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Specialises in

• Liaison

Offers

• Face-to-face consultations
• Video and telephone consultations

About me

I am a Consultant Psychiatrist with over 16 years of experience in assessing and treating people with mental health problems.

I have specialist registration with the GMC (General Medical Council) for General Adult Psychiatry with an endorsement in Liaison Psychiatry. My day-to-day NHS work involves providing mental health care to patients admitted to a busy general medical hospital. I see patients with a range of mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar affective disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorders, personality disorder, psycho-somatic conditions, substance misuse conditions, psychosis, problems related to memory and cognition, and schizophrenia.

I qualified as a doctor (MBBS) from Imperial College London, with an additional BSc qualification in Psychology & Psychiatry, and then going on to obtain an MSc in Psychiatric Research from University College London. I completed my Psychiatric training in London with membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists and specialist registration in General Adult Psychiatry with a sub-specialist endorsement for Liaison Psychiatry.

I have experience in working in oupatient services, inpatient wards, and general medical hospitals. I have also worked as a senior medical manager working towards the improving the quality and safety of mental health care across a large region. I am now providing independent consultations outside of my NHS day-to-day work.

I live in east London with my wife (who is a GP and medical educator), and two boys age 6 and 10. We also have a cat named Casper.

Areas of interest

Depression (including recurrent and treatment-resistant depression);
Anxiety disorders (including generalised anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety);
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD);
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and trauma-related difficulties;
Bipolar affective disorder;
Schizophrenia and related psychotic disorders;
Personality disorders;
Stress-related conditions;
Medically unexplained symptoms and conditions;
Psychosomatic symptoms;
Adjustment disorders (e.g. related to health problems, life events, or bereavement);
Substance misuse and addictions (alcohol, drugs, prescription medications);
Sleep problems related to mental health;
Problems with memory and cognition (including mild cognitive impairment and dementia)

Specialist interests and expertise in the following physical conditions

• Psychophysiological disorders