Eton Psychiatrists is a private mental health clinic composed of a specialist team of mental health professionals dedicated to giving high quality care, at an affordable cost.
We have decades of experience in mental health, and our team have worked in a variety of different settings, in the public and private sector.
We cover all range of mental health problems from early childhood to old age, but we have a special passion for neurodevelopmental disorders, particularly (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) ADHD and Autism.
We provide care in a flexible manner, offering face to face and remote assessments, depending upon your preference and needs.
At Eton Psychiatrists, we understand the frustration that individuals can experience in waiting for long periods of time for an Autism or ADHD assessment, or for ADHD treatment once a diagnosis is made.
It is our mission to provide these services, and more, and deliver them promptly, and to the highest of standards.
I am Dr. Hossein Rostamipour, a Consultant Psychiatrist working at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, one of the most renowned mental health institutions in Europe. I also serve as a Visiting Consultant at the Priory Mental Health Hospital in Roehampton. Additionally, I work at the Brain Health Clinic, part of the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience at King’s College London.
I have also held the position of honorary lecturer at King’s College London. Through my experience working in various settings, including the NHS and private practice, I have treated numerous patients suffering from undiagnosed ADHD, alongside other serious mental and physical health conditions. Helping these individuals receive a more accurate diagnosis, addressing the root cause of their symptoms, and guiding them toward positive change in their lives and for their loved ones has fueled my passion to raise awareness about ADHD, Autism, and neurodiversity.
I possess extensive experience working in both inpatient and outpatient mental health services across London, handling complex cases involving various mental health disorders. Currently, my primary focus is on assessing and treating individuals with neurodiversity, particularly those with complex ADHD, as well as cases where ADHD is combined with Autism or other mental health conditions. I have also undergone additional training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, which has proven valuable in diagnosing ADHD in women.
Each year, I successfully assess and treat hundreds of ADHD patients, which has honed my ability to manage complex cases and provide customized, safe, and optimized treatment plans.
I believe ADHD and Autism often go undiagnosed, especially in high-functioning individuals. Unfortunately, people with neurodiversity frequently face discrimination at school and work, which hinders their ability to reach their full potential and experience true happiness and fulfillment. Despite their efforts, they may continue to experience symptoms such as low mood, mood swings, anxiety, addiction, relationship issues, and memory problems, which are often misdiagnosed as other mental health disorders. These individuals may not respond well to traditional therapies and medications because the underlying cause of their difficulties remains unrecognized.
I truly hope to be part of your journey, helping you better understand yourself, receive a thorough assessment, achieve your treatment goals, and ultimately enjoy a more fulfilling and easier life.
I am Dr. David Rigby, Medical Director of Eton Psychiatrists. I am a consultant in General Adult and Older Adult Psychiatry and have been working in the discipline for 12 years now. I graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Bristol (MBChB) in 2008, and became a Member of the Royal College of Psychiatry (MRCPsych) in 2016. I am a Section 12(2) approved doctor and an Approved Clinician. I completed my psychiatric training in East London and Surrey.
Over the course of my career, I have worked in inpatient, outpatient, crisis, and early intervention in psychosis settings. My specialist interest is in the diagnosis and management of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Having the privilege to provide effective, and sometimes life-changing treatments for people under my care with ADHD, has been one of the most rewarding aspects of my career.
I am interested in the positive impacts of technology on mental health. I was the founding co-chair of the Royal College of Psychiatry’s Digital Special Interest Group and continue to sit on the committee. I co-directed a UK mental health technology conference called PsychTech, and have spoken about digital mental health at international conferences. I have a passion for teaching, and hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Education from the University of Dundee. I have previously held a Fellowship of Medical Education in North East London NHS Foundation Trust, and an Honorary Clinical Lecturer post at Queen Mary University of London.
I strongly believe in the importance of shared decision-making in my clinical practice. It is my job to provide you with a range of options, and advise you on the pros and cons of each, to help you make an informed decision on your own treatment. I understand the importance of prompt care and advice, whether it be through an email or an appointment.
Publications and Media:
BBC. Online depression therapy given go-ahead in England. 2023.
