard and understood and works with each patient to develop treatment plans that reflect their individual needs and goals. Bianca believes in creating a warm, respectful therapeutic partnership where patients feel supported throughout their treatment. She is dedicated to delivering high-quality mental health care that honours each individual’s autonomy, experiences, and resilience. Bianca completed her medical degree at the University of Newcastle in 2012 and her specialist psychiatry training through the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists. She has over ten years’ experience working across public mental health services in Sydney, regional NSW, and interstate. She also has experience working in a community mental health team that uses a strengths-based approach to support parents whose mental health impacts their parenting. Her clinical experience includes working with adult ADHD, particularly with women and those with more inattentive or internalising presentation, as well as supporting individuals affected by emotional abuse, childhood neglect or misattunement, coercive control, domestic and family violence, and the long-term impacts of trauma. She has a trauma-informed approach to her practice.

Consultant psychiatrist

Dr James Heaney is a New Zealand-born psychiatrist who has trained and worked across Queensland, New South Wales and New Zealand in a wide range of psychiatric settings, including community, inpatient, addiction and forensic psychiatry. James enjoys working with adults from all walks of life, particularly professionals, parents and individuals navigating periods of transition or striving to improve their mental health and wellbeing. He has experience supporting adults with a broad range of mental health concerns, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma, neurodivergence and addiction. He also has particular interests in psychotherapy and emerging psychiatric therapies. James believes in providing evidence-based, individualised care tailored to each person’s unique circumstances, values and goals. Prior to his medical career, James completed undergraduate degrees in Exercise Physiology and Finance at the University of Auckland. During this time, he lived and studied internationally in Montreal, Paris and Tokyo, and gained experience working in the corporate sector. These experiences gave him an appreciation of the challenges faced by people balancing demanding careers, family life and personal wellbeing, and continue to shape his practical and holistic approach to patient care. Away from the consulting room, James enjoys spending time with his young family, playing touch rugby and learning languages. He speaks conversational French, Portuguese and Japanese, and is currently learning Dutch. James believes that mental health care is about more than simply reducing symptoms—it is also about helping people lead meaningful and fulfilling lives, improving their wellbeing and helping them realise their potential. He values building strong therapeutic relationships and strives to create a warm, respectful and collaborative environment where patients feel heard, understood and empowered to make lasting positive changes.

Dr Hughes is a consultant psychiatrist with more than 17 years’ experience across public and private psychiatric settings in Australia. She completed her psychiatric training in the Northern Rivers region of NSW, where she developed a strong interest in advocating for vulnerable population groups, including survivors of domestic violence and people affected by early childhood trauma. As a consultant she has extensive experience working with neurodivergent patients and a particular interest in how ADHD presents during hormonal transitions, including perimenopause, menopause, and the pre- and postnatal periods. Having grown up in rural Queensland and New South Wales, Dr Hughes also advocates for improved access to specialist services in rural and remote communities. Dr Hughes completed her postgraduate medical studies at the University of Queensland in Brisbane after earning an honours degree in Medical Engineering from Queensland University of Technology. Dr Hughes is a member of the Royal and New Zealand College of Psychiatry (RANZCP) including its Psychotherapy faculty and the ADHD and Family Violence Network.

Dr Stephanie is a consultant psychiatrist with experience across a wide range of mental health conditions, including mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, and stress-related presentations. She has a particular interest in how lifestyle, performance, and wellbeing intersect, and works collaboratively with her patients to develop treatment plans that are both evidence-based and practical. Before training in medicine, Stephanie completed degrees in Exercise Physiology and Strength & Conditioning. This background informs her holistic approach, with an appreciation for the role of movement, lifestyle, and physical health in mental wellbeing.