Private Care

Some people find it a daunting experience to accept the need for help with a mental health problem.

• By accessing private care the individual may feel more at ease in taking that first step.
• Private psychiatric care enables the patient to see the same doctor over the course of their illness.
• Patients often say that they also prefer the confidentiality private care offers them.
• Not having to wait for treatment may prevent an admission to an inpatient facility, which can be expensive and disruptive.
• Investigations such as blood tests and brain imaging can be done quickly.
• Some patients may need intensive day patient or inpatient treatment and I have established links with private psychiatric inpatient facilities in London and the south of England. This enables me to access same-day assistance to this group of patients.
• I work with private specialist nurses that provide support to patients at home when in crisis and then after that work with them, in their recovery, to help rebuild their lives.
• I make referrals to a range of private therapy groups, for example anger management or assertiveness training.

If you have any questions about the process of attending for a consultation, or what treatments are offered I can be contacted via my secretary and I will do my best to answer them promptly.