Our Consultants

Dr. David Li

Consultant Psychiatrist - Adult

GMC 2933728

Specialty Areas: ADHD, anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder.

Experience: Dr. Li has over 25 years of combined experience working with ADHD patients across the NHS in the UK, Canada and New Zealand. He completed his medical education at Birmingham Medical School and also holds a postgraduate diploma in Psychotherapy from the University of Liverpool.

Approach: Dr. Li takes a holistic approach, integrating psychotherapy and exploring alternative treatments for neurodiversity.

 

Dr. Nigel Tunstall

Consultant Psychiatrist - Adult

GMC 3431564

MBBS, MRCPsych

Specialty Areas: ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, impulsivity and mental health disorders.

Experience: Dr. Tunstall has more than 25 years of specialist clinical experience across the NHS, private practice and academic psychiatry. His experience includes ADHD and autism spectrum disorders, research into impulsivity and the treatment of mental disorders. He completed his education at St George’s Hospital Medical School and has specialist registration in General Psychiatry and Old Age Psychiatry.

Approach: Dr. Tunstall believes in neuroscience-informed treatment with a focus on pharmacotherapy in an optimal environment, drawing on his extensive clinical, academic and research experience.

Dr Alan Cross Consultant Psychiatrist - Adult

Dr Alan Cross

Consultant Psychiatrist - Adult

GMC: 4584487

CCT in General Adult Psychiatry

Specialty Areas: Adult ADHD, Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Addiction Psychiatry.

Experience: Dr. Cross is a Consultant Psychiatrist with over 25 years’ experience in adult mental health. He trained at University College London, qualifying in 1999, started working in mental health in 2001 and became a Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists in 2006. He holds a Certificate of Completion of Training in General Adult Psychiatry with a subspecialty endorsement in Addiction Psychiatry. His main specialist interest is Adult ADHD, alongside neurodevelopmental disorders and addiction psychiatry. He has worked in Adult ADHD for more than 15 years and has assessed and treated thousands of adults, including individuals with complex or co-existing conditions such as anxiety, depression, trauma-related difficulties and substance misuse.

Dr. Cross spent 14 years working at senior level within NHS Community Mental Health Teams and an Assertive Outreach Team in East London. Between 2021 and 2025, he also worked extensively delivering structured online ADHD assessments and treatment.

Approach: Dr. Cross takes a thorough, structured and collaborative approach. He places strong emphasis on diagnostic clarity, clear explanation and developing treatment plans that are practical, personalised and safe.

Dr Rebecca McLaren

Consultant Psychiatrist

GMC 4536226

MBBS, BSc (Hons), MRCPsych, PgDip, BUPA Registered

Specialty Areas: ADHD, autism, tics, gender-identity development and dysphoria, anxiety and mood disorders, eating disorders, BDD, psychosis, OCD and the mental and physical health interface.

Experience: Dr. McLaren has over 17 years of experience as a Consultant Psychiatrist in the NHS, with broad experience across different settings. She received her training at the Maudsley and Bart’s & The Royal London Medical School. She also holds a postgraduate diploma in CBT from the Institute of Psychiatry.

Approach: Dr. McLaren believes in thorough and compassionate assessments and treatment plans using a wide range of biopsychosocial and therapeutic approaches.

Siobhán Birrell

Educational Psychologist

BA Psychology, MA Educational Psychology

Specialty Areas: Educational Profiles, Cognitive Profiles, Children and Adolescents, Learning Disabilities including Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADHD and Autism.

Experience: Siobhán has experience in educational psychology alongside teaching.

Approach: Siobhán conducts comprehensive assessments, considering co-occurring conditions and underlying neurodiversity. She develops personalised treatment plans based on the child’s individual needs and prioritises the best interests and wellbeing of the child while ensuring support for the family.

Dr. Shashi Kiran

Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

GMC: 6116886

MBBS, MRCPsych

Specialty Areas: ADHD, neurodevelopmental disorders, mood disorders, anxiety and stress-related conditions, psychosis and child safeguarding.

Experience: Dr. Kiran is both an Adult and Child Consultant Psychiatrist with over two decades of clinical experience in ADHD and mental health services across the UK. A substantial focus of his consultant practice has been in neurodevelopmental disorders, particularly ADHD. Dr. Kiran has led service development initiatives for ADHD pathways within the NHS and has contributed to NICE consultation processes.

Approach: Dr. Kiran believes in developing personalised care plans based on the individual needs of each person and child. His approach is centred on the individual’s interests, development and wellbeing, while ensuring appropriate support and guidance are also provided to families.

