Stroma Macfarlane Consultant Psychiatrist Surrey

Stroma Macfarlane Consultant Psychiatrist Surrey – Expert in Mental Health and Addiction

Stroma Macfarlane Consultant Psychiatrist Surrey leads with compassion and clinical excellence. She brings over two decades of dedicated psychiatric care to adults facing a range of mental health challenges. Her approach combines evidence-based treatment with personalized support, ensuring patients receive the right care at the right time.

As a Consultant Psychiatrist and former Clinical Director of Adult Mental Health and Substance Misuse Services, Dr. Stroma offers assessment and treatment for both general and complex psychiatric conditions. She emphasizes early intervention, integrated support, and collaborative recovery strategies.

Expertise in General Adult Psychiatry and Beyond

Dr. Stroma specializes in General Adult Psychiatry, treating conditions such as mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychosis, and substance misuse. She also supports women’s mental health and occupational psychiatry with a practical, human-centered focus. Because she values precision in diagnosis, her care leads to effective, tailored interventions.

In addition, her treatment approach prioritizes patient autonomy. Therefore, clients feel empowered to engage in their recovery journey with clarity and confidence.

Specialist Addiction and Eating Disorder Services

Dr. Macfarlane’s extensive experience allows her to treat a wide range of addictions, including:

• Alcohol and drug addictions (cannabis, cocaine, heroin, amphetamines, ketamine, prescription drugs)

• Behavioral addictions (sex and love, gambling, shopping, gaming, internet, and exercise)

• Eating disorders, including Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorders (OSFED) and food addiction

Every plan is thoughtfully designed to meet the individual needs of each patient. Importantly, recovery is approached holistically, considering physical, emotional, and psychological health.

Stroma Macfarlane Consultant Psychiatrist Surrey – Focus on Women’s Mental Health

Dr. Stroma is developing a dedicated Women’s Mental Health Service. This will address the specific psychiatric needs of women, offering care that is not only gender-informed but also trauma-sensitive. Because mental health needs often differ by gender, this service will provide vital, personalized care for women in Surrey.

Background, Training, and Professional Development

Dr. Stroma began her psychiatry training in 2000 across Hampshire in the Wessex region. She gained broad experience in rehabilitation psychiatry, substance misuse, and both acute and community adult psychiatry.

Her professional qualifications include:

• MBCHB

• MRCPSYCH

She remains actively involved in psychiatric research and clinical education.

Mark, an Integrative Counsellor trained at Coventry University, supports therapy delivery across various approaches. He holds Mental Health First Aid certification from MHFA England and contributes to group and individual therapy.