Dr Geraldine D'SouzaConsultant psychiatrist in Central London
Dr Geraldine D'Souza
MBBS MRCPsych PGDipCBT
GMC: 5208669Professional statement
Dr Geraldine D'Souza is a highly regarded and experienced consultant psychiatrist with over 23 years of dedicated service in the field of psychiatry. She specialises in the assessment and treatment of mental disorders in adults aged 18 and over. Her expertise encompasses a wide range of conditions, including mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, and bipolar affective disorder), psychosis, stress-related conditions, OCD, ADHD, and PTSD.
Apart from assessing and treating functional mental disorders, Dr D’Souza also has expertise in neuropsychiatric conditions such as brain injury, cognitive impairment and dementia. She conducts brain health clinics to improve the diagnostic pathway, so people with memory difficulties can receive an earlier, quicker, and a more accurate diagnosis. Dr D’Souza provides a holistic approach to her management along with personalised risk reduction plans for her patients.
She works in partnership with her patients to provide person-centred care. She receives excellent feedback and is responsive, kind and empathetic in her approach.
In addition to her clinical practice, Dr D'Souza has extensive medico-legal experience. She is approved under section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983, as having special experience in diagnosing and treating individuals with mental disorders. She is known for producing comprehensive, high-quality court reports, promptly.
Dr D'Souza undertakes assessments and provides comprehensive reports related to litigation capacity, mental capacity for wills and probates, lasting power of attorney and court of protection. Her work also includes parole board assessments, fitness to plead reports and independent reports for mental health tribunals.
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Apart from assessing and treating functional mental disorders, Dr D’Souza also has expertise in neuropsychiatric conditions such as brain injury, cognitive impairment and dementia. She conducts brain health clinics to improve the diagnostic pathway, so people with memory difficulties can receive an earlier, quicker, and a more accurate diagnosis. Dr D’Souza provides a holistic approach to her management along with personalised risk reduction plans for her patients.
She works in partnership with her patients to provide person-centred care. She receives excellent feedback and is responsive, kind and empathetic in her approach.
In addition to her clinical practice, Dr D'Souza has extensive medico-legal experience. She is approved under section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983, as having special experience in diagnosing and treating individuals with mental disorders. She is known for producing comprehensive, high-quality court reports, promptly.
Dr D'Souza undertakes assessments and provides comprehensive reports related to litigation capacity, mental capacity for wills and probates, lasting power of attorney and court of protection. Her work also includes parole board assessments, fitness to plead reports and independent reports for mental health tribunals.
For reviews of Dr D'Souza click here.
Clinics
E-Consultation
Central London, E-Consultation, W1GMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- Over 23 years of experience in Psychiatry, both in-patient and in community settings
Subspecialties
- Mood disorders
- Anxiety related disorders
Professional memberships
- Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists
- Member of Medical Protection Society
Education
- Post graduate Award in Leadership and Management, Chartered Management Institute (2012)
- CCT, Royal College of Psychiatry (2010)
Publications and conferences
- Recognition and management of Abulia in the elderly G.D’Souza et al, Progress in Neurology and Psychiatry 11/2010;14(6).
- Abulia in the elderly: A call to care
Languages spoken
- English
Registration number: 5208669