My approach
Addiction Psychiatry and Dual Diagnosis
Deciding to talk to someone about alcohol, drugs, or an addictive behaviour is one of the hardest steps there is. Many of my patients tell me they put it off for years. When you do reach out, you deserve to be met with genuine expertise and absolutely no judgement.
Addiction is rarely straightforward. For many people, substance use becomes entangled with other mental health difficulties like depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, or psychosis. These presentations are often called dual diagnosis, and they need a clinician who can hold the full picture rather than treat each difficulty in isolation.
I have specialist training and extensive experience in addiction psychiatry. My experience spans alcohol and drug use disorders, behavioural addictions, relapse prevention, and the complex interactions between substance use and severe mental illness, mood disorders, trauma, and neurodevelopmental conditions.
My approach to addiction is evidence-based and practical, combining psychosocial and pharmacological interventions within a framework that takes account of the full range of factors affecting your life, not just your substance use.
Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) in Adults
Receiving an accurate autism diagnosis as an adult can be life-changing. It can provide clarity, access to the right support, and a framework for understanding yourself that may have been missing for years. I am trained in gold-standard Autism assessments, including the ADOS-2 Module 4 and ADI-R-informed assessment, and I provide comprehensive diagnostic assessments with detailed written reports and feedback.
ADHD in Adults
ADHD in adults is frequently missed or misunderstood, particularly when it presents alongside other conditions. I have extensive experience initiating, monitoring, and titrating ADHD medication. I also hold specialist training from the UKAAN Adult ADHD Clinical Training Course. If you have been wondering whether ADHD might be contributing to the difficulties you are experiencing, I can offer a thorough, structured assessment and a clear, honest account of the findings and what they mean for you.
Medico-Legal Reports and Expert Witness
I prepare psychiatric expert witness reports for legal proceedings and have experience of court and tribunal work from my time in forensic settings.
Education & Training
Qualifications
- CCT in General Adult Psychiatry with Endorsement in Substance Misuse (2026)
- Approved Clinician (2026)
- Section 12 approved ( 2024)
- MRCPsych (2022)
- MB BCh — Alexandria University, Egypt (2014, Excellent with Honours)
- UKAAN Adult ADHD Clinical Training Course
- ADOS-2 Training (Marianna Murin)
- ADI-R Training (Compass Psychology)
- Bond Solon Report Writing Course (2026)
Experience
- Consultant Psychiatrist, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (2026–present)
- Higher Specialist Training in General Adult Psychiatry, Maudsley Training Programme, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (2023–2026)
- Core Psychiatry Training, West Wales — Hywel Dda University Health Board (2020–2023)
- Clinical Fellow in General Adult Psychiatry, West Wales — Hywel Dda University Health Board (2018–2020)
- Psychiatry Resident, Maamoura Mental Health Hospital, Alexandria, Egypt (2015–2018)
Teaching & Leadership
- Honorary Clinical Lecturer, King's College London
- Higher Trainee Committee Chair and Calman Day Representative, South London (Maudsley Training Programme)
- Presenter and workshop leader, RCPsych Conference 2024 — gambling and gaming addictions
- Royal College of Psychiatrists International Congress — 2019 and 2023
