Treatments

How I can help

I have a wealth of experience treating mental health problems relating to a chronic physical illness, for example, depression in diabetes or anxiety in COPD. I have extensive experience working in Europe’s busiest Major Trauma Centre at the Royal London Hospital, caring for people who have mental health problems as a consequence of having sustained serious or life-threatening injuries.

In addition, I have special expertise and extensive experience in mental health and HIV, including memory problems relating to HIV brain disease (HAND and/or HIV encephalopathy).

I also have a strong interest in the role of complementary therapies such as yoga, meditation, and mindfulness in the treatment of mental health problems.

Depression

Depression is not the same as being sad or upset, which happens to everyone from time to time.

Anxiety

Anxiety is a very common mental health difficulty. Anxiety goes beyond ordinary worrying and can be very distressing and disabling.

OCD

OCD is a kind of anxiety disorder. It can cause major difficulties in everyday life for people if they don’t get the right treatment.

PTSD

Traumatic experiences can be overwhelming and cause significant psychological distress. Some people develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and experience symptoms like reliving the event or events in the daytime (flashbacks) or at night (nightmares).

Mental health problems in LGBT people

LGBT people are more at risk of experiencing trauma such as discrimination, stigma, rejection by family, and violence, which means they are more likely to develop mental health problems as a consequence.

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