Psychiatry at Psyche Clinic
Expert, discreet psychiatric care tailored to your unique needs
At Psyche Clinic, we offer comprehensive psychiatric services led by some of the UK’s most experienced and highly qualified psychiatrists. Based on prestigious Harley Street in London, our clinic provides a discreet and supportive environment for individuals seeking professional help with a wide range of mental health conditions.
10 Harley St
London W1G 9PF, UK
Psychiatry at Psyche Clinic
Expert, discreet psychiatric care tailored to your unique needs
We have specially selected a small number of Consultant Psychiatrists who have many years experience at Consultant level having trained at prestigious UK Medical Schools and had high quality specialist training with many years experience at Consultant level.
Our Consultant Psychiatrists offer expert, discreet and confidential assessments which will result in a comprehensive report which will be made available to you and others involved in your clinical care such as your GP unless you have specifically requested not to do so.
Following your assessment there will be a recommended plan for treatment which may include medication and specialist therapy in a modality relevant to your presenting issues
Assessments and follow up appointments may take place in person at 10 Harley Street which is a very comfortable setting, or may take place remotely via zoom which many patients find more convenient as there is no need to travel to appointments.
What is Psychiatry?
Psychiatry is a medical specialty focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental, emotional, and behavioural disorders. Our psychiatrists are medical doctors who have completed medical and psychiatry training in prestigious UK universities and training programmes.
Psychiatrists can assess both the psychological and physical aspects of mental health, and where appropriate, prescribe medication as part of a personalised treatment plan and recommend the appropriate type of psychological intervention for the presenting issues.
Our Approach
At Psyche Clinic, our approach is rooted in offering expert opinion and treatment based on best available current clinical evidence and following evidence based treatment protocols.
Clinical excellence, compassion, and personalisation is at our core. We recognise that seeing a professional for your mental health struggle can be wary prospect. We pride ourselves in being friendly and relatable which our patients notice from the outset which places them at ease.
We take time to understand you and how the problems arose and taking a full history of your presenting problems in the context of your life so far and any previous mental health struggles you may have had.
When formulating a plan for treatment this is done collaboratively with you the patient and will come up with a recommended plan together that is acceptable to you.
If medication is recommended the rationale will be clearly explained and any benefits or potential side effects will be discussed with you.
When considering therapeutic options we will discuss the particular therapeutic modality recommended and why, as not all therapies are the same with some being more suitable for some conditions and not others. We will link you up with one of our highly trained therapists who is able to offer the right kind of therapy for your particular issues.
Dr. Az Hakeem
MBBS MSc FRCPsych
Dr. Az Hakeem is a highly experienced Consultant Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist based on Harley Street, with over 25 years in the field, extensive NHS and international experience, and a specialist focus on forensic psychiatry, psychotherapy, and private mental health care.
Conditions We Treat
Expert Care Across a Broad Spectrum of Conditions
At Psyche Clinic, our psychiatrists provide expert assessment and medical management for a broad range of mental health conditions.
Conditions we treat include the following:
•ADHD / ADD
• Depression
• Bipolar Affective Disorder
• Anxiety and Panic
• Professional Stress / Burnout
• Bullying in the workplace
• Phobias
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Trauma and PTSD
• Victims of sexual or other forms of abuse
• Social Anxiety
• Life Crises
• Relationship difficulties
• Sleep disorders
• Alcohol related problems
• Addictions and Substance Misuse
• Difficulties relating to sexuality
• Psychotic conditions including Schizophrenia
What to Expect
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During your initial consultation, your psychiatrist will introduce themselves and let you feel at ease and comfortable.
We pride ourselves in being friendly and relatable knowing that for many the idea of seeing someone for their mental health may itself be stressful.
We will take a comprehensive history, explore current challenges and take a timeline of your mental health history and a history of your life to date and other medical issues or medications you have and any problems within the family.
At the end of the assessment our psychiatrist will explain what their understanding of the issues are and explain what treatments are recommended based on best evidence based treatment. All plans are decided in collaboration with you and we will ensure that you understand why any proposed treatments are being recommended along with the hoped for benefits and any potential side effects of any. It is important that any treatment plan both makes sense to you and is acceptable with you. Treatment plans may include medication and / or psychological therapy from one of our experienced therapists specialised in the particular type of psychological treatment which is right for you.
Why Choose Psychiatry at Psyche Clinic?
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Our Psychiatrists are especially selected as having benefitted from training in prestigious UK Medical Schools and Psychiatry training programmes. They all have many years experience at Consultant level.
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In addition to the above Psychiatrists are chosen based on their friendly and relatable manner which is at our core
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Our Psychiatrists work well with our team of highly trained Psychologists and Therapists ensuring excellent communication between all professionals with evolved in your care.
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We give you the choice of seeing our experts either face to face at Harley Street or remotely via zoom which many find to be more convenient as there is no need to travel and you are in the comfort of your own home.
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Face to face appointments are based at 10 Harley Street which is an extremely comfortable and relaxed setting with excellent waiting rooms with stylish comfortable interiors and armchairs. 10 Harley Street is easily accessible either by tube (5 mins from Oxford Circus underground) or there is pay and display parking outside.
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You do not have to choose whether all your appointments are face to face or via zoom and you can mix these up as you go along.
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Personalised treatment plans centred on you and devised in collaboration with you with a focus on getting you well and aiming for long-term wellbeing