Eating Disorder Psychiatrist
WHAT IS A PSYCHIATRIST?
One of the services that The London Centre offers is psychiatric assessment and treatment in our London clinic including a prescription service for those who would benefit from medication.
Psychiatrists are medically trained doctors who have chosen to specialise in mental health. Within the field of eating disorders, an eating disorder psychiatrist can diagnose, evaluate, and monitor medical risk, prescribe medication for any relevant comorbidities such as depression or anxiety, provide an opinion on treatment planning, and assist with stepping up to a more intensive form of treatment if required. Whilst not all clients will need or want medication, for many, medication may be an important part of their treatment planning. Additionally, where physical or medical risk is present, it may be important to have someone have oversight into this in order to make recommendations to help ensure your safety.
WHY SEE AN EATING DISORDER PSYCHIATRIST?
If physical or psychological risk is present, or if there is a level of complexity to your presentation involving a number of different difficulties, we may recommend that you see an eating disorder psychiatrist. You are able to see a psychiatrist internally or externally to the London clinic, or within the NHS if appropriate, and we are able to help with referrals if you choose not to see a psychiatrist at The London Centre. Additionally, if you are on medication or would like to consider medication options, it may be beneficial to do this through an eating disorder psychiatrist rather than via your GP.
There is a range of medications that can be prescribed to help people with mental health difficulties, and a psychiatrist will be able to talk you through all of the medication options available to you and either prescribe a medication for you or arrange for your NHS GP to prescribe them.
Where medication has been prescribed, it is always helpful to offer a follow-up appointment to check that the medication is working for you; however, unlike other clinics, this can be done in a 15-minute telephone appointment to save on costs. Very often, there will be a period of monitoring and dose adjustment as many of these medications take a while to reach their full effect.
Where medication isn't working for you, either due to unwanted side effects or because you aren't seeing the desired improvements, there are usually a number of alternatives which we will help you consider so that you find the one for you.
PSYCHIATRIST VS PSYCHOLOGIST?
Ultimately, it comes down to the severity of your condition and whether you are likely to need medication. Talking therapy will almost always be a part of your treatment; therefore, we often recommend an assessment appointment with a Psychologist first, and from there, we will recommend that you see a psychiatrist if we feel this would be a helpful part of your treatment.
Our recommendation is that your Psychiatric appointments are alongside Psychology, Dietetics or Occupational Therapy as talking therapy, primarily Enhanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT-E) as the leading evidence based treatment for eating disorders, meaning it has been shown to be the most effective treatment for adult clients.
Specialist Team
The London Centre comprises specialist health professionals trained in evidence-based treatments for eating disorders. The team includes:
Eating disorder Psychiatrists
Clinical Psychologists
Counselling Psychologists
Trainee Psychologists
Occupational Therapists
Dietitians
Family/Couple Therapists
Diverse Treatment Options
The clinic's specialist nature and the experience of its team also enable the offering of a wide variety of treatment approaches and therapies. The clinics offer both in-person and remote consultations.Personalised Care
At The London Centre, we believe it's important to align our patients with both the right clinician and the appropriate treatment. While we ensure the use of evidence-based therapies, we also ensure taking the time to listen to client preferences. This approach enables us to find the therapist and approach that best suits your needs.Testimonials
How it works
Our team conducts a comprehensive evaluation, leveraging the expertise of multiple specialists, to ensure that our treatment is effective and tailored to your personal recovery.
Step 1
Contact Us
Before making an appointment, you can contact us with any questions you might have via phone, email, or by using our online contact form. Your first contact will more than likely be with Kerry, our wonderful PA.Step 2
Assessment
Before the initial session, clients are requested to complete a brief questionnaire regarding their current circumstances, preferences, and availability for appointments. While not mandatory, this information assists us in matching individuals with the most suitable clinician for their psychiatric assessment London.Step 3
First Session
Following the assessment, clients will have a session to discuss their recommended treatment plan. A start date will be agreed upon, and arrangements will be made for an initial session.FAQs
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The fees do vary depending on, which clinician you see. For a full summary of our fees, what health insurance company policies we accept, and details about making payments please click the link. (https://www.thelondoncentre.co.uk/fees)
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Our Team PA, Kerry, is available to answer any questions you may have prior to booking an assessment. If you would like to discuss treatment options or have a general conversation prior to booking, you are able to schedule a call with Mini Jones, our Clinic Lead who is always happy to discuss any questions or concerns. For further information, or to request a call back, please click the link provided to get in touch via email, phone, or through our online contact form.(https://www.thelondoncentre.co.uk/book-an-appointment)
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It is important to note that we do have a 24 hour cancellation policy on all booked appointments. Any cancellations received within 24 hours remain fully charged.
We request payment for an initial assessment appointment in advance of your appointment, which you can make over the phone using a debit or credit card or via the secure payment link sent to you with your invoice. For any further treatment sessions, and unless covered by private health insurance, we will invoice you sessionally which is payable upon receipt, however, we offer a maximum 30-day period in order to receive payment.
All appointment reminders will be sent to you via our client management system ‘Cliniko’ - notifications@cliniko.com please do add this email address to your inbox contacts to ensure all communications are received promptly. -
Therapy is most effective when a series of appointments tailored to your individual requirements can be established. The NICE guidelines are between 20-40 appointments but we are guided by our clients depending on their needs, preference, and motivation to adopt change. We will always remain flexible to accommodate your preferences.