Dr Rajnish AttavarPsychiatry in North London
Professional statement
Dr Rajnish Attavar is a highly experienced neurodevelopmental consultant psychiatrist at Ellesmere clinic with 25 years of NHS experience. He specialises in intellectual disability, Asperger’s Syndrome (ASD), autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), and sleep disorders.
Dr Attavar sees patients from age 17 onwards. He is happy to visit vulnerable patients in their home, if attending his clinic is a problem. He adopts a patient-centred approach, providing a listening ear and employing a combination of psychodynamic approaches and evidence-based medicine to enhance recovery for individuals facing emotional and neuro-developmental challenges.
Dr Attavar is is an approved clinician under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act, and undertakes mental capacity assessments for purposes such as Lasting Power of Attorney and Deprivation of Liberty.
Since 2007, as a consultant psychiatrist in the NHS, Dr Attavar has actively contributed to medical training in roles such as clinical service director, training programme director, and mentoring lead. Recently appointed as a senior visiting research fellow at the University of Hertfordshire, he continues to be engaged in research and educational initiatives. He is also Vice Chair of the Southeast Division of the Royal College of Psychiatry.
Dr Attavar also organises and chairs well-being conferences for the Royal College of Psychiatrists, showcasing his commitment to holistic mental health approaches.
Dr Attavar sees patients from age 17 onwards. He is happy to visit vulnerable patients in their home, if attending his clinic is a problem. He adopts a patient-centred approach, providing a listening ear and employing a combination of psychodynamic approaches and evidence-based medicine to enhance recovery for individuals facing emotional and neuro-developmental challenges.
Dr Attavar is is an approved clinician under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act, and undertakes mental capacity assessments for purposes such as Lasting Power of Attorney and Deprivation of Liberty.
Since 2007, as a consultant psychiatrist in the NHS, Dr Attavar has actively contributed to medical training in roles such as clinical service director, training programme director, and mentoring lead. Recently appointed as a senior visiting research fellow at the University of Hertfordshire, he continues to be engaged in research and educational initiatives. He is also Vice Chair of the Southeast Division of the Royal College of Psychiatry.
Dr Attavar also organises and chairs well-being conferences for the Royal College of Psychiatrists, showcasing his commitment to holistic mental health approaches.
Clinics
Ellesmere Clinic
North London, Ellesmere Grove, Barnet EN5 2FY, United KingdomMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 25 years of experience
- Consultant Psychiatrist, Ellesmere Clinic (present)
Subspecialties
- Wellbeing
- Long covid
Professional memberships
- Member,Royal College of Psychiatrists
Education
- MRCPsych, Royal College of Psychiatry (2002)
- MB BS, Bangalore (1995)
Teaching posts
- Senior Visiting Research Fellow at the University of Hertfordshire
- Vice Chair of South Eastern Division in Royal College of Psychiatry,
Publications and conferences
- You can see some of Dr Attavars' academic work on research gate.
Prizes and awards
- Clinical Excellence Award Winner
- Inspire Award Winner, Hertfordshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Languages spoken
- English
- Hindi
Registration number: 5188449
Reviews
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- I can't say enough good things about my experience with Dr Rajnish. He made me feel heard, understood and completely at ease with his calm and kind demeanor. If you're looking for someone both professional and knowledgeable but also warm and human, I couldn't recommend him more.
- Dr Rajnish is incredibly kind and helpful. He provides plenty of reassurance and validation, which made me feel seen and heard. I live fairly far away from the clinic and work full time, he was very accommodating with offering virtual checkups during evenings. I highly recommend.
- Amazing experience! Responsive with communication, patient, and explaining things.
- I saw Dr Attavar for minor depression, and he was empathetic, engaged and very helpful - but he also suggested that I might have undiagnosed ADHD which turned out to be right and a major reason for my depression - thanks to his intervention, my mental health has turned a corner!
- Dr Attavar was very kind and understanding. Sessions with him felt comfortable and I looked forward to talking with him again. The waiting and consultation rooms felt cozy and secure, everything felt manageable even when I couldn’t see.
- I have started seeing Dr Attavar for my ADHD, and I've been really impressed with the quality of care I've received. Dr. Attavar took the time to explain everything clearly, making sure I understood my treatment options and always willing to help me.
- I've found him absolutely amazing! Patient, knowledgable, helpful. Whole process went smoothly. Any admin questions/follow-ups/communication was reliable and responsive
- I have found Dr Attavar to be thorough, thoughtful and kind. He has helped me a lot during a hard time and I have recommended him to my friends.
- Dr Attavar combines professionalism with an empathetic, caring approach - which is so rare. As a parent I feel he sees my teenager as a 'whole person' and genuinely cares for best outcomes for them. Would very highly recommend for ADHD diagnosis and treatment.