Based near the beautiful cathedral city of Ely in Cambridgeshire, I have been a psychiatrist (a doctor who specialises in mental health and mental illness) for twenty-seven years, providing help and treatment for a number of psychiatric conditions including depression and anxiety, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), autistic spectrum disorder (ASD), and psychosis.

I give my patients structured clinical assessments covering whatever issues they may hav. My goal is to be sympathetic, approachable and practical in terms of the help that can be offered.

Many people are unsure about whether to seek help with their mental health. It is quite normal to be hesitant when thinking about seeing a psychiatrist. Sometimes this may stem from uncertainty about what exactly a psychiatrist does, or even some negative myths associated with psychiatry.

Psychiatric treatment can provide many benefits for people struggling with their mental health. For example, treatment can provide clarity about what exactly is “wrong” – because many mental health conditions are not straightforward to identify and pinpoint. Usually they have a number of causes which again means identifying a specific disorder isn’t easy. An appointment with a psychiatrist can provide an accurate diagnosis.

Appointments with a psychiatrist may be the first step taken to work on their mental health or another step to working on themselves. By providing an accurate diagnosis, psychiatrists can develop a specific treatment plan that works well with the patient’s current health and mental health concerns. If followed, this plan of treatment allows for positive change and personal growth. Ultimately it can have a big positive effect on a person’s quality of life.

Mental health difficulties take a toll on people, and clearly the symptoms associated with mental health conditions negatively impact on their quality of life. Seeking a psychiatric assessment, receiving the accurate diagnosis and starting a tailored, personal treatment plan can lead to resolution of these symptoms. It is not an overstatement to say that seeing a psychiatrist can help you to get your life back.

A psychiatrist can provide clarity surrounding the issues you are having, can assess your physical health, can provide opportunities for personal growth, and in the fullness of time, improve the overall quality of your life.

If you live in Ely or in any of the towns or villages nearby in Cambridgeshire including Waterbeach, Soham, Witchford, Haddenham, Sutton, Chatteris and others, I am ideally placed to assist you with whatever mental health difficulties you may be dealing with. Contact me today to find out more about how I can help you.