Your experience and care are central to our service. We provide comprehensive psychiatric assessment, diagnostic formulation and clear, evidence-based recommendations. We understand how distressing emotional and mental health difficulties can be and aim to offer appointments promptly and communicate our findings clearly to you and, with your consent, to your GP or referring professional.
The First Appointment
The first appointment can take up to an hour. Following a comprehensive assessment, Dr. Rathod will explain the diagnosis (where appropriate) and provide evidence-based recommendations for treatment and ongoing care. With your consent, these recommendations will be shared with your GP or referring clinician.
A referral letter from your GP or other therapist or professional is desirable. It is helpful to bring any other relevant information like medical letters, lists of medications or scan results. You are welcome to bring a family member or friend if you feel this will help you.
Any specialist assessments including neurodiversity will follow the initial consultation and screening process.The specialist assessment consists of an interview, using specialist tools and information gathered from friends and family where possible.
Follow-up Appointments
Follow-up appointments are arranged where further clarification, reassessment or updated recommendations are required. We ensure that appointments are offered at convenient times to you and review progress whilst discussing next steps.
Crisis
We do not provide a crisis service and request that you contact your local NHS provider if you are in acute crisis.
Communication
Following your appointments, a letter containing the discussions will be sent to the referrer and your registered GP (if they are not the same) and you can also request a copy. This ensures that your care is shared.
Information for Referrers
Whether you are referring someone or are referring yourself, please be assured that you will receive the most evidence based advice and we will do everything we can to make your journey a smooth one.
For referring practitioners, we can take referrals over the phone/email or through this link.
Email: enquiries@wessexpsychiatrist.com
Telephone: 07400898075
It would be helpful for a patient summary to accompany the referral if possible. We will endeavor to make the process as seamless as possible. Please feel free to advise us if we can improve the service in any way possible.