Psychiatric Assessments

( Inpatient Treatment if required at Priory Hospital in North London under Dr Desai-Gupta ​ We offer Face-to-Face Psychiatric appointments to patients based in London, Hertfordshire and Essex at Atrom Mindcare Clinic in Epping. We also provide online Consultation to patients from all over United Kingdom. Prescriptions can be emailed securely to you or your GP. If you are based far from London and therapy or inpatient treatment is needed, we liaise with your local services to facilitate this. Dr Desai-Gupta, Clinical Director at Atrom Mindcare has admitting rights at The Priory Hospital in North London and if needed, she is able to organise inpatient care for you here.

Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation is a type of neuromodulation treatment which is NICE accredited for treating Depression. In this treatment, a gentle 2mA electric current is delivered through a headset to stimulate the part of the brain which is known to be responsible for emotional regulation, and is hypoactive in people with depression. This device is safe and available for purchase over the counter for patients to use at home independently in the UK. However, patients find it beneficial when this treatment is conducted under ongoing supervision, monitoring and guidance from their Consultant Psychiatrist. Weekly supervision can be done through a secure online platform and regular follow-up appointments are done to regularly review treatment plans.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a developmental disorder of childhood which can often persist into adulthood. It can manifest itself by causing problems in one's ability to focus, pay attention to detail and complete tasks, organise oneself or remain patient in situations which demand patience. If these issues are causing concern in your everyday life, you may have ADHD in Adulthood and the results of treatment can be life-changing. ADHD can sometimes be complicated by other mental health difficulties like Anxiety and Depression, Personality Disorders or Bipolar Illness. To find out if you may need help with ADHD, please book a Consultation.

Depression, fear, and anxiety are some of the most common and uncomfortable emotions that we can experience at some point in our lives. Inevitable life changes sometimes worsen these. When these emotions become severe, they interfere with relationships, leisure, work and life in general. Through treatment, you can recover motivation, perspective, and joy that you once had in your life. Please book a Consultation if you think you need help with this.

Intrusive thoughts, repetitive behaviours; extreme fear in certain situations, preventing everyday life activities or traumatic life experiences leading to emotional & functional difficulties can all be uncomfortable experiences. Therapy can be highly effective in combination with medication, in moderate and severe situations. Please book a Consultation if you require help with these conditions.

Being abused or witnessing abuse, being bullied, lack of supportive parenting and other traumatic experiences whilst growing up can impact one's life-long ability to trust other people, form confiding relationships and the ability to cope normally in times of stress. Some conduct difficulties experienced in childhood can be pervasive into adulthood and impact all aspects of life and normal functioning. Some people with Personality Disorders are more vulnerable to developing other complex mental health problems like Addictions, Depression and Psychosis.

In recent years, the diagnosis of Bipolar Illness has received increased media attention due to various celebrities having suffered from it. The condition is characterised by severe prolonged mood swings accompanied by sleep disturbances and uncharacteristic thoughts and behaviours. Treatment with Mood-Stabilising Medication is very effective.

About 1% of us are prone to developing a Psychotic illness in times of stress, due to illicit drug use, infection or injury or sometimes, even without a trigger. When this happens, one maynot see a need to wash and dress appropriately, one loses touch with reality and can have beliefs which seem bizarre to others or experience hearing, seeing, smelling or feeling things that other people are unable to experience. This can lead to difficulty functioning. Holistic treatment is very effective.