Dr Edwin Ugoh

Professional statement

Dr Edwin Ugoh is a top consultant psychiatrist based in Essex and London. He has specialist experience in the assessment and management of a variety of mental health disorders including clinical depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, alcohol and drug addictions and dual diagnosis (co-existing mental health and addiction).

Dr Ugoh graduated in 1993 from the University of Lagos, Nigeria before moving to England. He then carried out further psychiatry training in London and Hertfordshire and later became a specialist in general adult and substance misuse psychiatry. He has an MSc from University of Hertfordshire in 2010.

He has worked as a senior doctor across both the private and public sector and since 2018, he has been working as a consultant in general adult and addiction psychiatry in Essex Partnership University Partnership Foundation NHS Trust. He provides clinical leadership for substance misuse teams in West and South Essex. Dr Ugoh is currently a consultant with visiting privileges to the Priory Chelmsford. Therefore, he has access to a well-resourced and established pool of clinicians. He provides treatment and care for both self-funded patients and those with medical insurance.

Dr Ugoh offers a recovery-focused approach. He strongly believes in a collaborative approach to his treatments, ensuring his patients are fully involved in their treatment plans and recovery.