Profile
I am a Psychiatrist providing care and treatment for Adolescents aged 16 or more, and for Adults aged up to 65. I do not provide care and treatment for Children.
I am fluent in English, Dutch and French, and can provide care and treatment in any of these languages.
Scope of services
I typically assess and treat the following conditions (in alphabetical order):
- Anxiety Disorders (such as panic attacks and generalised anxiety disorder)
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Bipolar Affective Disorder (BPAD)
- Burnout and Stress
- Depression
- Grief
- Insomnia
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Psychosis
- Psychosomatic troubles
- Schizophrenia
Psychiatrists and other mental health professionals, what is the difference?
Psychiatrists are medical doctors specialised in psychiatry and focusing on mental health disorders.
Contrary to other mental health professionals (such as psychologists, psychotherapists, or mental health counsellors), psychiatrists can prescribe medication to treat the mental health disorders of their patients.
Despite their differences, the various mental health professions are not only compatible, but also often prove complementary.
Qualifications, credentials and professional experience
I qualify as a medical doctor and psychiatrist (University of Ghent, Belgium).
I am registered as a vocational consultant psychiatrist with the Medical Council of New Zealand, and I am an affiliate member of the Royal Australian and NZ College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP).
I have a 10-year experience in private and public practice in Europe (mainly in Belgium), followed by a 3-year experience in private practice in Mauritius. I was a consultant psychiatrist (SMO) with Mental Health Services of Counties Manukau DHB from February 2018 until December 2021.
I also hold a client-centred psychotherapy degree (University of Leuven, Belgium).
More details in relation to my qualifications and professional experience may be found on my LinkedIn page (nz.linkedin.com/in/niky-d-hulster-2b56888).