Dr Anne-Frédérique Naviaux

​Professional Profile

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Dr Anne-Frédérique Naviaux is a Consultant Psychiatrist with over 20 years of clinical experience in neurodevelopmental psychiatry. Registered on the Irish Medical Council Specialist Register, she has held senior clinical leadership positions across Ireland, Belgium, and France.

She currently serves as a Regional Adult ADHD Consultant within the Health Service Executive (HSE), where she is recognised for her expertise in structured diagnostic assessments and complex case management. Her clinical approach is grounded in evidence-based practice, integrating developmental history with advanced diagnostic tools (including

DIVA, ACE+, and ADOS-informed methods) to ensure diagnostic precision and clinical clarity.

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Education

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• PhD (Doctoral Scholarship) — Education / Medicine / Health Sciences
  Trinity College Dublin
  May 2011 – Sep 2012
  Doctoral scholarship focused on education and clinical reasoning, undertaken alongside clinical psychiatric practice.

• Specialisation en Psychiatrie (DESS)
  Université catholique de Louvain
  1998 – 2003

• Doctorat en Médecine, Chirurgie, Accouchement
  Université catholique de Louvain
  1994 – 1998

• Candidature en Médecine
  Facultés Universitaires Notre-Dame de la Paix Namur
  1991 – 1994

• DEA en Psychoneuropharmacologie
  Université libre de Bruxelles

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Licences & Certifications

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• Understanding ADHD: Current Research and Practice
  King's College London

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Specializations​

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• Adult ADHD: Assessment, diagnosis, and pharmacological management including titration)

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Multidisciplinary evaluations for children and adults

• Complex Comorbidities: Anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, and neurodivergent presentations

• Psychotherapy: Analytical and systemic psychotherapy approaches

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Clinical Excellence at Vera Mental Health

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At Vera Mental Health, Dr Naviaux provides senior medical oversight of our neurodevelopmental services while delivering specialist psychiatric assessments, diagnostic evaluations, treatment planning, and structured follow-up care. She conducts comprehensive clinical assessments, establishes formal diagnoses, and prescribes and monitors treatment where clinically indicated.

In her clinical leadership role, Dr Naviaux supports the highest standards of patient safety, diagnostic accuracy, and evidence-based practice across all psychiatric pathways. Working collaboratively within our multidisciplinary team, she ensures that each clinical decision reflects a holistic, patient-centred approach aligned with Irish regulatory requirements and international standards of best practice.

 

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Languages

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Dr Naviaux provides consultations in English and French, supporting a diverse international patient community.