Private Mental Health Clinics in Birmingham

Dr David Ho, Consultant Psychiatrist 

Dr Ho is an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist with a particular interest in adult neurodivergent presentations including ADHD. Previously he has been awarded special recognition for his innovative health projects, and he provides expert adult ADHD assessments and General psychiatry consultations at our clinics. Dr David Ho conducts online general psychiatry video appointments and both online ADHD appointments and assessments.  

Dr Rajesh Pandey, Consultant Paediatrics in Neurodevelopmental & Epilepsy

Dr Rajesh Pandey is a consultant paediatrician specialising in neurodevelopment, epilepsy, complex neurodisability, and cerebral palsy. He graduated from the University of Delhi and gained extensive paediatric experience in centres of excellence.

He served as a paediatrics specialist in Oman, leading a regional hospital department and establishing a state-of-the-art paediatric unit. In the UK, he subspecialised in his current fields and now works at the Sandwell & West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust.

Dr Pandey is a Fellow of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, with numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals. He has taught and supervised medical students and trainees and has been an executive board member of the British Academy of Childhood Disability. He was instrumental in creating the Cerebral Palsy and Spasticity Network in the West Midlands and advises local bodies and educational institutions on children's health issues.

Annette Ingrid, Neurodiversity Coach 

Annette is a certified Adult ADHD Coach who has a deep comprehension of neurodiversity, allowing her to effectively engage with a diverse clientele.  

For Midland Health patients, Annette provides coaching support to adults who have been diagnosed with ADHD, ASD or other Neurodiverse conditions, and to parents raising children with ADHD or other Neurodiverse conditions.

Leanne Leary, CBT/EMDR Practitioner 

Leanne Leary is an experienced Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT), EMDR Practitioner, and ADOS-2 Assessor with over 17 years as a Registered Mental Health Nurse and 11 years in CBT practice. She holds a BSc (Hons) in Mental Health Nursing and a Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Leanne specialises in supporting individuals with anxiety, OCD, depression, PTSD, and autism, offering both therapeutic interventions and diagnostic assessments.

Leanne provides evidence-based therapies including CBT and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), with a collaborative and holistic approach tailored to each individual. She has held senior roles within the independent mental health sector, including Ward Manager and Lead Therapist in addiction services, and has contributed to national standards through her work with the Quality Network for Eating Disorders (QED), part of the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Alongside her private practice, Leanne supervises mental health staff and mentors trainees. Inspired by personal experience, she is passionate about supporting individuals to improve their wellbeing, build resilience, and achieve meaningful, lasting change.

Hema Patel, Adult and Children Integrative Psychotherapist

Hema is a compassionate therapist specialising in a range of child therapy techniques for children and adolescents. She helps young individuals overcome barriers that hinder their ability to lead normal lives. Hema often involves parents and guardians in sessions to gain a better understanding of the child’s difficulties and to develop manageable plans for support. She believes in the effectiveness of talking therapies, noting that having an independent person to confide in can lead to successful outcomes for complex emotions.

Hema provides private counselling and psychotherapy for children and young people dealing with various challenges, including trauma, PTSD, bereavement, grief, general anxiety, phobias, panic attacks, loss of identity, separation anxiety, school-related issues, bullying, stress from divorce, depression, loneliness, low self-esteem, social anxiety, peer pressure, negative body image, dermatology, pain management, health anxiety, carer support, eating disorders, physical abuse, and issues related to sexuality.

Raj Bassi, CBT Therapist

Raj Bassi is a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist trained in Birmingham, London, and Liverpool. She emphasises collaboration towards therapy goals, building a therapeutic relationship based on trust and confidence by understanding clients' concerns and offering evidence-based psychological interventions. Raj enjoys helping patients identify and build on their strengths, learn problem-solving strategies, and enhance coping skills.

She focuses on learning effective ways to connect with others to improve communication and rapport with patients. Raj works with children and adults facing challenges such as trauma, OCD, PTSD, relationship issues, eating disorders, bereavement, low self-esteem, adoption issues, anger management, depression, and anxiety, including panic, phobias (such as agoraphobia and social phobia), and stress.