Panorama - Adult Psychiatry - A Private Psychiatrist in Leeds
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Liaison psychiatry is a service that caters to the needs of the mind of those who suffer from physical health issues. They are typically offered in general hospitals as well as acute hospitals. The Leeds Attitude to Concordance Scale is used to assess attitudes towards concordance as well as shared decision-making in medical practice.
Leeds has psychiatrists. Leeds
Dr Alikhan has more than 20 years of experience as a physician. He is an expert in the human mind and can treat mental health issues using an holistic approach. He specializes in general adult psychosis, behavioural disorders, psychoses and substance misuse. He is also a registered expert witness and is able to prepare medical-legal reports for the courts.
He completed his medical training in India, and then he went to the UK for core psychiatry. In private psychiatrist Iam Psychiatry was awarded membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. He has continued to pursue his professional development and trained in a variety of therapeutic techniques, including CBT, DBT, solution-focused therapy and transference focussed psychotherapy. He has extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of anxiety disorders, mood disorders psychoses, PTSD and psychoses.

Alikhan is a psychiatrist for adults. He offers outpatient and inpatient services. He is known for his excellent care of patients and has helped them recover from their ailments. He is available to consult patients at the Leeds clinic. He is able to provide expert advice on a wide range of psychological issues such as anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder.
This expert provides a variety of psychiatric treatments that includes psychotherapy, counselling and medication management. He has a long-standing interest in the evaluation of personality and mental illness and is a skilled clinical teacher and supervisor. He is a licensed clinician under the Mental Health Act 1983 and has a particular interest in psychosis.
The clinic is conveniently located to the north of Leeds city centre at the intersection of Tinshill Lane and Otley Old Road, close to Cookridge communications tower and fire station. There is parking available on the street and the clinic is equipped with an accessible entrance. The clinic is run by a a team consisting of psychiatrists, therapists and therapists. the majority of them are overseen by senior psychologists. All of them follow the ethical guidelines of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. They also keep up-to-date with the most recent developments in psychiatry through attending update training courses and other events.
Harrogate Psychologists from Harrogate
A Psychiatrist in Harrogate can assist with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety disorders and alcohol/substance use. They can also assist with family court cases and prepare medicolegal reports. They are available at the Healthwise Leeds Therapy Centre, or in their private clinics. They diagnose and treat conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, personality disorders and more.
Rachel Wilson is a very approachable and caring Psychiatrist with an excellent reputation for preparing clear, well-presented and concise reports. She has a good understanding of deadlines and litigation. She is an asset to any legal team.
Gavin became a registered nurse in 2007 and began his career on male mental illness and disordered personality wards. He worked as a clinical nurse manager in a secure forensic setting before beginning his current position as hospital manager at Cygnet Harrogate in 2020. He believes in forming a strong team, encouraging the least restrictive practices, and treating staff and users with respect and compassion.
Rachel is an experienced and highly skilled consultant psychiatrist who has vast knowledge of mental health issues. She has worked in many different settings and is an expert in the health of adolescents. She has a strong clinical reputation and is an active Yorkshire Psychiatry Society member. She is an active member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, and has vast expertise in the management of complex psychiatric disorders. She has published in many peer-reviewed journals and written extensively.
York Psychiatrists
The majority of patients will be referred to their general practitioner. A few will also be referred by other health professionals, for example a consultant psychiatrist or psychologist. The NHS will arrange to have a patient seen by a specialist if they are in danger of causing harm to themselves or others. This is referred to as an emergency in psychiatry.
Following an BSc Hons in Psychology, Sarah decided to become a mental health nurse. She has worked in the NHS for over 18 years as an employee nurse, deputy manager, and Ward manager in a variety of specialties including CAMHS, acute, PICU, and forensic services. She has completed master's degrees in Healthcare Practice and specializes in reducing restrictive practices within acute wards and PICU settings.
She is currently employed at Cygnet Hospital Harrogate, and holds a dual license for medical psychotherapy and adult general psychiatry. She is a training program director for core trainees and holds the responsibility of providing medical psychotherapy to patients suffering from general psychiatric illness within the Trust. She is enthusiastic about teaching psychiatrists to employ psychotherapeutic understanding in person-centred treatment.
Dr Meetiksha Malhotra qualified as a doctor in India and then moved to the UK to further her education in child and adolescent psychiatry. She worked as consultant child psychiatrist in the NHS before relocating to Australia early 2020. She is currently working in rural mental health for Queensland Health.
Her special interests include self-harm, personality disorders and psychodynamic and cognitive therapy. She is a keen advocate of using evidence-based medicine and has written numerous articles for national publications. She is an active member of the NICE guideline development committee for psychotherapy and has sat on several expert panels on the management of self harm.
The Liaison Psychiatry In-Reach Service (LPIS), which is part of the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, accepts referrals for general hospital patients who are being treated physically and who are believed to have a mental health. The LPIS has created a short video to explain what the service does and how it can help patients.
Wakefield Psychiatrists
Psychiatrists are doctors with medical qualifications who specialize in the treatment of mental health issues such as bipolar disorder and psychosis. They have a wealth of experience treating patients of all age groups. They are able to offer a complete range of treatment options, including psychotherapy, medication and cognitive therapy for behavioural disorders. They also have training in the preparation of psychiatric reports for legal proceedings. They can work with private healthcare providers to provide patients with the care they require.
Dr Eleni Palzidou is a Psychiatrist with more than 30 years of experience, including 20 years as consultant. She has a particular interest in mood (affective) disorders and in the management of resistant to treatment patients. She has published articles on these topics and continues to deliver lectures. She was previously a Clinical Supervisor for Psychiatric Trainees and is currently Lecturer in the Affective Disorders Module of the MSc course for Psychiatrists at Barts and London Medical School.
Laura Powling is a HCPC Certified Clinical Psychologist who has more than 14 years of experience working in both NHS clinical and forensic services. She has a particular expertise in working with children and adolescents who have Autism Spectrum Condition and moderate to severe learning disabilities. She has worked in both low and high secure forensic hospitals, as well as in community child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Forensic mental health services.
Leyla Rafieian Taher is a psychologist and EMDR Therapist, with more than 12 years of experience in the field. She has a warm and friendly approach to her clients and is able to listen to their concerns and needs. She assists with a broad variety of problems, including anxiety, depression and panic attacks, eating disorders and relationship problems.
She can offer a thorough assessment and diagnosis of a patient's psychological issues, and then create an individual treatment plan to address the needs of the patient. She employs a variety of therapies, including mindfulness, guided meditation, EMDR and psychotherapy. She is a hypnotherapist certified who can assist her patients relax and manage symptoms. She can also refer her clients to other health professionals when needed.