Meet Our Team

Our team of experienced Clinicians offers expert support, tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual. With a compassionate approach and evidence-based strategies, we empower clients to overcome challenges and achieve personal growth.

Trust in our proven track record to guide you toward a healthier, more balanced life.

Our Founders

The visionaries behind Psych2Gether — bringing 20+ years of NHS experience to private mental health care.

Dr Amit Jain

Dr Amit Jain

Founder

Medical Director

Dr Amit Jain co-founded Psych2Gether with a mission to make high-quality psychiatric care accessible and affordable. As Medical Director, he leads the clinical strategy and ensures all services meet the highest standards of evidence-based practice, with deep expertise in ADHD and Autism assessments.

Medical Director MRCPsych NHS Trained
Gemma Carlesimo

Gemma Carlesimo

Co-Founder

Service Manager and Clinical Nurse Specialist

Gemma co-founded Psych2Gether after over 20 years in NHS mental health services. As Service Manager and Clinical Nurse Specialist, she oversees clinical governance, team wellbeing, and the operational excellence that underpins every patient journey at Psych2Gether.

Service Manager Clinical Nurse Specialist NHS Trained

Adult Consultant Psychiatrists

Our adult consultant psychiatrists lead all diagnostic assessments for adults — delivering thorough, medico-legally robust reports following NHS and NICE guidelines.

Dr Haider Malik

Dr Haider Malik

Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist

GMC-registered Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist with over 25 years' experience across general adult, liaison, forensic, neuropsychiatry, old age, and community mental health services.

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Dr Haider Malik

Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist

🎓 CCT (General Adult Psychiatry) | Approved Clinician | GMC Registered

Dr Haider Malik is a GMC-registered Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist with over 25 years' experience across general adult, liaison, forensic, neuropsychiatry, old age, and community mental health services. He has served as Consultant Psychiatrist and team lead within the Mental Health Liaison Team at Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust since 2011. An Approved Clinician with a CCT in General Adult Psychiatry (2010), Dr Malik also holds postgraduate qualifications in Clinical Neuropsychiatry and Healthcare Education. He is an experienced educator, College Tutor, Educational Supervisor, CASC Examiner, and was nominated for Trainer of the Year in 2023. His expertise includes neuropsychiatric assessments, DoLS evaluations, Court and S49 reports, COP-3 assessments, and adult ADHD assessment. Fluent in English, Urdu, Hindi, and Punjabi, he is recognised for his patient-centred approach, clinical leadership, and commitment to high-quality care.

Neuropsychiatry Adult ADHD Liaison Psychiatry Forensic Old Age Psychiatry NHS Trained
✓ GMC Registered ✓ Approved Clinician ✓ DBS Checked
Dr Hareem Siddiqui

Dr Hareem Siddiqui

Consultant Psychiatrist

Consultant Psychiatrist with over 18 years of experience in UK community mental health and private practice — specialising in ADHD, Autism, and neurodevelopmental disorders in women.

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Dr Hareem Siddiqui

Consultant Psychiatrist

🎓 MBBS | MSc | MRCPsych | CCT (UK) | GMC Registered

Dr Siddiqui has over 18 years of experience in UK mental health services. She specialises in Adult ADHD, Autism assessments, and neurodevelopmental disorders in women — including the influence of perimenopause and menopause on cognitive and emotional wellbeing. She provides compassionate, evidence-based care for ADHD, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, and perinatal mental health. She is a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists and recognised by the GMC as a medical trainer.

ADHD Autism Women's Mental Health Perimenopause MRCPsych NHS Trained
✓ GMC Registered ✓ RCPsych Member ✓ DBS Checked
Dr Arvind Sharma

Dr Arvind Sharma

Consultant Psychiatrist

Consultant Psychiatrist with over 20 years' experience, currently practising at Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust — combining strong academic and research expertise with holistic, evidence-based patient care.

