Consultant psychiatrist, medicolegal expert, author and professional writer. Coach to doctors in training.
Dr Helen Schultz is a leading consultant psychiatrist specialising in medico-legal assessments, with particular expertise in trauma-informed approaches and institutional abuse cases.
With over two decades of experience in mental health, she brings deep clinical expertise to complex psychiatric assessments, delivering comprehensive reports with a focus on timely outcomes.
Her unique combination of clinical practice, trauma expertise, and understanding of legal requirements enables her to provide expert psychiatric opinions that bridge the gap between mental health and legal frameworks.
She has extensive experience as a public speaker and industry commentator for media including television appearances. Dr Schultz wrote her first book, 'How Shrinks Think' in 2014 and regularly contributes to leading publications including 'Medical Republic', ‘Australian Doctor’ and 'Women's Agenda'.
Specialised services
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Plaintiff and defendant matters
Historical and Institutional abuse injury assessments
Third party independent medicolegal assessments (Workcover, TPD and superannuation claims)
Wrongs Act, AMA IV and GEPIC assessments
PIRS and AMA V assessments
Medical Negligence and AHPRA matters
Professional supervision for psychiatry IME experts
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Trauma and abuse across institutional settings
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Complex mood disorders
Personal injury impact assessment
Professional misconduct evaluation
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Priority booking availability
Expedited report delivery
Time-sensitive matter handling
Rush service options
Our approach
Dr Schultz's methodology combines trauma-informed practice with comprehensive psychiatric assessment to deliver clear, actionable reports for legal proceedings:
Assessment Process
Pre-assessment support and orientation
Comprehensive documentation review
Detailed psychiatric evaluation
Evidence-based report development
Key Differentiators
Trauma-informed assessment techniques
Clear communication throughout process
Strict adherence to timelines
Expert opinion based on extensive clinical experience
Focus on accessibility and support
Appearances
Written from personal experience and with genuine passion, ‘How Shrinks Think’ is a frank and balanced perspective on an often misunderstood area of medicine written by Dr Helen Schultz.
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Get in touch
For all writing, media and public speaking enquiries, please email contact@drhelenschultz.com.au