Patient reviews Dr Alan Ogilvie

The treatment I have received so far from Dr Ogilvie has been amazing! After enquiring I was contacted by Dr Ogilvie as said in 24hrs! The assessment was very through and felt listened to and understood and the changes made have transformed my MH unbelievably - I have hope again!

Dr Alan has made a huge difference to my life. He is understanding and sympathetic and diagnosed and treated my condition very quickly. I will always be grateful to him.

I met Dr Ogilvie last summer and his care and insight have been amazing. Ever since I’ve received treatment my mood has stabilised and I’ve been the happiest I’ve been perhaps ever been in my life. He is very kind and patient and always helpful.

I first met Alan via a Zoom call in September 2023. I immediately warmed to his manner and felt relaxed enough to share all the issues in my back ground. The meds he prescribed have made a real difference to every element of my like. I feel calmer, clearer and more relaxed. I would highly recommend him to anyone.

Kind, knowledgeable, and extremely effective doctor. Dr Alan Ogilvie has been a supporting part of my life for 2 and a half years. In this time I have faced considerable challenges while at the same time getting better at being kind to myself, and finding greater meaning in life.

Switched from NHS and saw a vast improvement. His knowledge led to transformative medication for my bipolar & ADHD. He demystifies medical jargon and is always available. For fantastic psychiatric care, I recommend him. Grateful for his role in my mental health journey.

Dr Alan has been brilliant, I felt listened to and understood

Excellent 1st consultation. Put me at ease. Very well prepared - I sent a 3 page summary of my history of depression/current episode. Covered in detail my existing medication. Set up a medication plan, fully explained and technically very thorough. Answered all my questions.

Fantastic doctor. Had a consultation with him after being unhappy with lack of care on the NHS. Caring and thorough in his approach. The confidence, clear knowledge in his field and plan for care makes me extremely hopeful my condition and severe troubling symptoms can improve.

I recently saw Dr Olgivie to review my bipolar, as I have been suffering for some time. I’m really glad I found Dr Olgivie on this website. He’s got an excellent knowledge of bipolar, and provided clear treatment options, and listened. A psychiatrist I’ll be sticking with!

Professional and through consultation. I had spent 8 months trying to get the level of care publicly that I did in one hour with Dr. Ogilvie. Having been hesitant about the remote consultation method at first, I had nothing to worry about. Thoroughly, thoroughly recommend.

We are both very thankful for Dr. Ogilvie's wise care of our son. He combines vast professional experience with a compassionate, patient and respectful manner. He is an excellent consultant who truly understands the many challenges of bipolar disorder.

I truly appreciate my consultation with Dr Ogilvie today. He listened carefully, asked good questions and discussed my treatment so that I was in full agreement. I already feel a huge weight has been lifted and I look forward to my next appointment.

I contacted Dr Ogilvie suffering from acute psychiatric symptoms. It was one of the lowest periods of my life and Dr Ogilvie was incredibly sympathetic. He provided a rapid diagnosis and successful treatment plan within days. Highly recommended, especially for Bipolar Disorder.

I had an excellent consultation with him. Meds he suggested not working yet but I am hopeful

I highly recommend Dr Alan Ogilvie his experience particularly with Bipolar Disorder is second to none. He is the only Dr who has stabilised my husbands Bipolar Disorder after suffering for many years he explains and delivers a quality service .

Fast appoinent times Via zoom which is so accessible Dr Ogilvie is warm and friendly and made me feel relaxed and able to speak about difficult times. The service has been the best I have ever experienced.

Dr Ogilvie was easy to talk to and sympathetic to my needs. His understanding of my situation was refreshing and I would recommend him with no question.

To any patient with a condition treated by Alan, I would wholeheartedly recommend his practice. I found him personable, disarming, pleasant and reasonable. He is knowledgeable and caring, wielding his knowledge effectively, and involving you in decisions.

Dr Ogilvie helped me overcome a very difficult period and found the appropriate treatment for my depression and anxiety. He is attentive and thoughtful and listened to all of my needs and adjusted my treatment accordingly.

Dr Ogilvie had an excellent friendly manner, was very thorough and listened to me. I feel confident that the treatment plan help with my bi polar.

when my wife recently slipped into a deep depression , we felt we had no where to turn, Alan listened to our situation, gave us a medical plan and advise, wife is now on mend. be patient. nothing will happen overnight.

Dr Ogilvie contacted me the same day I booked my appointment to discuss my needs. I was initially concerned after reading reviews regarding appointments and wait times via TopDoctors. My experience was excellent and I would highly recommend this service.