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Dr Arvind Sharma

Consultant Psychiatrist

🎓 Section 12 Approved | Former Professor & Head of Department | GMC Registered

Dr Arvind Sharma is a highly experienced Consultant Psychiatrist currently working at Central and North West London (CNWL) NHS Foundation Trust, Milton Keynes, delivering comprehensive, patient-centred mental healthcare within the UK. He combines extensive clinical expertise with a strong academic and research background to provide evidence-based, holistic psychiatric care. Prior to his current role, Dr Sharma worked as a Specialist Psychiatrist with East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT), Luton, and also gained valuable UK experience with Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle, enhancing his understanding of diverse NHS service models and multidisciplinary care pathways. Within the NHS, Dr Sharma has managed a wide spectrum of mental health conditions, including mood disorders, psychotic illnesses, anxiety disorders, ADHD, ASD, and substance use disorders. His work involves close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, including psychologists, occupational therapists, community mental health teams, and primary care services, ensuring integrated and effective patient care. He is Section 12 approved under the Mental Health Act, reflecting his expertise in complex assessments, risk management, and medico-legal responsibilities within UK practice. He actively participates in clinical governance, peer group supervision, and ongoing professional development to ensure his practice aligns with current NHS standards and best evidence. With over 20 years of experience in psychiatry, including senior academic positions as Professor and Head of Department, Dr Sharma brings a strong foundation in teaching and research. He has contributed to numerous national and international publications and continues to integrate the latest scientific evidence into his clinical decision-making. Dr Sharma's approach combines clinical expertise with empathy, tailoring treatment plans to individual patient needs while considering biological, psychological, and social factors. His experience across both UK and international healthcare systems enables him to select the most effective and practical interventions for each patient. He is committed to improving mental health outcomes through compassionate care, evidence-based practice, and continuous learning, ensuring that each patient receives high-quality, personalised treatment.

Mood Disorders Psychotic Illness ADHD ASD Substance Use NHS Trained
✓ GMC Registered ✓ Section 12 Approved ✓ DBS Checked

Child Consultant Psychiatrists

Our child and adolescent consultant psychiatrists lead all diagnostic assessments for children — delivering thorough, medico-legally robust reports following NHS and NICE guidelines.

Dr Ibtihal Elshikh

Dr Ibtihal Elshikh

Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist with over 21 years of experience, specialising in ADHD, Autism, and neurodevelopmental assessments for children and young people.

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Dr Ibtihal Elshikh

Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

🎓 MBBS | MRCPsych | MSc | CCT | Section 12 Approved | Approved Clinician

Dr Elshikh has over 21 years of experience in mental health services and more than 16 years in specialist CAMHS, holding NHS Consultant posts since 2013. She has extensive expertise in the assessment and diagnosis of ADHD, Autism, anxiety, depression, self-harm and complex mental health presentations in children and young people. Trained in the Young DIVA assessment tool and following NICE guidelines, she delivers compassionate, family-centred care. She holds an MSc in Transcultural Mental Healthcare (Queen Mary University of London) and a PGCert in Patient Safety (Imperial College London).

Child & Adolescent ADHD Autism CAMHS MRCPsych NHS Trained
✓ GMC Registered ✓ Section 12 Approved ✓ DBS Checked
Dr Salinder Kaur

Dr Salinder Kaur

Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist with extensive NHS and private sector experience, specialising in the assessment and diagnosis of ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

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Dr Salinder Kaur

Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

🎓 MBBS | MRCPsych

Dr Salinder Kaur is a psychiatrist with extensive experience across both the NHS and private sector, specialising in the assessment and diagnosis of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder. She is currently working as a Community CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist at Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust and also undertakes ADHD and ASD diagnostic assessments on a part-time basis for private clinics. Her background includes significant experience in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, as well as working in both inpatient and community mental health settings, managing a wide range of complex psychiatric and neurodevelopmental conditions. She provides comprehensive, evidence-based, and person-centred assessments, ensuring accurate diagnoses and clear, practical recommendations to support individuals and their families.

Child & Adolescent ADHD Autism CAMHS MRCPsych NHS Trained
✓ GMC Registered ✓ DBS Checked
Dr Sobia Naz

Dr Sobia Naz

Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and Medical Team Lead for a Crisis and Adolescent Mental Health Team in the NHS, with a special interest in ADHD and Autism in children and adolescents.

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Dr Sobia Naz

Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

🎓 University of Punjab, Pakistan | UK Trained — General Adult & Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Dr Naz trained at the University of Punjab, Pakistan, before training in the UK in General Adult Psychiatry followed by Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. She has been working in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry since 2009. Dr Naz works as a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and Medical Team Lead for the Crisis and Adolescent Mental Health Team in the East of England region NHS CAMHS services. She is ADOS-2, ADI-R, DBT, PBS, and NVR trained. She has experience diagnosing and managing a wide range of mental health disorders including psychotic, anxiety and mood disorders, with a special interest in the diagnosis and management of neurodevelopmental disorders including ADHD and ASD in children and adolescents.

