I work as a psychiatrist (a doctor who specialises in mental health and mental illness) near Saffron Walden, Essex. I have twenty-seven years of experience in providing help with various psychiatric conditions including depression and anxiety, psychosis, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), and autistic spectrum disorder (ASD).

My patients in the Saffron Walden area of Essex are provided with structured clinical assessments which cover the issues they may have. I provide sympathetic, approachable and practical help.

People are sometimes put off when they think about seeking help with their mental health. This sort of hesitation and uncertainty is quite normal. Sometimes it may stem from a lack of knowledge about exactly what a psychiatrist does. For some people, it can be a result of some negative myths associated with psychiatry, which they may have heard from others.

But psychiatric treatment can provide many benefits for those who are struggling with mental health issues, providing clarity about what exactly is “wrong” – because many mental health conditions are not easy to identify and pinpoint. They typically have a number of causes which again means identifying a specific disorder isn’t easy. A psychiatric assessment can provide an accurate diagnosis of a complex situation.

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. Over time it can have a big positive effect on a person’s quality of life.

Clearly the symptoms associated with mental health conditions take their toll on people and 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 about the issues you are having, provide opportunities for personal growth, assess your physical health and in the fullness of time, improve the overall quality of your life.

If you live in Saffron Walden or in any of the towns or villages nearby including Newport, Littlebury, Great Chesterford and anywhere else in the area, I can help you with whatever mental health difficulties you may be dealing with. Contact me today to find out more.