
Professor Alex O'Neill-Kerr
Psychiatry in Northampton and Manchester
Professional statement
Professor Alex O'Neill-Kerr is a highly revered general adult psychiatrist who specialises in transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), depression, OCD, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. He currently practises at the Transforming Mind Solutions clinic.
Professor O'Neill-Kerr, who is the current medical director and clinical lead at the clinic, also specialises in transcranial direct current stimulation, ketamine, and vagus nerve stimulation. Until his retirement in 2020, as a visiting lecturer, Professor O'Neill-Kerr occupied the role of visiting Professor in neuromodulation at the University of Northampton.
Notably, Professor O'Neill-Kerr has authored and co-authored a substantial number of papers on TMS. He lectures both nationally and internationally on TMS at the Royal College of Psychiatry International Meeting and The Royal College of Psychiatry ECT training days. Professor O'Neill-Kerr is actively researching how effective transcranial magnetic stimulation can be in terms of treating patients with depression and anxiety.
He was a principle investigator in the NIHR BRIGHTMIND study researching Theta burst, Navigated TMS vs standard TMS, the biggest TMS study in Europe due for publication in 2023. He has racked up eight years of experience with regards to the investigation into how this specific treatment option can work for depression in cases where anti-depressants have not been effective.
To clarify on pricing, we have very recently restructured our consultation fees for initial and follow-up appointments. Our current fees are as follows:
• Initial psychiatric assessment – 60 minutes: £595
• Psychiatric follow-up – 30 minutes: £300
• Psychiatric follow-up – 60 minutes: £595
• Medication review – Follow-up: £300
• Diagnostic follow-up Assessment: £300
Clinics

Transforming Mind Solutions
Northampton, Delapré Abbey, London Road, NN4 8AWMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 40 years of experience
- General Adult Psychiatrist, Transforming Mind Solutions (2020 - present)
Subspecialties
- Neuromodulation
- Transcranial direct current stimulation
Professional memberships
- Royal College of Psychiatrists
- Fellow of the College of Psychiatry of South Africa
Education
- MBChB (1984)
- FCPsych (1990)
Teaching posts
- Professor, Neuromodulation, University of Northampton (2016 - 2020)
Positions in organisations
- Medical Director, Transforming Mind Solutions
- Clinical Lead, Transforming Mind Solutions
Publications and conferences
- You can see Professor Alex O'Neill-Kerr's publications on ResearchGate.
Languages spoken
- English
Reviews
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- I had been on antidepressants for 25 years with manic/depressive episodes and suicidal a few times. Professor Kerr within an hour diagnosed my situation and poss medication and scientific ops to help & within 24 hours a written consultation. Professor Kerr is GENIUS! So Grateful!
- My appointment with Dr O Neill Kerr left me feeling heard, understood, and genuinely optimistic about my future mental health. I am a complex case, but he is up to date with research, and treated me as an equal partner in my care, and explained everything to me. Very happy!
- Very professionally treated. Very pleased with scientific approach and genetic study
- Professor Alex O'Neill-Kerr has a very relaxed and personable demeanour. I was impressed with Professor Alex O'Neill-Kerr's innovative and dynamic approach to psychiatry that is in line with the current progressive and advanced scientific evidence base. The ability to be offered advanced genetic testing to patients is a significant advance in psychiatry. I valued being given information that I can tangibly use to move forward, this included a detailed discussion around medication options, tDCS and TMS, and advanced supplements to treat my mental health diagnosis. Lastly, and most importantly, I was given an accurate diagnosis.
- Excellent team who seemed very supportive and attentive.
- Excellent service and professionalism. Comfort facility. Dr Alex is very patient while communicating and thorough in action plan and treatment.
- I have been treated by prof. O’Neill-Kerr for 8 years. He pioneered rTMS and is responsible for me being well via rTMS after decades of treatment resistant depression. He is innovative, knowledgeable, kind and patient. I would highly recommend him due to his immense skill.
- I can’t recommend Professor O'Neill-Kerr enough. I have seen many psychologists & psychiatrists over the years, but his understanding, patience and innovative way of thinking is second to none. He never gives up on even the most complicated of cases & he genuinely wants to help.
- Alex is very calm and patient, he was amazing when treating me and provided a first class service. I couldn't recommend him enough.