Child & Adolescent ADHD Autism CAMHS Crisis Team NHS Trained
✓ GMC Registered ✓ DBS Checked

Psychology Team

Our psychologists provide specialist assessments, therapy, and ongoing psychological support across a wide range of conditions.

⭐ Psychology Lead
Dr Laura Keyes

Dr Laura Keyes

Psychology Lead

Clinical Psychologist with over a decade of expertise in autism, ADHD, and complex trauma — offering specialist care to adults and young people.

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Dr Laura Keyes

Psychology Lead & Clinical Psychologist

🎓 HCPC Registered | Accredited EMDR Therapist

Laura qualified as a Clinical Psychologist in 2011 and holds registration with the HCPC and ICO. She specialises in assessing and supporting people with Autism and/or ADHD, as well as helping individuals recover from complex trauma. Laura is an Accredited EMDR therapist working with both young people and adults, and also offers clinical supervision to Psychologists and other professionals.

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✓ Professionally Registered ✓ DBS Checked ✓ Insured
Sharanjit Kandola

Sharanjit Kandola

Counselling Psychologist

Counselling Psychologist with a decade of experience helping children and adults navigate anxiety, trauma, depression, and complex mental health presentations.

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Sharanjit Kandola

Counselling Psychologist

🎓 HCPC Registered | DBT & EMDR Specialist

Sharanjit qualified as a Counselling Psychologist in 2019 and brings a decade of experience working in mental health with children and adults. Her specialisms include Dialectic Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Psychodynamic and Humanistic Therapy, and EMDR. She works with anxiety, depression, domestic abuse, trauma-related difficulties including PTSD, and more complex mental health presentations.

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Kyla Georgios

Kyla Georgios

Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist with extensive NHS and private experience, specialising in sensory integration and daily living support for those with Autism and ADHD.

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Kyla Georgios

Occupational Therapist

🎓 HCPC Registered | Sensory Integration Level 2

Kyla qualified as an Occupational Therapist in 2011 with extensive experience across NHS and private settings including inpatient, forensic, and community healthcare. Qualified in Sensory Integration (Level 2), she provides sensory processing assessments and supports young people and adults experiencing sensory and daily living difficulties associated with Autism and ADHD.

Sensory IntegrationAutismADHDDaily LivingOT Assessment
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Alexandra Dench

Alexandra Dench

Counselling Psychologist

Counselling Psychologist specialising in Autism assessment, bereavement support, and Interpersonal Psychotherapy for depression in young people and adults.

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Alexandra Dench

Counselling Psychologist

🎓 HCPC Registered | Autism Assessment Specialist

Alex qualified as a Counselling Psychologist in 2016 and works in the NHS with young people, families, and adults. She uses a range of evidence-based interventions to help clients identify, understand, and process their emotions. Alex has a specialist interest in bereavement support, Interpersonal Psychotherapy for depression, and Autism assessment.

Autism AssessmentBereavementDepressionIPTYoung People
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Kris Corcoran

Kris Corcoran

Integrative Counsellor

Registered Integrative Counsellor offering a warm, confidential space for adults and young people aged 16+, with experience supporting neurodivergent clients.

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Kris Corcoran

Integrative Counsellor

🎓 Registered MBACP

Kris is a qualified Integrative Counsellor and registered member of the MBACP. He offers a calm, warm, and confidential space for adults and young people aged 16+ to explore life's challenges. With experience supporting neurodivergent clients including those with Autism and ADHD, Kris draws from person-centred and psychodynamic approaches, tailoring each therapeutic journey to the individual.

Integrative TherapyAnxietyLow MoodNeurodivergentPerson-Centred
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Dr Eleanor Gunn

Dr Eleanor Gunn

Clinical Psychologist

Clinical Psychologist with 12 years' NHS experience in mental health assessment and treatment, with a special interest in birth trauma and the transition into motherhood/parenthood.