Dr Kahlil Memon

Consultant Neuropsychiatrist

GMC: 6127587

MBBS, CCT in Psychiatry

Specialty Areas: ADHD, PTSD, acquired brain injury, Korsakoff syndrome, Huntington’s disease and Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Experience: Dr. Memon is a Consultant Neuropsychiatrist with extensive experience in the assessment and treatment of a wide range of neuropsychiatric and mental health conditions. He has particular expertise in diagnosing and managing ADHD in adults, especially in complex cases where symptoms are shaped by trauma, neurodevelopmental history or co-existing mental health difficulties. Dr. Memon has held senior roles across community and inpatient services.

Approach: Dr. Memon is known for his thorough, patient-centred approach.

Dr. Joseph Rodrigues

Consultant Psychiatrist - Adult

GMC: 4764245

MB, BS, MRCPsych, MSc, CCT

Specialty Areas: ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), treatment-resistant psychiatric disorders.

Experience: Dr. Rodrigues has worked across community and inpatient rehabilitation, early intervention, liaison psychiatry, assertive outreach, acute inpatient care and home treatment in both the NHS and private sectors.

Approach: Dr. Rodrigues’ approach is to listen to your story and draw on his significant experience to support you in achieving optimal mental health.

Dr Nadia Imran consultant psychiatrist

Dr Nadia Imran

Consultant Psychiatrist - Adult

GMC: 7456965

Specialty Areas: ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, depression, anxiety disorders, OCD, personality disorder, PTSD, eating disorders, bipolar disorder, cyclothymia, schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders.

Experience: Dr. Imran is a Consultant Psychiatrist with experience across crisis work, community psychiatry, inpatient psychiatry, rehabilitation and neurodevelopmental conditions including ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder. She graduated from Hull York Medical School and completed her psychiatric training in South Yorkshire. She is on the GMC specialist register and is ADOS and ADI-R trained. She also holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education.

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Approach: Dr. Imran is passionate about excellent patient care and trauma-informed care.

Dr Lauren Coates

Dr Lauren Coates

Consultant Psychiatrist - Children & Adults

GMC: 6077398

Specialty Areas: Neurodiversity in children and young people, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment and support.

Experience: Dr. Coates is a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist with more than 12 years of experience across different areas of CAMHS. She has spent more than two years working exclusively with children and young people with neurodiversity, from assessment and diagnosis through to treatment and support.

Approach: Dr. Coates has lived experience and feels strongly that timely and accurate diagnosis of neurodiversity is essential to provide children and young people with the support they need.

Dr Amit Jain Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist

Dr Amit Jain

Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist

GMC: 6043494

MBBS, MRCPsych, CCT (General Adult Psychiatry)

Specialty Areas: ADHD, Psychosis, Affective Disorders including Depression and Bipolar Affective Disorder, PTSD.

Experience: Dr. Jain has more than 20 years’ experience in psychiatry. He has been conducting ADHD assessments for more than 10 years across both NHS and private practice.

Approach: Dr. Jain likes to listen to his patients and understand their mental health challenges in order to provide the best evidence-based care and treatment.

Dr Mohamed Hamid Consultant Psychiatrist - Adult

Dr Mohamed Hamid

Consultant Psychiatrist -Adult

GMC: 7565002

Specialty Areas: ADHD, Autism and Neurodevelopmental Conditions.

Experience: Dr. Hamid is an NHS General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist with a particular interest in neurodevelopmental conditions, including ADHD and Autism. He is passionate about providing thoughtful, patient-centred assessments that help individuals better understand their experiences and access the support they need.

Approach: Dr. Hamid aims to create a warm and respectful environment where people feel listened to and understood

Dr Nusra Khodabux Consultant Psychiatrist - Adult

Dr Nusra Khodabux

Consultant Psychiatrist - Adult

 

GMC: 7050670

MBBS, MRCPsych, MA Health Research Methods

Specialty Areas: ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Psychiatry of Learning Disability.

Experience: Dr. Khodabux is a specialist Consultant Psychiatrist with over a decade of experience working within the NHS across foundation, core and higher specialist training posts, developing extensive expertise in both inpatient and community settings. She is an Honorary Fellow at the University of Leicester and has particular expertise in the assessment and management of ADHD and ASD, with formal training in ADOS, ADI-R and DIVA assessments. Dr. Khodabux also works in Psychiatry of Learning Disability at Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

Approach: Dr. Khodabux takes a specialist, evidence-based approach to the assessment and management of neurodevelopmental conditions, including ADHD and ASD

Dr Stefan Lorenz

Consultant Psychiatrist - Adult

GMC: 6115377

MBChB, MRCPsych, CCT

Specialty Areas: General Adult Psychiatry, Neurodiversity Assessments.

