5 Best Psychiatrists in London

Dr. Herves is a general consultant psychiatrist for children over 11 years old, adolescents, and adults. She has extensive experience working with OCD, memory problems, OCD, psychosis, panic attacks, behavioural problems, and many more. 

She specialises in mood disorders, ADHD, and online bullying cases specifically. So if this is something you’re struggling with, she’s a great option.  

She has an impressive academic background. She finished her degree in medicine in 2007 from University of Santiago de Compostela and specialised in general psychiatry. 

She then completed a specialist Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Imperial College, London. 

She has extensive experience working as a consultant child & adolescent psychiatrist and lead clinician in acute adolescent inpatient units and outreach treatment teams in the country. 

Aside from her solid credentials, we think she’s one of the best because of her empathy. She has a deep understanding and respect of psychiatric distress and difficulties and won’t invalidate what you’re going through. 

She’s professional and very easy to talk to. She helps put her clients at ease with her excellent bedside manner. 

She approaches cases with a multidisciplinary and holistic approach, which we like. 

The clinic she’s part of has a huge team of psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, and other specialists. So if you need referrals, it’s easy to find someone who has expertise in your particular case. 

Do know that their fees for consultations can be hefty. A session with a psychiatrist can cost around £495 an hour. 

So if you’re on a tight budget, it might be best to check out other clinics. 

We find their website intuitive and updated. We noticed, however, that it takes them longer to get back to you if you reach them through the online forms. 

It might be best to give them a call instead. 

Dr. Singh has over 19 years of experience in mental health services. For 10 years, he has been working as a consultant psychiatrist in both the National Health Service and the independent sector. 

As for his academic background, he finished his basic specialist training in psychiatry and became a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists in 2007. He then completed an MSc in psychiatry research at the University of Manchester. 

He’s well-versed in assessment and treatment for most of the mental conditions including the following: 

• ADHD
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Anxiety
• OCD
• PTSD
• complex PTSD
• Personality disorders
• Depression
• Psychosis
• Bipolar mood disorder
• Schizophrenia

Aside from his skill, efficiency, and extensive experience, we like going to him because he’s very personable. He’s easy to talk to and his gentle approach helps patients like us feel calm. 

The whole process is also documented every step of the way. You’ll get a detailed report after your assessment that you can download for easier access. 

The clinic he’s working at also has a huge team of other doctors should you need a referral. You also don’t need to worry about getting a good schedule because there are a lot of specialists who can cater to your needs. 

The fees are within industry standard, although initial assessments for children can be quite expensive. You can check their fees here. 

They have an intuitive online booking system, based on our experience. Although we prefer inquiring and booking over the phone. 

We do wish their website offered more information about their services. The website seems outdated. 

Dr. Ilea is a general adult consultant psychiatrist with extensive experience under her belt. We like her a lot for her multidisciplinary, patient-centred approach in treatment. 

She specialises in handling patients with eating disorders, having spent 5 years working in highly specialist ED units in the city. However, she also has experience working with the following conditions: 

• Personality disorders
• Mood disorders
• Anxiety disorders
• Trauma related disorders
• Psychosis
• ADHD

Aside from extensive experience, she also has an excellent bedside manner. She really makes patients feel heard and understood. 

She supports patients every step of the way and is very hands on. We like how approachable and easy to talk to she is. 

Their clinic has a huge team of psychiatrists, psychologists, and other specialists so it’s easy to get referrals if needed. It’s also easy to book an appointment in general because of their intuitive online form. 

Aside from private psychiatry, they also offer a wide range of services like psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, EMDR therapy, ADHD treatment, autism assessments, among others. 

We like that they even do home visits, making their services more accessible to more people. They also work with most major insurance companies, so it’s also more accessible financially. 

Do know that you have to pay in advance before your session. If you fail to cancel within 48 hours before your session, you will not get refunded. 

We find their website a bit outdated, however, making it difficult to look through their services. Their pricing for psychiatrist consultations are also not upfront, you have to contact them for the price. 

Dr. Ivantu is a Consultant Psychiatrist CCT with years of experience in mental health services. He finished his specialty training in Oxford UK. 

He has clinical experience in developing ADHD services, which is one of his specialisations. Aside from ADHD, he can also help those struggling with the following conditions: 

• Complex cases
• Self-harm
• ASD
• Anxiety
• Depression
• PTSD
• OCD
• Psychosis
• Treatment-resistant conditions

Aside from his impressive credentials and experience, we like his approach to treatment which is very collaborative. From the very start of the initial session, he will assess your situation and ask for your perspective. 

He also takes on a biopsychosocial approach which means that aside from medication, he will also look into other psychological factors and lifestyle changes in your treatment. 

His gentle manner also helps to put patients at ease. He’s easy to talk to. 

Do note that he holds all consultations and assessments mostly online via video call. In some rare cases, he does home visits. 

This is perfect for people with mobility issues or if they don’t have time to go to a clinic themselves. We do understand, however, that this setup is not for everyone. 

So if you’re looking for an in-person consultation in a clinic, you can check out the other psychiatrists on our list. 

Since this is his private practice, he’s the only psychiatrist. So it might be hard to get a schedule right away. 

His fees can also be expensive. So that’s something to take into account as well. 

Despite these factors, however, we find Dr. Ivantu a really great psychiatrist worthy of a spot on our list. 

Dr. Woolfson is a respected senior psychiatrist in the city with over 40 years of clinical and academic experience. He’s well known for his excellent diagnostic skills and expertise in treating and managing different kinds of psychiatric conditions. 

He’s a great option for complicated diagnostic cases, from what we’ve seen. 

He got his medical degree from the University of Cape Town and had his postgraduate training in psychiatry at the Maudsley and St. George’s Hospitals. He also holds a Diploma in Psychological Medicine. 

He’s awarded fellowships by the Royal College of Psychiatry, the Royal College of Physicians and the Royal Society of Medicine. 

Aside from these qualifications, he also has great bedside manner. It’s not hard to see why he’s well known in the field. 

He’s a multi-disciplinarian so he combines different techniques, psychotherapy, and cognitive approaches depending on the patient’s need. 

He is in private practice so if you’re looking for a huge clinic, you may have to check with our other options on this list. 

He meets patients in person or via video call, which makes it very convenient. 

We do find the booking process and his website to be quite outdated, which makes it difficult to go through his services. We think it’s better and faster to get a response if you give his secretary a call instead.