Dr Dinesh Kumar

Dr Dinesh Kumar is an experienced adult psychiatrist specialising in psychosis, adult ADHD, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorders, depression, bipolar disorders, sexual dysfunction, and burnout. He privately practises at the London Psychiatry Clinic, and his NHS base is the North East London NHS Foundation Trust. Dr Kumar is committed to providing personalised and comprehensive mental health care.

Dr Kumar's expertise lies in the assessment and treatment of adult ADHD, where he conducts thorough evaluations aligned with National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines. For anxiety disorders, trauma and PTSD, as well as OCD, he employs therapeutic mentoring and coaching approaches alongside medication options when necessary. With regards to psychosis, schizophrenia and complex trauma/PTSD, he specialises in early intervention to prevent the progression of symptoms, working collaboratively with patients and their families. He has been the principal investigator in many research projects: he is currently involved in a clinical study on how to safely reduce medication dosages for patients with schizophrenia and psychosis with University College London, and another on immunotherapy for patients with psychosis or pathogenic antibodies.

Dr Kumar qualified for psychology in 2000 from the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences in India, and spent time as a consultant psychiatrist in Australia before coming to the UK. He has an additional postgraduate diploma in Enhanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy from the University of Oxford.

Dr Kumar believes in treating patients with the utmost respect and dignity. His patient-centric approach involves active collaboration, ensuring that patients are involved in their treatment decisions. Dr Kumar actively engages with patients' families and loved ones. He emphasises that mental health problems don't define individuals and aims to help patients grow through their experiences.

Dr Kumar develops personalised treatment plans focusing on the individual, incorporating comprehensive clinical assessments, psychoeducation, various forms of therapy, and medication as needed. He considers lifestyle factors, including recommendations for physical health, fitness, sleep, nutrition, and routine stability. He provides patients with a choice regarding their medication, explaining the associated benefits and potential side effects, and following NICE guidelines, aims to reduce medication as soon as it is safe to do so.

Dr Kumar is registered with the GMC and a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, and has extensive training and experience. Holding a medical degree (MBBS) and a postgraduate diploma in Enhanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, he's actively involved in clinical research, having contributed significantly to studies on reducing antipsychotic medication dosages.

Dr Kumar's commitment to excellence is evident through his role as a Medical Member of First Tier for the Mental Health Tribunal. Additionally, he serves as an appraiser for medical doctors, mentoring and coaching others within the field. For patients seeking compassionate and expert mental health care in London, he is dedicated to helping individuals navigate their unique journeys toward recovery.