Experience: Dr. Lorenz graduated in 2005 from the University of Aberdeen and completed his psychiatry training in London, gaining his General Adult CCT in 2014. He has a certificate in postgraduate education and completed a foundation course in group psychotherapy at the Institute for Group Analysis. He has been actively involved in leadership and medical education and has an interest in Open Dialogue practice and EMDR. He currently works within NHS community services and has extensive experience in neurodiversity assessments.

Approach: Dr. Lorenz is keen to understand the story behind a person’s symptoms. He offers a partnership approach which is client-centred and values the benefits of psychoeducation to enable clients to make informed choices about their care.

 

Dr Bert Laszlo

Consultant Psychiatrist - Adult

GMC: 3628553

BSc, MBChB, MMed (Psychiatry), FRCPsych

Specialty Areas: ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder.

Experience: Dr. Laszlo has over 24 years’ experience as a Consultant Psychiatrist in the NHS.

Approach: Dr. Laszlo provides thorough and holistic assessments, considering co-occurring conditions and developing comprehensive treatment plans.

Dr Chaya Kapugama

Consultant Psychiatrist - Adult

GMC: 7487447

CESR (CP) in Intellectual Disability Psychiatry, MD (Psychiatry), MBBS, PGCert Medical Education

Specialty Areas: Intellectual (Learning) Disability Psychiatry, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) assessment and diagnosis, ADHD assessment and management, Neurodevelopmental Psychiatry.

Experience: Dr. Kapugama has over 15 years of psychiatric and mental health experience across the UK and Sri Lanka. She has been a Consultant in Intellectual Disability Psychiatry at Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust since 2019 and completed specialist training in Intellectual Disability Psychiatry in the UK. 

Approach: Dr. Kapugama takes a patient-centred and multidisciplinary approach, providing comprehensive assessment of intellectual disabilities and neurodevelopmental conditions. Her work focuses on evidence-based diagnosis and treatment of autism, ADHD and complex mental health presentations, collaborative care planning, and improving quality of life, independence and long-term outcomes.

Dr Stuart d’Arch Smith

General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist

GMC: 6166440

MBBS, MRCPsych

Specialty Areas: Adult ADHD, psychotherapy approaches and psychiatric pharmacology.

Experience: Dr. Smith is a Consultant Psychiatrist specialising in adult ADHD, with a particular interest in psychotherapy approaches. He also has an interest and expertise in the pharmacology of psychiatric medication. Dr. Smith has extensive experience within the NHS and has helped establish a neurodiversity clinic integrating occupational therapy and peer-support elements.

Approach: Dr. Smith is an advocate for the environment and focuses much of his work on making healthcare services more ecologically sustainable.

 

Dr. Stephanie Redpath

Consultant Psychiatrist - Child

GMC: 7140798

MBBS, BSc (Hons), MRCPsych, PgDip, BUPA Registered

Specialty Areas: ADHD, Autism, Anxiety and Mood Disorders, Mental Health.

Experience: Dr. Redpath has over 11 years’ experience as a Consultant Psychiatrist in the NHS and completed her psychiatry training in Northern Ireland.

Approach: Dr. Redpath provides thorough and holistic assessments, considering co-occurring conditions and developing comprehensive treatment plans.

Dr. Pooja Ramani

Consultant Psychiatrist - Child

GMC: 7358388

Specialty Areas: ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, OCD, Eating Disorders, Psychosis and Mental Health.

Experience: Dr. Ramani is a Consultant Psychiatrist specialising in child and adolescent psychiatry, with a focus on ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders and psychosis. She has extensive experience in an inpatient setting within the NHS. She completed her core training at the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust and obtained her Child and Adolescent Specialist Higher Training through the Great Ormond Street Hospital and Royal London training programme.

Approach: Dr. Ramani is passionate about neurodiversity and ensuring it is not overlooked in high-functioning individuals. She aims to provide a holistic, child-centred assessment encompassing a strengths-based approach.

Dr Mohammed Ashir

CCT in General Adult and Old Age Psychiatry

GMC: 5201596

MBBS, MRCPsych

Specialty Areas: Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Anxiety Disorders, OCD, PTSD, Personality Disorders and Perinatal Mental Illness.

