Tracey D. Wade is a psychiatrist based at Sturt Rd, Bedford Park, SA 5042, Australia.
She works with people who are dealing with tough mental health challenges, especially eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia. When someone is stuck in a cycle of bingeing, restricting, or strong fear around food, it can affect school, work, family life, and sleep. Tracey helps people slow things down, understand what is driving the problem, and plan support that feels realistic.
Tracey also looks after people who are experiencing trauma-related difficulties, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). At times, PTSD can show up as flashbacks, nightmares, feeling on edge, or trouble settling. In many cases, it also affects how someone copes with everyday stress. Sessions focus on practical ways to manage symptoms and build steadier routines, step by step.
Another area she helps with is severe changes around weight and health, including obesity. This can involve more than food. Stress, mood, past experiences, and habits can all play a part. Tracey takes a calm approach and works to reduce shame, while also supporting healthier choices over time.
Life doesn’t happen in a separate box from illness. In her clinical work, she supports people who are going through or recovering from health events such as COVID-19, severe infections, and conditions like pneumonia and SARS. The mental side can be just as heavy as the physical side. That might mean anxiety, low mood, feeling overwhelmed, or trouble with motivation and sleep. Tracey helps people find ways to cope while their body heals.
Her education is in psychiatry, with training that supports assessment and treatment planning for a range of mental health needs. Over time, she has built experience through day-to-day clinical care, working with people from different backgrounds and at different stages of recovery.
In some situations, discussion may include treatment options that align with current best practice in mental health care. If clinical trial options are relevant, they can be talked about, though details can vary from person to person.