Digital Futures Royal College of Psychiatry. Insight Summer 2021.
Tracy DK, Gadelrab R, Rahim A, et al. Digital literacy in contemporary mental healthcare: electronic patient records, outcome measurements, and social media. BJPsych Advances. 2024;30(1):36-43. doi:10.1192/bja.2022.74.
Rigby D, McAlpine L. Section 12 approval: fit for purpose? BJPsych Bulletin. 2019;43(6):251-254. doi:10.1192/bjb.2019.52.
I am a Consultant Psychiatrist based in London. I graduated from Hull York Medical School and completed my Psychiatry training in the prestigious North Central London training scheme, working in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings. In addition to this, I am internationally accredited, both certified by both the Royal College of Psychiatrists in the UK (RCPsych) and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons in Canada.
I am a holistic practitioner and consider the biological, psychological and social factors that may underpin your presentation, and how these can all change over time. I am grounded by an evidence-based approach but I am also very keen to work in collaboration with you in order to understand the meaning behind symptoms, whatever they may be. With this in mind, I have experience in a variety of psychotherapy models and I draw on these, when appropriate, in my clinical practice.
I currently work within the NHS in an inner-city Crisis Service, and I am particularly skilled at the management of emergency presentations, as well as long-term psychiatric conditions, and the different ways they manifest across a person’s life-span. I also have a background in academic research and have contributed to the growing literature around tele-mental health and the Covid-19 pandemic.
In addition to clinical work, I have a keen interest in the arts – all kinds – and hold a position on the Executive Committee of the Art and Psychiatry Special Interest Group (ARTSIG) within the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
I am a Consultant Psychiatrist with specialist training in General Adult Psychiatry, and ADHD.
I earned my Medical Degree from University College London in 2010 and my membership with the Royal College of Psychiatry (MRCPsych) in 2017. After eleven years in psychiatry, I have a wealth of experience, having worked with patients and clients of all ethnic backgrounds, genders, and occupational statuses. I am sensitive to people’s spiritual and cultural sensibilities. This is with a view to fostering an understanding and supportive therapeutic relationship, that is rooted in validation, non-judgement, and reassurance.
I have seen over two hundred patients for ADHD assessment specifically and have identified neurodevelopmental cases in general clinic assessment.
I have worked in an Autism Service previously and am adept at identifying these issues. In my career, I have worked in ward settings, emergency settings, clinic settings, and outreach services across several London NHS Trusts.
I use a deductive approach to diagnosis, whilst keeping an open mind to alternatives, and will consider your health holistically.
You can be assured of quality, up-to-date care in my practice.
Publications:
Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
Member of Royal College of Psychiatrists
Dr Karolina Szumanska-Ryt (prefers to be called Karolina) is a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist who completed her core Psychiatric training in Cork and Kerry, Ireland. Karolina then moved to England and spent half a year gaining experience on a Children’s Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit at the Priory Hospital in Cheadle before she went on to complete her specialist training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in Manchester. Upon completion of her specialist training, Karolina was appointed as a Consultant at Galaxy House which is a Children’s Psychiatric Inpatient Unit in Manchester specialising in treatment of complex eating disorders, Pervasive Arousal Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS) as well as other mental health difficulties. She worked in the NHS in Psychiatry for 9 years before venturing into private practice in 2022.
She has a wealth of experience in the assessment and treatment of a wide range of mental health and emotional difficulties affecting children and young people including depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorders, body dysmorphic disorder, eating disorders, deliberate self-harm, ADHD, ASD and Pervasive Arousal Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS). Her goal is to support your child to help them thrive and reach their full potential. She understands how various mental health difficulties can crush a young person’s self-esteem and lead to suffering for the young person and their family unit and she is here ready to help.
Karolina takes a holistic and whole family approach with her patients. She appreciates and understands that for many children and their families, the journey to seek a Psychiatric assessment has been a long and stressful one. It can feel daunting for a child and their family, but she strives to create a safe and calm environment that will put you at ease. She adopts a comprehensive and empathetic method when working with children and their families extending support during challenging periods. Karolina works collaboratively with young people and their families to understand the difficulties a young person is experiencing while pursuing evidence-based solutions and treatment choices that not only align with best practice but also resonate with your child’s and family’s needs and preferences. Safe and bespoke care is at the centre of Karolina’s practice.
