Meet the Team
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Dr Russell Wyness
PSYCHIATRIST
I see many patients with Mood Disorders (depression and bipolar disorder), Psychoses including schizophrenia and Anxiety Disorders.
I have six years experience in Forensic Psychiatry including preparing reports for the courts and for legal counsel. I conduct assessments and treatment for the Accident Compensation Corporation and also consult in the area of Traumatic Brain Injury and its psychiatric consequences. I have extensive experience in Psychiatric Assessments relating to Immigration. -
Dr Alexa Srzich
PSYCHOGERIATRICIAN & PSYCHIATRIST
Particular areas of interest include the assessment and treatment of mood disorders, anxiety disorders (including obessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), cognitive disorders (as the result of possible dementia, head injury or other neurological conditions) and psychotic disorders.
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Rajan Gupta
PSYCHOLOGIST
Rajan is a Clinical Psychologist who has experience with a range of mental and emotional conditions - having worked across the spectrum of community, forensic inpatient, private and charitable/ NGO practice settings in Auckland.
He works within public health services where he is a consultant psychologist and clinical leader for therapies. He has an academic interest in organisational dynamics and role development for system leaders.
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Dr Karim Salem
PSYCHIATRIST
I am an adult psychiatrist who works in both the public and private sectors in New Zealand. I am originally from Egypt. I am fluent in Arabic. I have been practicing medicine since 2006 and in New Zealand since 2011. I have been working in the field of mental health since 2014. I undertook my training as a specialist psychiatrist in New Zealand and I am a fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of psychiatrists. I have worked across several hospitals spanning the North Island, including Northland, North Shore, central and South Auckland, Hamilton and Wellington.
I have experience in the assessment and management of a range of mental health presentations. My areas of interest include anxiety, OCD, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder and psychosis/schizophrenia.
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Dr Patrick Daniels
PSYCHIATRIST
I am a psychiatrist with an interest in providing treatment for adults with a range of emotional difficulties including anxiety, depression, bipolar affective disorder and schizophrenia.
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Dr Katie Richie
PSYCHIATRIST
I have worked in the field of mental health for 12 years and undertook my training as a specialist psychiatrist in Auckland. I work in the public health system on Auckland's North Shore.
I enjoy working with patients experiencing a wide range of difficulties including depression, other mood disorders, anxiety and psychoses. During my training I developed an interest in maternal mental health and have an interest in working with women.My public practice has allowed me to develop particular expertise in crisis care, drug and alcohol dependency, and maternal mental health.
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Julian Reeves
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
Julian works with a range of psychological referrals, but has special expertise in dealing with depression and anxiety disorders.
He works for Auckland District Health in the area of health psychology, and as Clinical Director of Procare Psychological Services. He also offers relationship counselling.
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Nikki Bennison
OFFICE MANAGER
Nikki Bennison runs the office at Bexley and jointly covers reception, secretarial and accounting duties.
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Donna Read
OFFICE MANAGER
Donna Read runs the office at Bexley and jointly covers reception, secretarial and accounting duties alongside Nikki and Andie.
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Andie Hill
OFFICE MANAGER
Andie also runs the office at Bexley and jointly covers reception, secretarial and accounting duties alongside Donna, Nikki and Linda.