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Dr Eleanor Gunn

Clinical Psychologist

🎓 HCPC Registered | ICO Registered | EMDR Trained

Dr Eleanor Gunn qualified as a clinical psychologist in 2020, and before qualification had 12 years of experience in mental health assessment and treatment in the NHS. She is registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) and Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). Eleanor works in the NHS with adults and in perinatal services. She works in private practice therapeutically with adults across the lifespan, with a special interest in birth trauma and supporting people as they transition into motherhood/parenthood. Eleanor values working integratively to meet an individual's needs. She often draws on psychodynamic therapies to inform her approach, and she is also trained in EMDR to help process painful experiences and trauma. Eleanor also offers assessments in our team around mental health, ADHD and Autism (children and adults), enjoying supporting people to further understand themselves and their needs. Eleanor holds public liability and professional indemnity insurance, and is DBS checked.

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✓ Professionally Registered ✓ DBS Checked ✓ Insured

Pharmacist

Ensuring safe, evidence-based medication management and oversight across all Psych2Gether prescribing.

Reg

Reg

Pharmacist & Independent Prescriber

Pharmacist with over 20 years' experience across primary and secondary care in the UK, specialising in mental health medicines management and ADHD medication review.

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Reg

Pharmacist & Independent Prescriber

🎓 Independent Prescriber | Advanced Mental Health Pharmacist | 20+ Years' Experience

Reg is a pharmacist with over 20 years' experience working across both primary and secondary care in the UK. This broad background has given him a strong understanding of how patients move through services, and the role medicines play in supporting safe, effective care. He has spent more than a decade as an Advanced Mental Health Pharmacist in secondary care, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to support people with complex needs. His work has focused on medicines optimisation, identifying and managing drug interactions, and improving long-term treatment outcomes. This includes supporting patients through medication titration and stabilisation, as well as helping to improve adherence in more complex cases. As an Independent Prescriber, Reg assesses, initiates, and manages medication within his scope of practice across a range of mental health conditions. Within the clinic, he supports individuals with ADHD and related conditions through careful, evidence-based medicines management and ongoing review. He has a particular interest in patient and carer education, and places strong emphasis on clear, open communication and shared decision-making. His approach is holistic and tailored to the individual, with a focus on helping each person achieve the best possible outcome from their treatment.

Independent Prescriber ADHD Medication Medicines Optimisation Mental Health Patient Education
✓ GPhC Registered ✓ Independent Prescriber ✓ DBS Checked

Coach

Supporting neurodivergent adults to build self-understanding, confidence, and practical strategies for everyday life.

Amanda

Amanda

Coach & Neurodivergent Specialist

Qualified coach, teacher, and neurodivergent specialist who combines professional expertise with lived experience of autism and ADHD.

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Amanda

Coach & Neurodivergent Specialist

Qualified Coach | Qualified Teacher | Neurodivergent Specialist

Amanda is a qualified coach, teacher and neurodivergent specialist who combines professional expertise with lived experience of autism and ADHD. She supports autistic and neurodivergent adults to better understand themselves, make sense of their diagnosis and find practical ways to manage everyday life. With experience spanning NHS services, education, specialist mental health settings and neurodivergent coaching, Amanda takes an individual and strengths-based approach. Amanda works alongside people to build self-awareness and confidence, recognise their abilities, develop strategies that suit their individual needs, and feel more able to communicate and advocate for themselves. She sees diagnosis as a starting point rather than a destination, an opportunity to understand yourself more deeply, embrace your neurodivergent identity and create a life that feels right for you.

Neurodivergent Coaching Autism ADHD Lived Experience Strengths-Based Approach
DBS Checked ICO Registered Professional Indemnity Insured

Admin Staff

The dedicated team behind the scenes — ensuring every appointment, query, and patient journey runs seamlessly.

Admin Team Member

Admin Team Member

Patient Services Coordinator

Your first point of contact — always on hand to help with bookings, referrals, and guiding you through every step of your journey with Psych2Gether.

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Admin Team Member

Patient Services Coordinator

🎓 Patient Services

Dedicated to making every patient experience as smooth and stress-free as possible, from first enquiry to post-appointment follow-up.

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IT Support

Our IT support team keeps every online consultation and patient platform running smoothly and securely.

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IT Support

Technical & Platform Support

Handles all technical queries, platform access, and video-consultation troubleshooting — keeping every online appointment running smoothly.

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IT Support

Technical & Platform Support

🎓 IT Support | Platform Security | Technical Troubleshooting

Committed to keeping our online platforms secure and reliable — resolving technical issues quickly so patients and clinicians can focus on care, not connection problems.

Technical SupportPlatform SecurityTroubleshootingAccessibility
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HCPC
ICO