Psychiatry Video Consultation

The booking process is designed to be efficient and user-friendly. Please follow the steps below to secure your appointment:

1. Select an appointment slot: Navigate to the calendar at the top of the page to choose a date and time that suits your availability.
2. Complete registration and payment: Finalize your booking by completing the registration form with your personal information and proceeding through our secure payment portal.
3. Join your consultation: At the confirmed time, access your appointment via the provided link using a smartphone, tablet, or computer. You don’t need to install any software.

A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who specialises in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental, emotional, and behavioural disorders. Because they are medically trained, they are uniquely qualified to understand the complex link between physical health and mental well-being.

Their clinical role involves a comprehensive assessment, where they evaluate both psychological symptoms and physical health to rule out underlying medical causes. They identify a wide range of conditions, from common disorders like anxiety and depression to more complex illnesses such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

Their goal is to facilitate a holistic recovery by developing a plan that may include pharmacological interventions, psychotherapy, and social support.

Yes, online psychiatrists can provide medical treatment through telepsychiatry. Our consultants can conduct thorough clinical evaluations and recommend formal treatment plans. If a specific pharmacological treatment is required, they provide the necessary clinical authorisations.

While both professionals are experts in mental health and often work together within a multidisciplinary team, their training and methods differ significantly.

A psychiatrist holds a medical degree, such as an MB BCh BAO or equivalent, followed by specialist psychiatric training. This medical background allows them to authorise and oversee pharmacological treatments and focus on the biological, chemical, and physical aspects of mental health. They often specialise in clinical stabilisation and the management of medical treatments.

In contrast, a psychologist is not a medical doctor and cannot authorise medical treatments. They hold advanced university degrees, such as a Masters or Doctorate in Psychology, and focus on behavioural patterns, emotional processing, and talk therapies.

Despite these differences, both roles share the goal of understanding how the brain works and how you think and behave. They frequently collaborate to help you develop helpful ways of thinking and behaving to provide the best possible outcome for your health.

Emergency or crisis situations:

• Severe suicidal ideation with an immediate risk of self-harm.
• Acute psychosis or severe manic episodes requiring urgent medical care.
• Severe agitation, aggression, or violent behaviour posing a risk to self or others.

Medical conditions requiring physical examination:

• Neurological conditions that may mimic psychiatric disorders, such as epilepsy or brain injuries.
• Suspected drug or alcohol withdrawal presenting with severe physical symptoms.
• New or worsening symptoms that necessitate in-person diagnostic tests or medical evaluations.

Complex psychiatric conditions:

• Treatment-resistant psychiatric disorders requiring intensive assessments or interventions.
• Severe eating disorders necessitating physical monitoring and multidisciplinary care.
• Conditions where accurate observation of physical signs, such as movement disorders, is critical for diagnosis.

Children and adolescents:

• Cases where comprehensive developmental evaluations or family assessments are essential.

Lack of a safe and private environment:

• Patients unable to access a secure or private space during consultations may not fully benefit from online sessions.

Legal or forensic assessments:

• Court-mandated psychiatric evaluations or forensic assessments that typically require in-person consultations.
• This structured approach ensures clarity while emphasizing scenarios where in-person evaluations are crucial for effective care.

What to do in such situations

• If you or someone you care for is experiencing a mental health crisis, contact emergency services (999) or go to the nearest Accident and Emergency (A&E) department.
• For complex or severe conditions, we recommend an in-person consultation with a psychiatrist or multidisciplinary team.