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Consultant Psychiatrists
Our dedicated team of experienced professionals at Oxford Psychiatrists ADHD Clinic is here to provide compassionate, expert care for ADHD, autism, and psychiatric assessments. With a patient-centered approach, each team member is committed to delivering personalized treatment and support.
Dedicated Professionals Committed to Your Care
Anna Rigden
Clinical Associate Psychologist
ADOS-2 Trained (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule)
Specialises in neurodiversity, including Autism, ADHD, and learning/ cognitive difficulties. Offers post-diagnostic support, including therapy (CBT, ACT, CFT, parent support, sleep support, and trauma).
Anna is a registered highly specialist Psychologist with a Master’s Degree from Exeter University. She has extensive experience in autism assessment, diagnosis, and post-diagnosis support for Adults and Children. Anna began her career at CAMHS as a children’s therapist and continued her training in Psychology. She has been part of the multi-disciplinary team for many autism assessments, from the ages of 5-85 years.
Dr Nigel Tunstall
MBBS, MRCpsych
CCT(UK) Psychiatry
General Medical Council No: 3431564
Royal College of Psychiatrists No: 13440
Consultant Psychiatrist registered with the General Medical Council and the Royal College of Psychiatrists. He has extensive experience in psychiatry going back over 25 years, including previous periods as a Consultant Psychiatrist in South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) and the Ministry of Defence. He has actively participated in neuroscience research conducted at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King’s College London, using pharmacological, neuroimaging, and genetics approaches with a particular emphasis on brain processes underlying impulsivity. He has published more than 20 Articles/ Research papers.
Dr Rajiv Barodia
MBBS, MD, MRCP, MRCPCH, FRCPCH
CCT (UK) Paediatrics
GMC no: 4707394
Consultant Paediatrics registered with the General Medical Council and the Royal College of Paediatricians. Dr Rajiv has over thirty years of experience in the field. He graduated from India in 1991, moved to the United Kingdom in 1996, and has worked in the NHS for nearly eighteen years. He has also worked in Canada. He has extensive experience in general and neonatal paediatrics and, for the last fourteen years, with development-behaviour paediatrics and neurodevelopment, such as Autism, ADHD, and other neurodevelopmental conditions.
Emily Louise Kent
Registered Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapists.
ADOS-2 Trained (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule)
Specialises in post-diagnostic support programmes such as PACT (Paediatric Autism Communication Therapy) and SCIP (Social Communication Intervention Programme)
Emily is a highly specialist speech and language therapist with extensive experience in autism assessment and developmental language disorders.
A registered speech and language therapist, with additional qualifications in Psychology of Education, Emily brings extensive knowledge and experience to the assessment process and a personalised approach to each case. She has completed extensive CPD in autism assessment for children and adults, including ADOS-2, MIGDAS, ADI-R, and ACIA.
Dr. Devendra Karnal
MBBS, MRCPsych, PGDCP
ADOS-2 Trained (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule)
Approved Clinician/ Section 12 Approved Doctor for Mental Health Act
General Medical council No: 6084382
Royal college of Psychiatrists No: 82112
Consultant Psychiatrist who is registered with General Medical council and the Royal college of Psychiatrists. Completed undergraduate medical training in the prestigious Ramaiah medical college, Bangalore, India. Moved to United Kingdom in 2004 and did his post graduate training in psychiatry at Wessex Deanery. He has worked in NHS for nearly 20 years and currently, working as NHS Locum Consultant in CAMHS at Cheltenham. He also works for Adult Psychiatry Private services such as Psychiatry-UK and Dr J& colleagues. He has extensive experience in assessment &treatment for ADHD & Autism for both Adults and Children. He also has extensive experience in assessment and treatment for psychiatry disorders.
Dr. Sunildath Abhelakh
MBBS, Section 12 Approved Doctor for Mental health Act
General Medical Council No: 4098122
Consultant Psychiatrist who is registered with General Medical council and the Royal college of Psychiatrists. Completed undergraduate medical training in Amsterdam. He has worked in NHS for nearly 30 years. For which he has worked as consultant psychiatrist for 15 yrs with experience in Child and Adult psychiatry services. He is specialised in assessment and treatment of patients with ADHD and Autism.
Niamh Titchener
Medical Secretary
Worked in administration for 4 years and been Medical secretary for 3 years.
Dr. Bongani Duba
MBCHB, MBA(Health)
Consultant Psychiatrists
Approved Clinician/ Section 12 Approved Doctor for Mental health Act
General Medical Council No:4270384
Royal College of Psychiatrists No: 808835
Consultant Psychiatrist who is registered with General Medical Council and royal college of Psychiatrists. Currently, working as Inpatient Consultant in the General Adolescent Unit in Leeds NHS trust which focuses on the treatment of young people with complex mental health disorders that cannot be managed in the community.
He has 15 years of experience in NHS and his expertise ranges from assessment and treatment for ADHD, Autism Spectrum Conditions and Psychiatric Disorders.
Ziana Maideen
Medical Secretary
Worked as NHS Medical Secretary for about 10 years.
Dr. Thayalan Tiburtius
Dr. Thayalan Tiburtius is a Consultant Psychiatrist with 24 years of experience, specializing in the assessment and treatment of ADHD, autism, and various other psychiatric conditions. With a wealth of expertise in both NHS and private settings, Dr. Tiburtius offers comprehensive care for children, adolescents, and adults.
- MBBS, DPM, MRCPsych
- ADOS Trained (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule)
- Approved Clinician/Section 12 Approved Doctor under the Mental Health Act
- General Medical Council No: 4590806
- Royal College of Psychiatrists No: 79362
- 24 years as an NHS Locum Consultant in CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services)
- Significant experience in treating ADHD, autism, and other psychiatric disorders
- Previously worked in inpatient services for both acute and long-term therapy units
- Currently a Locum Consultant Psychiatrist at Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Trust
Dr Shubhra Ahluwalia
Dr Shubhra Ahluwalia
MBBS, MRCPCH
CCT (UK) Paediatrics
General Medical Council No: 7024473
Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health No: 220132
Dr. Shubhra is a highly experienced Pediatrician with over 19 years in the field. She holds MRCPCH and is registered with the Royal College of Pediatrics and the General Medical Council’s specialist register. With nearly 15 years of NHS experience, she has extensive expertise in managing general pediatrics and neonatal conditions. Dr. Shubhra is also proficient in assessing children with ADHD, neurodevelopmental disorders, and mental health conditions. She works closely with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care and supports families in accessing crucial resources, support organizations, and specialized workshops.
Nicole Cocking
Admin Team
Worked as a member of the Medical Administration team for approximately 20 years.
Haruna Nyanzi PsyD, Msc CAMHS
Specialist Clinician with over 20 years of experience in addressing, management, and treatment of mental health and Neurodevelopmental disorders.
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