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Team members

The Oaktree Clinic have a dedicated team of highly experienced consultants operating across a range of disiplines. Click on each disipline below to view the consultants.

Neuropsychiatry & Liaison Psychiatry
Dr Meetu Singh, General Adult Psychiatrist
Expertise: General Adult Psychiatry, Eating Disorders, Perinatal & Neuropsychiatry

Dr Meetu Singh has a wealth of experience and skill in assessment and management of patients with psychiatric disorders. Her special interest is in treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders including adult ADHD, Epilepsy & Non epileptic attack disorder, sleep disorders, functional movement disorders, chronic fatigue syndrome, conversion disorders.

‘I have a vision, that we will one day accept mental health issues just as we do any other physical health problems. I want to aid that by creating a service that is open, seamlessly integrates both these areas of medicine without forgetting that psychiatry is unique, in that we look at the person as a whole rather than just a diagnosis. I believe in the holistic approach and therefore use the cognitive behavioural and psychoanalytical approach in assessment, treatment and care. I passionately support the campaign against stigma of mental illness.’

Dr Juhi Sharma, General Adult Psychiatrist
Expertise: General Adult Psychiatry

Dr Juhi Sharma is a Consultant Psychiatrist with an experience of over 15 years in Psychiatry. She commenced her training in the UK in 2004, working in various teaching hospitals in Greater London and the Midlands area. She also completed a further post graduation in Psychiatric Practice in order to consolidate her knowledge in its practical application. During this time, she has accumulated wealth of experience across many specialties within Psychiatry, treating adolescents, adults of working age and older adults. She has achieved further accreditation in Consultation Liaison Psychiatry (Mental Health problems which occur with physical illness). Her areas of special interest include Emergency in severe psychiatric issues, and Psychosis in young adults. She is also a recognised expert in treating common Mental Health Problems in the community.

‘I am passionate about Psychiatry as an important field of Medicine. I truly believe that general well-being cannot be complete without true attention to mental health in particular. This belief makes me keen to promote mental health and well-being, and practice a broad holistic approach to treatment. On the other hand, I believe in the identity and individuality of each person, and hence am devoted to encourage people to seek help utilising and maximising their uniqueness, achieving their full potential.’

Dr Alfred White, General Adult, Liaison and Occupational Psychiatrist
Expertise: Neuropsychiatry, Liaison Psychiatry, Occupational Health, Brain Injury

Dr. Alfred White undertook his senior training in Birmingham and obtained his MD in 1981. He was appointed an NHS Consultant in 1978 and started the Liaison psychiatry unit at University Hospital, Birmingham. He acts as a Medical Advisor for the General Medical Council and has been an Examiner and now is a Royal College of Psychiatrists assessor. His other interests include Liaison Psychiatry, especially head injury and medical negligence. Dr White also has extensive experience in the medico-legal field and has a large practice. He enjoys assisting with civil cases.

‘I love psychiatry — it is all so interesting! I particularly enjoy the interface between medicine/surgery and psychiatric conditions. My main research project (MD thesis) was on burns and other trauma. Currently I have a weekly psychiatric Occupational Health Clinic, see patients at the Brain injury Rehabilitation Unit and am involved in the live donor transplantation service. I see medico-legal cases with trauma, medical negligence and employment being my special interests’.

Substance Misuse Psychiatry
Dr Gautam Bettegowda
Expertise: General Adult psychiatry, Substance Misuse psychiatry

Dr Bettegowda is a highly skilled Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry with specialist accreditation in Substance Misuse. In addition to management of drug and alcohol related problems, he has experience of treating a wide variety of mental health conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder, personality disorders, Schizophrenia and mental health issues related to work stress and relationship problems. His special interest is in treating mood disorders.

‘I believe that each patient is unique and so work with and treat every patient according to their psychiatric, psychological and social needs. One of the achievements I treasure is being trusted and liked by my patients, whose feedback, that they find me friendly, empathic, non-judgemental & non-discriminatory has been a source of pleasure to me through my career.’

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Dr Sobia Rafi, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
Expertise: Child and Adolescent Mental Health

Dr Rafi is skilled and experienced in assessing and managing common, rare and complex psychiatric and behavioural disorders of the child and adolescent population. She has worked in the inpatients and outpatient mental health services. She is particularly interested in the psychopharmacological management of Neuro-developmental disorders (ADHD, ASD, Tourette’s), Eating disorders, Self-harm, Anxiety and Mood disorders.

Dr Rafi, a Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, has had a distinguished career (MBBS with honours and Alexander Mezey Award by the Royal College of Psychiatrists). She has a very diverse clinical experience in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

She is passionate about Medical Education with roles as Honorary Clinical Tutor and Lecturer on the MRCPsych course. She has Post Graduate Certification in Medical Education from Cardiff University. She is an Examiner for Birmingham University Medical School and has regularly organized MRCPsych training for Junior Doctors in Psychiatry. She has organized and delivered training for school teachers, children social workers and other allied health professionals on child and adolescent mental health related matters.

Dr Rafi practices patient focused care and evidence based treatments. She has a particular interest in quality improvement and has several publication and presentations, at national and international Psychiatry conferences (on topics including ADHD, Autism, Eating disorders). 

“I strongly believe that working with children, young people and their families provides an opportunity to make a significant difference to their lives; as early intervention at this critical time is possible with the potential for making a lifelong difference to those being seen.”

Older Adult Psychiatry
Dr Kavita Das, Older Adult Psychiatrist
Expertise: Older Age Psychiatry

Dr Das is a Consultant Psychiatrist, with more than ten years of experience in assessing and treating the full range of mental health problems & psychological issues. She is a specialist in Old Age Psychiatry. She currently works in NHS and Private sector.

Dr Das has special interest in treating memory problems (Adult of all ages), Alcohol & Substance Misuse in Older People and Physical & Mental Health issues in Older People with forensic history. She also assists and reports on medico-legal issues in old age; Consent& Capacity assessments, Certificates of Lasting Power of Attorney, Court of Protection and Testamentary Capacity.

“What an absorbing Speciality! I have enjoyed the social, cultural, psychological, cognitive and biological aspects of ageing. To consolidate my interests in inter-disciplinary perspective of ageing, including the implications of ageing on wider health, social and policy processes, I have completed my Masters (MSc) in Gerontology from Kings College London. My original piece of research was in Older People & Offending.

I am a firm believer in “prevention of diseases and maintaining health”. I enjoy integrating evidence based knowledge and skills of “Ayurveda Nutrition & Lifestyle Practices” in day today clinical practice.”

Forensic Psychiatry & Medico-legal
Dr Alfred White, General Adult, Liaison and Occupational Psychiatrist
Expertise: Neuropsychiatry, Liaison Psychiatry, Occupational Health, Brain Injury

Dr. Alfred White undertook his senior training in Birmingham and obtained his MD in 1981. He was appointed an NHS Consultant in 1978 and started the Liaison psychiatry unit at University Hospital, Birmingham. He acts as a Medical Advisor for the General Medical Council and has been an Examiner and now is a Royal College of Psychiatrists assessor. His other interests include Liaison Psychiatry, especially head injury and medical negligence. Dr White also has extensive experience in the medico-legal field and has a large practice. He enjoys assisting with civil cases.

‘I love psychiatry — it is all so interesting! I particularly enjoy the interface between medicine/surgery and psychiatric conditions. My main research project (MD thesis) was on burns and other trauma. Currently I have a weekly psychiatric Occupational Health Clinic, see patients at the Brain injury Rehabilitation Unit and am involved in the live donor transplantation service. I see medico-legal cases with trauma, medical negligence and employment being my special interests’.

Psychology
Olga Konstantinidou, Clinical Psychologist
Expertise: Depression, Trauma, Anxiety Disorders, PTSD/Anxiety Disorders, Eating Disorders, Stress

Olga is a Registered Practitioner Psychologist (Consultant Clinical Psychologist) with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and member of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and Division of Clinical Psychology. She has the equivalent of Doctoral level qualification in Clinical Psychology and certification in Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Cognitive Analytic Therapy, Schema Therapy, Dialectical-Behavioural Therapy, Systemic Therapy and Group analytic Therapy.

She has a breadth of experience as a Practitioner Psychologist working in independent and national mental health services across UK as well as corporate settings and worked therapeutically with different client groups ( different age/ ethnic backgrounds). Her experience expands to psychological assessments, risk assessments, planning and delivery of evidence-based interventions for mental health difficulties with acute or chronic presentations. Her special clinical interest is in Personality disorders  employing a wide range of therapeutic approaches, achieving excellent results.

She is able to provide professional supervision, consulting and coaching. Her passion is in the psychology field, expanding into the areas of leadership, service development and management.

“ The most important relationship we can all have is the one we have with ourself, the most important journey we can take is one of self- discovery. To know yourself, you must spend time with yourself, you must not be afraid to be alone; this is the beginning of all wisdom.”, Aristotle

Selina Gordon, Therapist
Expertise: Abnormal Grief, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Suicidal ideation, Self harm, Stress, Work Related Stress, OCD

Selina is an experienced and compassionate Integrative Therapist with over 14 years of mental health experience working with Adults and adolescence across a range of presenting issues and symptoms.Selina has worked successfully with a variety of presenting issues including anxiety, depression, OCD, personality disorder, gender identity, sexuality, abuse and loss. Graduating from the University of Birmingham in Integrative therapy, Selina has continued her training within community mental health services and the NHS.

Selina is skilled in helping clients, providing a safe relational space to explore, whilst developing a tailored treatment plan to foster insight, facilitate change and growth specific to their needs.

Selina has worked within healthcare, counselling centres, education, substance, misuse services and private practice. She has delivered a variety of therapeutic groups including anxiety, mindfulness, ACES (young people), ADHD and hearing voices which has deepened her capacity to connect and work with a wide range of people. Selina is trained in integrative therapy which includes person centred, CBT, solution focused, and psycho-dynamic models.

“The greatest gifts available to us is our mind, our ability to learn and integrate that into our lives.” The holistic approach to mental health is one which I champion. Treating the whole person, focusing on wellness not just illness or symptoms is how we learn not just to survive but thrive…”

Janette Colbridge Vaze, Senior Yoga Therapist
Expertise: Autistic Spectrum, ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Stress Management

Janette has been working as a yoga therapist since 2003, after personally discovering yoga in 1989. Her special interests are adult, teenage and child stress management and developing individual therapeutic protocols  for patients on the autistic spectrum. Janette is also a practising Medical Herbalist and Therapeutic masseuse.

“Life is not really about avoiding the hits, the cuts and the bruises. It’s about living life to the fullest. It’s about collecting the scars, which represent our mistakes and detours, which enable us to develop a greater resilience and a sense of joy.”

Administration
Teresa Prosser, Administrator
Expertise: Maintenance and Diary management

Teresa joined the Oaktree Clinic in August 2020 and is able to assist you with booking appointments, and any general enquiries you may have. She is also responsible for maintenance and upkeep of our electronic patient records. When you visit the Oaktree Clinic, you will be welcomed by Teresa.

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The Oaktree Clinic accreditations and associations
The Oaktree Clinic accreditations and associations