We are privileged to have Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Dr Rashmi Verma who is our expert in Neurodevelopmental Psychiatry, focusing on ADHD and Autism. She has over 20 years of experience working as a doctor in the NHS and is conducting all of our ADHD assessments for children between 6-18 years of age.

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Compassionate Care

Dr Verma is known for her ability to build trust and rapport with patients and their families, making her a respected figure in the field. She emphasises the importance of early identification of neurodevelopmental difficulties, ensuring that assessments are comfortable and reassuring. She also has 3 children of her own and understands the apprehension and overwhelm that families may feel when considering an assessment.

Extensive Expertise

Graduating from the University of Sheffield School of Medicine in 2004, Dr Verma has specialised in neurodevelopmental conditions since 2011, as a Consultant Lead since 2015. Her work spans a variety of psychiatric specialties at renowned institutions in Central London such as Guy's and St Thomas's, University College London, The Royal Free and The Whittington hospitals, as well as specialist Child and Adolescent training at The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust. She therefore also has in-depth knowledge of general child and adolescent mental health.

Dr Verma has worked as a Lead Consultant in The Tavistock Autism Service, where she worked for 12 years before moving to Surrey. Since 2018, she continues to work as a Consultant locally in Surrey and Borders Partnership Trust, where she has worked in both the ADHD and Autism Services.  In 2022, in order to reduce waiting times and improve patient/family experience, she started the process of conducting dual assessments for children where both Autism and ADHD is suspected, conducting over 100 dual assessments so far.

Comprehensive ADHD Assessments

At Well Life GP Clinic, Dr Verma conducts thorough ADHD assessments for children and adolescents, which are of the highest gold standard and therefore widely accepted by the NHS and elsewhere. She also screens for Autism where this is wanted. Her holistic approach integrates insights from educational/additional settings and always includes in-person meetings with the young person, alongside accommodating online consultations for parents and caregivers. She works diligently to ensure accurate diagnoses and provides a thorough report with resources and recommendations.

As an Approved Clinician and a member of The Royal College of Psychiatrists Neurodevelopmental Special Interest Group, Dr Verma is committed to providing high-quality, up-to-date care.