I am a Consultant psychiatrist with specialist dual training in General Adult and Old Age Psychiatry. I have worked in the NHS for over 20 years and continue to do so alongside my private practice in London.
My work spans adult mental health across the lifespan. I assess and treat a wide range of difficulties including depression, anxiety, ADHD, insomnia, bipolar disorder, psychosis, trauma and complex PTSD.
My specialist training in Old Age Psychiatry also includes the assessment of memory and cognitive difficulties, dementia, and mental health difficulties arising in later life.
I have a particular interest in understanding the person as a whole rather than approaching difficulties simply as a diagnosis or list of symptoms. Psychological and relational approaches therefore form an important part of my psychiatric practice.
I draw on the principles of the Open Dialogue approach and also have training in CBT, psychodynamic, family and group therapies. I hold a diploma in group analysis and foundation training in family therapy.
I was clinical lead and Principal Investigator for the local Open Dialogue team in the national ODDESSI trial and continue my engagement in mental health research.
I am actively involved in training psychiatrists and UCL medical students, and am the UCL Course Director for the Royal College of Psychiatry MRCPsych membership training. I have held numerous training positions in my career.
Before studying medicine, I completed a BSc degree in psychology, graduating with the highest awarded First Class degree in my year group. I went on study medicine at University College London, graduating with numerous prizes. I was awarded a distinction for a Post Graduate Certificate in Clinical Education and am a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
I am on the specialist GMC register and am a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych).