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Psychiatry Clinic
Dr Andrew Kissane, English psychiatrist and doctor, holds a Tokyo-based psychiatry clinic hosted by American Clinic Tokyo, situated between Tameike Sanno subway station and the American Embassy in Akasaka.
The American Clinic Tokyo is focused on providing professional medical care in English to foreigners in Tokyo. Staff have native-level English. Psychiatry consultations are available with Andrew at American Clinic Tokyo‘s psychiatry clinic on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays each week.
Why Come to See Us at American Clinic Tokyo Psychiatry Clinic?
Native English Psychiatry Services
We provide native English psychiatry services: as well as all consultations being in English, the approach is distinctively Western, collaborative, and supports patient autonomy and informed decision-making about treatment.
Please use the contact form, telephone number or email provided below to book a consultation. Alternatively, please contact the American Clinic Tokyo directly and ask for an appointment with Dr Kissane.
Consultations are by appointment only. Unfortunately we cannot accept Japanese Health Insurance.
Wide Range of Conditions Covered
Whatever your mental health needs, for English psychiatry in Tokyo, come to see us at Tokyo Psychiatry Clinic at the American Clinic Tokyo. We offer assessment and treatment for the following conditions and more:
- Anxiety disorders such as panic disorder and social anxiety disorder
- Mood Disorders such as depression, Bipolar affective disorder, post natal depression and premenstrual dysphoria disorder
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Psychosis
- Emotional instability, attachment disorders and so-called personality disorders
Please come see us! Our fully bilingual staff are delighted to take your call and be of assistance. Adults and Children are both welcome.
Psychiatry and Psychiatric Treatment
Psychiatry is the branch of medicine that is devoted to the study, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders of mental health. Psychiatrists are medically trained doctors who have both a medical license to practice and have also received higher specialist training in clinical psychiatry.
Psychiatric assessment typically begins with a case history and mental state examination, and can include bedside psychological tests, physical examination, blood tests and other investigations where necessary. Mental disorders are usually diagnosed in accordance with diagnostic manuals such as the widely-used International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) published by the World Health Organisation, and American Psychiatric Association’s DSM-5.
Psychiatric treatment usually follows a bio-psycho-social model. This means that if you see a psychiatrist, treatment options should include biological treatments, such as antidepressant medication and other psychiatric medication, psychological treatment such as cognitive therapy and specific types of counseling, and social interventions such as lifestyle and workplace advice. For psychiatrists, psychological treatments usually include:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) also called Cognitive Therapy
- Mindfulness-based therapies (ACT, MBCT)
- Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
- Compliance therapy
- Motivational interviewing
- Relaxation and behavioral therapies for panic and anxiety
Treatment decisions are made collaboratively with patients and psycho-education about mental health is a core part of the treatment process. Good psychiatry clinics now routinely use structured assessment tools to help assess treatment outcomes and provide patients with clear feedback on the progress they are making towards recovery.
Tokyo Psychiatry | About Psychiatry in Tokyo
Trying to find a psychiatrist in Tokyo? For those looking for English psychiatry in Tokyo, we invite you to consider the Tokyo Psychiatry Clinic at American Clinic. For those who are comfortable with Japanese psychiatry, Tokyo offers many psychiatry clinics, often conveniently located near train stations and at university hospitals. If you have Japanese Health Insurance, costs are low. Most Japanese psychiatry clinics in Tokyo offer appointments that require prior reservation by telephone. However, some ask patients to simply arrive during certain clinic hours and waits can be substantial. Japanese Health Insurance typically provides 30-minute initial psychiatric consultations, with follow-ups typically short of five minutes. Many Japanese psychiatrists will be able to read and write medical English well, but not all have good spoken English language skills. Most antidepressants and other psychiatric drugs commonly used in the West are available in Japan, but it can be more difficult to access cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy, and other evidence-based psychological treatments.
Make an Appointment
For Medical Psychiatry Services at American Clinic Tokyo
To make an appointment, please use the booking form below, call us at 03-6441-0969, or use the following email address : [email protected]
If you have not heard back from us within 48 hours, please check your email spam folder, then email or call.
Please note, psychiatry appointments with Dr Andrew Kissane are only available in Tokyo, at American Clinic Tokyo, and not in Shintomi or Mihama, Okinawa.
Please fill out the form in English.
Tokyo Psychiatry Clinic
Location and Hours
Psychiatry Clinic at American Clinic Tokyo
3rd Floor Niikura Building 1-7-4 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 107-0052
Easy access from Nanboku line, Ginza line and the Marunouchi line via Tameike-Sanno station – exit 13, 2 minutes walk
Parking available nearby
Clinic Hours
Monday: 9:00 – 12:00, 15:00 – 18:00
Thursday: 9:00 – 12:00, 15:00 – 18:00
Friday: 9:00 – 12:00, 15:00 – 18:00
Multiple Psychiatric Services
Our psychiatric services include:
- Psychiatric medication
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Psychotherapy
- Counseling
- Mindfulness
- Relaxation techniques
Our alternative location, Tokyo Mental Health Shintomi Therapy Office, offers counseling, psychotherapy, and psychological testing. For more information, please click here.
