Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
World Health Organisation
Dr Pavan Joshi
MBBS, FRCPsych, MSc with distinction (Transcultural Mental Health)
I am a consultant psychiatrist working in the NHS and private practice. Psychiatrists are trained to assess, formulate, diagnose, treat, and monitor mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.
I believe that our mental health, like us, is an intricately woven pattern of several interesting, complex, and creative factors that encompass our mind, body, and the circumstances we live in, making us all unique.
I have more than 20 years experience of working in mental health. In my assessments and care plans, I consider each person’s journey thus far, their mental health history, their needs and requirements, and their unique circumstances. I then discuss this formulation to draft an individual care plan based on the best available evidence, specific individual circumstances, and their preferred options.
I can meet in person in London or via a virtual meeting. I also offer a free 10-minute initial consultation in which I can answer any questions you may have about the assessment and support I can provide.
Outside of my clinical work, I help run a voluntary support group and lead well-being and mental health support groups.
Why choose to work with me?
1. Bespoke treatment based on your care needs.
There are no two journeys that are the same, and there are no two assessments that are the same. I regard each person as an individual, so you can rest assured that you will receive the best evidence-based assessment and treatment recommendations tailored to your specific needs.
2. Accredited psychiatric provider
I am a fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, and a member of several other professional organisations in medicine, psychiatry and LGBTQ+ mental health.
I have finished training in adult psychiatry and hold a liaison psychiatry accreditation. Liaison psychiatry is a subspecialty of mental health that combines medical and mental health knowledge and expertise.
I also have a Master's degree in Transcultural Mental Health with honours.
I am an approved clinician, under section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act.
3. Many years of experience
I have been privileged to provide mental health support for past 20 Years.
I am grateful of this opportunity and the people I have met along this journey, especially my colleagues and my patients.
4. Working with LGBTQ+ people
In addition to my personal experience, I have also received training in understanding mental health needs of the LGBTQ+ community.
I am chair of a special interest group- Rainbow, and lead monthly voluntary support groups for LGBTQ+ people of diverse backgrounds.
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