Experience: Dr. Ashir is a highly experienced Consultant Psychiatrist with more than 20 years of clinical practice in adult mental health services, including the NHS. He has worked across acute inpatient wards, community mental health teams, psychiatric intensive care units and specialist rehabilitation services.

Approach: Dr. Ashir’s clinical approach is grounded in collaborative formulation, seeking to understand each individual’s difficulties within the broader context of their personal, social, family and occupational life.

Dr Sohila Abouelkomsan

Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

GMC: 7768438

Specialty Areas: ADHD, Autism, anxiety, mood difficulties and complex emotional or behavioural presentations.

Experience: Dr. Abouelkomsan is a GMC registered Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist with extensive experience working in CAMHS services across the UK. She has supported young people and families with a wide range of mental health needs, including ADHD, Autism, anxiety, mood difficulties and complex emotional or behavioural presentations. Dr. Abouelkomsan has significant experience in psychiatric assessments, formulation and treatment plans. She has also been involved in multidisciplinary team leadership, service development, research, and the supervision and training of other healthcare professionals.

Approach: Dr. Abouelkomsan takes a comprehensive and patient-centred approach to assessment and treatment, supporting young people and families across a wide range of mental health and neurodevelopmental needs

Dr Davison Nwosu

Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

GMC: 5199683

MBBS, MRCPsych

Specialty Areas: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

Experience: Dr. Nwosu is a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and is on the specialist register. He has around 20 years’ experience working in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in a variety of roles and settings. He qualified as a Consultant in August 2015.

Approach: Dr. Nwosu’s approach to patient care and treatment is grounded in keeping an open and non-judgemental mind, with a healthy dose of curiosity and empathy.

Dr Syzmon Zimirski

GMC: 7584693


Specialty Areas:
General Adult Psychiatry, complex and enduring mental health conditions and psychotic disorders.

Experience: Dr. Zimirski is a Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry with extensive NHS and private practice experience. He obtained his CCT in General Adult Psychiatry in 2016. His experience includes community mental health services, the Intensive Case Management for Psychosis team at Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust and a Consultant Psychiatrist role within NELFT NHS Foundation Trust’s Community Recovery Team. His clinical work includes the assessment and management of adults with complex and enduring mental health conditions, including psychotic disorders and risk assessment.

Approach: Dr. Zimirski has undertaken extensive training in psychodynamic psychotherapy and sociotherapy and brings a psychologically informed and holistic approach to the treatment of mental health conditions.

Dr Michael Grant

Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

GMC: 6167864

MBBS, MRCPsych, CCT

Specialty Areas: Neurodiversity, Neurodevelopmental Disorders, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), OCD, Tourette Syndrome, and the mental health and wellbeing of young people.

Experience: Dr. Grant is an experienced Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist with over 15 years of experience providing specialist child and adolescent psychiatric services. He trained at the Oxford School of Psychiatry, Great Ormond Street Hospital and the UCL Institute of Child Health. This included working as an Honorary Researcher and becoming a published author in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, examining the effects of exercise on neurodevelopmental disorders and mental health. As a consultant, Dr. Grant has led neurodevelopmental pathways within several private and NHS clinics. He has also worked with elite athletes and coaches as a sports psychiatrist.

Approach: Dr. Grant is a passionate believer in evidence-based approaches to treatment and recovery. He believes young people and families deserve an expert, comprehensive assessment, formulation, diagnosis where appropriate, and psychoeducation. His experience enables him to offer reassuring support and individualised holistic plans of care to young people navigating complex neurodevelopmental and mental health challenges

Dr Prema Raman

Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

GMC: 5198381

MRCPsych, MBBS

Specialty Areas: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

Experience: Dr. Raman has over 18 years’ experience as a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist within NHS Community CAMHS services. She currently works as a Locum Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist in the Newham CAMHS Neurodevelopmental Team at East London NHS Foundation Trust. She has extensive experience in assessing and managing complex psychiatric disorders, neurodevelopmental conditions, psychiatric emergencies, suspected psychosis, eating disorders and learning disabilities.

Approach: Dr. Raman takes a collaborative, patient-centred and multidisciplinary approach, working closely with children, young people, families, schools, healthcare professionals and partner agencies to provide comprehensive assessment and evidence-based treatment. She places a strong emphasis on accurate diagnosis, holistic care planning, psychopharmacological expertise, risk management and improving long-term outcomes for children and adolescents with complex mental health and neurodevelopmental needs