Child Psychiatrist
MBBS DPM FRANZCP

Meet Nigel:

Dr Nigel Collings is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist who also works with adults. He has a special interest in treating children under 12 years of age with mood difficulties. He also enjoys being involved in the management of children with development disorders such as Autism Spectrum Disorders as part of a multidisciplinary group. Dr Collings completed his medical training in Queensland. He has extensive experience in Child and Youth Mental Health Services (CYMHS) on the Gold Coast, being the Director of the service for many years. Dr Collings has, over the years, been a member on numerous advisory committees and has also has been involved in teaching with Bond University and Griffith University.

How can Nigel help you:

Dr Collings uses various treatment modalities including psychotherapy, family interventions and medications to treat a range of conditions.

Areas of Interest:

• Mood difficulties
• Development Disorders
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Behavioural Disorders
• Trauma and Attachment Disorders

Professional Associations:

Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists
R.A.N.Z.C.P. Professional Standards Program
Australian Medical Association
Gold Coast Medical Association
Australian Infant, Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health Association
Mental Health Association (Qld)
Asperger’s Syndrome Support Network (Qld)