Really enjoyed Dr Alan, have seen him about bipolar disorders, he have a quite methodical approach that is necessary and attention to detail. After so many bad experiences it's really comforting and I feel that I'm not facing my illness alone.

Really happy with the appointment, Dr Ogilvie was extremely thorough and really listened to me. Looking forward to starting new medication.

Had a very rewarding 90 minute consultation with Mr Ogilvie, who I would thoroughly recommend. I was very apprehensive regarding the zoom meeting as I had never used zoom before but it was so simple . Very straightforward

Dr Ogilvie was very kind to offer me an appointment at pretty much the last minute. He was very thorough with the assessment and prescribed me the treatment that, even still early to tell, has already made a big difference.

Dr Ogilvie helped me in a time when I was feeling helpless. I thought he was very understanding and supportive. He answered all of my questions and gave me hope that with the treatment plan I will get better in no time.

Dr Ogilvie is very thorough and knowledgeable, I've moved from the United States, and he picked up on my situation very quickly, it is very comforting to see how he has accommodated my situation.

I've never gone private before, but decided to on this occasion purely due to NHS psychiatry waiting times. Dr Oglivie has been an absolute revelation. After only three 1 hour sessions with him and changed medication I'm already feeling massively better.

Dr Ogilvie is very approachable and easy to talk to. He did come up with a treatment plan for my husband when other psychiatrists had failed to help us. I would definitely recommend him to anyone struggling with bipolar disorder.

I was so relieved to be able to get an appointment quickly. Dr Ogilvie took a thorough history before explaining the issues and discussing treatment options. I found him to be patient, sympathetic and helpful. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him.

Dr Ogilvie was very professional and kind. I was nervous at the appointment but his calm and reassuring manner really helped. He explained things clearly and I felt listened too. Thank you .

Dr Ogilvie is a great listener has a lot of knowledge and is reassuring , receiving great treatment. I would definitely recommend Doctor Ogilvie , great Bed side Manner , very friendly. Not long waiting time, quick responses.

Dr Olgivie is relaxed and made me feel relaxed. His demeanour is caring but also quick to pick up what help and advice I needed. I had a consultation on zoom which was an added bonus. It is less intimidating to be in a space that is familiar to you.

I can't recommend Dr Ogilvie enough - through his expertise, knowledge, understanding and care I have come through a very difficult and anxious time of my life that my GP had no real clue how to deal with. Thank you Alan very much!

i particularly appreciated my view of the side-effects of a previous treatment being accommodated and this made me feel much more accepting and willing to comply. The video call was handles sensitively, and Dr Ogilvie was very clear and informative

Had bipolar disorder for 35 years. Had first appointment with Dr Ogilvie as disappointed with continuity and expertise in NHS treatment. First appointment could not have gone better, his knowledge and understanding of the disorder was very impressive

I have seen Dr Ogilvie twice. The first time I was very anxious and in an agitated state. His manner was exactly what I needed at such a difficult time. I was very pleased to have him on my second visit.

Dr Ogilvie has helped me greatly through an episode of depression. I can’t thank him enough. He is clear, caring, very professional and i felt very safe in his care.

Very easy to talk to and was thorough in his approach. Involves the patient in discussion regarding their care. Highly recommend.

He took time and listened. His advice consultation was clear and practical.

Dr. Ogilvie was very patient and understanding wrt my state of mind at the time of consultation. I appreciated his thoughtfulness and respect for my situation. I would recommend him as an excellent doctor.

Dr Ogilvie saw me for my initial consultation. I felt listened to and supported. I felt like he swiftly and expertly diagnosed my issue which made me feel very reassured. Thank you Dr Ogilvie!

Alan was extremely informative and reassuring. Our appointment with him was a very positive experience despite the despair, which my partner was feeling at the time.

Excellent doctor, he really listened to me at a time when I felt very unwell, he took time to explain things and gave excellent advice. Also the communication between himself and my GP was very good.

Outstanding clinical acumen, knowledge and communication skills. Exudes empathy and human kindness. Hope giving and life sustaining. Fair, tolerant, non judgemental and containing. Fact I was a consultant psychiatrist posed no problems in our relationship

Dr ogilvie was very helpful every time I spoke to him

First time with Dr Alan. He identified a few extra issues I have that had been missed over the years. He Was able to offer great advice, comes across very friendly, is easy to talk to and likes the detail of problems you may have to give you the best help

Not only listens to what is being said but also the way it is said, which makes a huge difference. He also asks for clarification rather than assumes. Overall a great professional whom I would like to thank.

Brilliant doctor. Really helped me. Thank you.