Dr Julie Withecomb

Dr Julie Withecomb

Dr Julie Withecomb has worked as a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist for nearly 30 years.

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Specialism(s):

Affective Disorders, Bipolar Affective Disorder, Depression, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Capacity Assessments, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Age 2+, Age 6+, Age 14+, Age 16+, Fitness to Plead, Developmental Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder (Formerly Known as Aspergers), Autism & Autism Spectrum Disorder, Mood Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Personal Injury, Personality Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Psychosis, Family Law

Willing to travel: Yes

Primary locations: Remote, Swansea, Bristol, Cardiff, Cheltenham, Newport

  • Psychiatrists biography

    Dr Julie Withecomb has nearly 30 years’ experience in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, being involved in the assessment and treatment of children and young adults across in-patient, community, social care and criminal justice settings. For fifteen years she was the senior Consultant and Clinical Lead to the Wales national Forensic Adolescent Service.

    She has worked extensively with young people who have experienced trauma and has a particular interest in the interaction of trauma with neurodevelopmental conditions (ADHD and ASD) and mental illness. She has also worked with children with learning difficulties and substance misuse issues.

    Dr Withecomb has undertaken medico-legal work throughout her career and is experienced in report writing and in presenting evidence to courts and tribunals. She has completed training to support this work with Bond Solon.