Professional statement
Dr Victoria Lukats is a leading consultant psychiatrist based in Brighton. Her areas of expertise include dementia (diagnosis and treatment), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). In addition, she also has experience in managing mental health issues and cognitive impairment following a stroke. Dr Lukats consults privately at Flint Healthcare.
With over 25 years of experience in psychiatry, Dr Lukats was also part of the mental health liaison service and the Brighton and Hove memory assessment service at Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust from 2009 to 2024. Notably, she is also the former associate clinical lead for dementia for the Kent, Sussex, and Surrey regions and the former clinical lead for dementia and older people in Brighton and Hove.
Dr Lukats holds dual CCT in both general adult psychiatry and old age psychiatry. She originally qualified with an MBBS from King’s College London and completed her psychiatry training on the prestigious Guy’s, King’s, and St Thomas’ rotational training scheme. She holds esteemed membership to the Royal College of Psychiatrists, as well as an MSc in Mental Health, specialising in research methodology and cognitive behavioural therapy.
In her clinical practice, Dr Lukats is highly regarded for her welcoming, kind, and thorough approach. She is committed to enhancing the quality of life for her patients and recognises the impact conditions like dementia can have not only on the individual but also on their families and carers.
Clinics
Flint Healthcare
Brighton, 8, Hunns Mere Way, Woodingdean Office Campus, BN2 6AHMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 28 years of experience
- Consultant Psychiatrist, Flint Healthcare (present)
Professional memberships
- Royal College of Psychiatrists
Education
- MSc in Mental Health (2004)
- MRCPsych, Royal College of Psychiatrists (2004)
Teaching posts
- Module Leader for the MSc Dementia Studies course, Brighton and Sussex Medical School (past)
Positions in organisations
- Associate Clinical Lead for Dementia, Kent Sussex and Surrey, NHS England (past)
- Clinical Lead for Dementia and Older People, Brighton and Hove, Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (past)
Publications and conferences
- Dr Lukats' publications are available on her PubMed profile
- Dr Lukats’ publications are available on ResearchGate
Languages spoken
- English
Reviews
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- Dr Lukats is warm, friendly and professional. Over a few months she has helped me to overcome a very long standing problem. To echo another review she made me fully involved in choosing and understanding my treatment. I can’t recommend her highly enough.
- I came to see Victoria as I was struggling with severe anxiety and depression. She was extremely warm, friendly and reassuring and made me feel very much involved in the decision making for my treatment plan.My issues were quickly resolved due to Victoria’s outstanding care.