DR TIM BERRY’S SUMMARY
Dr Tim Berry has worked in field of psychiatry for over 18 years. He completed his medical degree in the UK and worked there for a number of years, rotating through a series of different medical specialities.
He relocated to Sydney in 2007 and embarked on specialist psychiatric training. He trained at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and the Concord Centre for Mental Health. In 2013, he became a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists having passed his written and clinical examinations at the first attempt.
Dr Berry works with adults between the ages of 18-65. He has experience in a variety of areas including rehabilitation, consultant liaison, forensic psychiatry and electroconvulsive therapy. His areas of interest include mood disorders (including major depressive episodes and bipolar affective disorder); anxiety disorders (including general anxiety, social anxiety and OCD); trauma and stress related disorders (including PTSD and adjustment disorders) and psychoses. He also diagnoses and treats adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
He now uses his time to focus on his private practice and medico-legal work.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Consultant Psychiatrist – Fellow of the Royal Australia and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (2013)
- Australian Medical Certificate (2009)
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery – Aberdeen University, UK (2004)
- Bachelor of Medical Science (hons) – Aberdeen University, UK (2004)
CURRENT POSITIONS
- Visiting Consultant Psychiatrist (November 2024 to present), virtual mental health team, Southern NSW Local Health District
- Psychiatrist in private practice, Tim Berry Psychiatry (August 2022 – present)
- 291 assessments
- Ongoing care
- Adult ADHD assessments
- Medico-legal work, various (2022 – present)
- SIRA approved assessor in both workers compensation and motor vehicle accident domains
- SIRA approved assessor of permanent impairment (March 2023)
- Medical assessor for the Personal Injury Commission (appointed June 2023)
- Medical assessor with WorkSafe Victoria (appointed January 2025)
PREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Visiting Consultant Psychiatrist (2013 – October 2024), Medical Superintendent and Unit Director (2017 – October 2024), Chisholm Ross Centre, Goulburn, NSW
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- 32 bed acute adult inpatient unit
- led team of 3 other psychiatrists and 4-5 junior medical officers
- chaired variety of medical management meetings and oversaw training of junior doctors
- consultant liaison to base hospital
- administered ECT
- second opinions for complex cases
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- Visiting Consultant Psychiatrist, South East Regional Hospital (2016-2017)
- Psychiatrist, Medilaw Group (2016)
- Consultant Psychiatrist and Director of Broughton Unit (inpatient rehabilitation and forensic), Concord Centre for Mental Health (2013-2015)
- Visiting Consultant Psychiatrist, Port Macquarie Base Hospital (2013-2014)
- Locum Consultant Psychiatrist, St George and Sutherland Hospitals (2013)
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Independent Medical Examination (IME) Expertise:
Dr Tim Berry is available to conduct comprehensive and impartial Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs), providing detailed reports that support legal, insurance, and compensation assessments.
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