Dr Rabia FarooqConsultant adult and addictions psychiatrist in Nottingham
Professional statement
Dr Rabia Farooq is a highly experienced and respected consultant adult and addictions psychiatrist based in the East Midlands, who specialises in ADHD, depression and anxiety alongside bipolar affective disorder, schizophrenia and OCD. She privately practices at Magnolia Therapy Centre, while her NHS base is Sheffield Health and Social Care Trust.
Dr Farooq is an approved clinician with an impressive educational history. She has an MBBS from Government Medical College in Srinagar, India, and is a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych). Following this, she completed her training in psychiatry with the Charing Cross scheme, specialising in general adult psychiatry and addictions.
Dr Farooq, who was the medical director of the East Midlands region for the Priory Group, has a wealth of experience across acute inpatient and community mental health services. She is expert in undertaking high-quality complex assessment and managing complex psychiatric conditions. Further to her specialisms mentioned above, she also diagnoses and treats first-episode psychosis, treatment-resistant depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, as well as borderline personality disorder.
She prides herself in an approach that's underpinned by evidence-based medicine, focused on individual care and treatment that's tailored to the patient's individual needs and preferences. Patients can expect that Dr Farooq will complete a comprehensive assessment and formulation, which is then followed by a detailed treatment plan.
Further to being a valued member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, Dr Farooq has had her research work published and taught both undergraduate and postgraduate students at Imperial College London.
Dr Farooq is an approved clinician with an impressive educational history. She has an MBBS from Government Medical College in Srinagar, India, and is a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych). Following this, she completed her training in psychiatry with the Charing Cross scheme, specialising in general adult psychiatry and addictions.
Dr Farooq, who was the medical director of the East Midlands region for the Priory Group, has a wealth of experience across acute inpatient and community mental health services. She is expert in undertaking high-quality complex assessment and managing complex psychiatric conditions. Further to her specialisms mentioned above, she also diagnoses and treats first-episode psychosis, treatment-resistant depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, as well as borderline personality disorder.
She prides herself in an approach that's underpinned by evidence-based medicine, focused on individual care and treatment that's tailored to the patient's individual needs and preferences. Patients can expect that Dr Farooq will complete a comprehensive assessment and formulation, which is then followed by a detailed treatment plan.
Further to being a valued member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, Dr Farooq has had her research work published and taught both undergraduate and postgraduate students at Imperial College London.
Clinics
The Magnolia Therapy Centre
Nottingham, 354 Mansfield Road, NG5 2EFMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 19 years of experience
- Consultant adult and addictions psychiatrist, Magnolia Therapy Centre (Present)
Subspecialties
- First-episode psychosis
- Treatment-resistant depression
Professional memberships
- MRCP, Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists
Education
- MRCPsych, Royal College of Psychiatrists (2009)
- MBBS, Government Medical College, Sringar, Kashmir, India (2003)
Teaching posts
- Undergraduate teacher and mentor, Imperial College London
- Assistant to Ealing Hospital coordinator, Imperial College London
Positions in organisations
- Medical director, East Midlands Region, Priory Group (August 2018 - March 2020)
Publications and conferences
- Prescribing errors in Psychiatry - A comparison of inner city and suburban inpatient units.
Dr. Roger Singh, Dr. Rabia Farooq, Dr. Dudley Mann & Dr. Naveed Kausar, Kent Journal of Mental Health Summer 2010.
Languages spoken
- English
- Urdu
Registration number: 6088909
Reviews
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- Dr Rabia Farooq is a lovely soul who makes you feel seen and respected. She is undoubtedly a professional in her field and I would recommend her to anyone I care for
- Dr Farooq has been professional and polite from the beginning. She has been very helpful and offering unwavering support via consultation and email. She was able to diagnose and offer treatment to my brother during a very difficult time and we are eternally grateful to her.
- Kind, understanding and extremely knowledgeable and experienced in her field
- Dr. Farooq was extensive, genuine and compassionate. The prices also seem to be unmatched! I received an ADHD diagnosis from Dr. Farooq and has changed my life for the better. Mary is also fantastic, any questions you have will be answered quickly. Thank you!
- After struggling with getting the right support for years, I found it! An excellent Doctor who is kind, compassionate, caring and extremely determined to help with a range of complex needs. Dr Farooq is very knowledgeable and is definitely one of the best in her field!
- Dr Farooq is extremely kind and compassionate as well as empathetic. She is a fantastic doctor who really understands what you are going through. I have seen many doctors about my mental health but DR Farooq is incredible and the absolute best of her field. Can’t thank her enough
- I have searched for many psychiatrists over the years to understand my complex brain and finally I found dr Farooq who is INCREDIBLY intelligent, kind patient, & empathetic. I’m so greatfull to have dr Farooq in my life. I now am greatfull to be alive. Thank you dr Farooq