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Dr Mathew James

Psychiatry Byron Bay

Dr Mathew James

16 years of experience

2,655+
Patients seen
16
Years in practice
13
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Mathew James at a glance

Dr Mathew James is a Psychiatry practitioner based in Byron Bay, Australia, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on psychiatric evaluation, medication management, cbt session (45m), family therapy. Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2006). Serves patients in Byron Bay, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Mathew James is a Psychiatrist with a special interest in the complex interplay between addiction and mental illness. Dr James is published in multiple peer-reviewed journals, largely pertaining to addictions.
Dr James is a member of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatry and holds a Certificate of Advanced Training in Addiction Psychiatry.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr Mathew James

Education & training

  1. 2000–2006 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Byron Bay (AU)
  2. 2006–2010 Residency · Psychiatry
    UAB Barcelona, Byron Bay (AU)
  3. 2010–2011 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2010-09–2011-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Psychiatry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-116289 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychiatry
#EB-EF009789 · issued 2011 · renewal 2021
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Psychiatric evaluation 90791 2,785
Medication management 90833 1,726
CBT session (45m) 90834 1,321
Family therapy 90847 1,884

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 360.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 180.00 EUR
CBT session (45m) 30 min in_clinic 900.00 EUR
Family therapy 60 min in_clinic 1,440.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Mathew James in consultation
IN OFFICE
Mathew James with the team
WITH TEAM
Mathew James at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 100s
Meet Mathew James

Research & publications

h-index: 8 · i10: 11

  1. European registry analysis of Psychiatry outcomes
    Mathew James, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2025
    DOI: 10.7096/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 38472905 · cited by 180
  2. Outcomes of Psychiatry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Mathew James, et al. · British Journal of Psychiatry, 2024
    DOI: 10.7143/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 36605935 · cited by 94

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Psychiatry European Annual Congress (Psychiatry) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Psychiatry National Society Meeting · Byron Bay · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Psychiatry — Byron Bay · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • European Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2011
  • World Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2011
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2011

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Psychiatry
  • Awareness When should you see a psychiatry?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · mathew.james@euroclinics.example

Location

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Mathew James's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Mathew James treats, with the size of the national pool of Australia doctors offering the same care.

Psychiatry

Mood, anxiety, sleep and psychotic disorders — diagnostic evaluation, medication management and therapy referral.

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Byron Bay matters

Medical practice in Australia is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Australia medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Byron Bay carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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Frequently asked questions

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  • What does Mathew James specialise in?

    Mathew James specialises in Psychiatry in Byron Bay, AU.

  • What conditions does Mathew James treat?

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  • Where does Mathew James practise?

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  • What languages does Mathew James speak?

    Mathew James speaks English.

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