Waseda Street Mental Clinic
Waseda Street Mental Clinic sits on the third floor of the Licos Building in Nishi-Waseda, Shinjuku — a quieter residential pocket that feels a long way from the chaos of Shinjuku Station even though it isn’t. Despite the name saying “internal medicine,” this place focuses on mental health: think stress, sleep problems, anxiety, depression, and the kind of burnout that creeps up on you after months of grinding through life in a foreign country.
Staff have conversational English, which takes the edge off your first visit when you’re already not feeling great. You won’t need to pantomime your symptoms or lean entirely on Google Translate. Some English resources are available too, which helps when you’re trying to understand a diagnosis or treatment plan.
The clinic is smaller and more neighborhood-feel than the big hospital outpatient departments. That’s either comforting or underwhelming depending on what you need — but for ongoing mental health support in a low-pressure setting, that scale works in your favor.
Patient Feedback
Patients tend to describe a calm, unhurried atmosphere — the kind of place where the doctor actually listens rather than clocking you out in seven minutes. Wait times are generally manageable compared to larger Shinjuku facilities. The setting is low-key, which suits people coming in for mental health reasons who don’t want a crowded waiting room. Don’t expect cutting-edge facilities, but for talk-based consultations and medication management, the experience is solid.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://kokoronoclinic.web.fc2.com/
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東京都新宿区西早稲田３－２８－１ リコスビル３Ｆ
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Waseda Station (Tozai Line) — 2 min walk
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