Karolina enjoys a busy family life with her husband, three children and three dogs. She loves spending time outdoors, going for long walks and taking in the seaside air at the beach.
Karolina has a special interest in supporting Autistic young people and the use of animal assisted therapy. She has been a part of the following research projects:
Cognitive and Electrophysiological Correlates of Working Memory Impairments in Neurofibromatosis Type 1
Gorana Pobric1 · Jason R. Taylor1 · Hemavathy M. Ramalingam2 · Emily Pye1 · Louise Robinson2 · Grace Vassallo3 · JeYoung Jung4 · Misty Bhandary2 · Karolina SzumanskaRyt2 · Louise Theodosiou2 · D. Gareth Evans3,5 · Judith Eelloo3 · Emma BurkittWright3 · Johan Hulleman1 · Jonathan Green1,2 · Shruti Garg1
Randomised controlled trial of simvastatin treatment for autism in young children with neurofibromatosis type 1 (SANTA)
Stavros Stivaros1,2†, Shruti Garg3†, Maria Tziraki4, Ying Cai5, Owen Thomas6, Joseph Mellor7, Andrew A. Morris8, Carly Jim9, Karolina Szumanska-Ryt4, Laura M Parkes4, Hamied A. Haroon4, Daniela Montaldi4, Nicholas Webb10, John Keane7, Francisco X. Castellanos11, Alcino J. Silva5, Sue Huson12, Stephen Williams2, D. Gareth Evans12, Richard Emsley13, Jonathan Green3*† and SANTA Consortium
I am a Practitioner Clinical Psychologist. I have a BSc (Hons) degree in Applied Psychology from Middlesex University. I have a DClinPsy Practitioner Clinical Psychology Doctoral Degree from Salomons Training Institute, Canterbury Christ Church University College.
I am trained in Level 1 and 2 Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR), and Meridian Energy Therapy.
I have worked in mental health and allied disciplines for 27 years. I have worked in statutory, charity, local authority, criminal justice, and private sectors, with adults, young people and families.
I worked in a Southdowns NHS Trust acute Adult Psychiatric hospital for four years after my undergraduate degree, co-facilitating the therapeutic programme for patients. I then worked for 18 months for Brighton Probation / Criminal Justice, co-facilitating the Drug Treatment and Testing Order therapeutic programme, prior to commencing my doctoral training.
I worked for three years in the NHS throughout my doctoral training, with placements with Sussex Partnership, Lewisham, and East Sussex NHS Trusts, offering mental health assessment and therapy with adults, young people and families.
After my doctoral training, I worked for five years as a Consultant Clinical Psychologist / Clinical Supervisor for a Social services funded Residential Home, which specialised in working with young people with complex needs, including attachment Disorder, Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and Attentional Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
I also worked for Sussex Partnership Trust as a Clinical Psychologist, working with young people with mental health difficulties, including ADHD and ASC, as well as schools in East Brighton. I also worked for a West Sussex Local Authority project, offering assertive outreach interventions to local communities and schools, for families and individuals with ASC and ADHD.
I worked as a Senior Lecturer / academic for three years at Greenwich University, in which I ran the pre-IAPT level 3 CBT training course for health practitioners, and co-ran the level 4, PGDiploma in Child and Young Peoples’ mental health for young people practitioners.
My special interests and expertise include mood disorders, anxiety disorders, neurodiversity, including ADHD and ASC, traumatic stress, and attachment issues. I am an integrative practitioner, as a result of my doctoral training in Cognitive -Behavioural, Psychodynamic and Systemic modalities. My doctoral thesis focused on the social inclusion of people with learning disabilities. I have interests in acceptance-commitment, mindfulness, and internal family systems practices.
My approach to patients / clients is integrative, underpinned by a humanistic principle that a positive alliance is crucial to improvements to wellbeing. I am diversity affirmative as a practitioner, as I have worked with people who are neurodiverse, as well as the LGBTQ+ community, throughout my career. I passionately advocate the inclusion and empowerment of people.