Practice Overview | North London Psychiatry Practice

Who We Are

About North London Psychiatry Practice

North London Psychiatry Practice is a leading private psychiatric service providing expert assessment and treatment for adults experiencing a wide range of mental health conditions. The practice is led by Dr Vimal Sivasanker, a highly respected Consultant Adult Psychiatrist with over 20 years of clinical experience.

We believe that mental health care should be accessible, evidence-based and delivered with compassion. Every patient is treated as an individual — we take time to understand your history, your circumstances and your goals, in order to develop a treatment plan that truly works for you.

Our practice offers both in-person clinics in London (St John's Wood) and Hertfordshire (Elstree/Borehamwood), as well as online consultations — making expert psychiatric care accessible wherever you are.

Meet Dr Sivasanker

North London Psychiatry Practice Overview

Our Values

What Sets Us Apart

Evidence-Based

All treatments are grounded in the best available clinical evidence. We keep up to date with the latest research and guidelines.

Patient-Centred

Your needs, preferences and goals are at the heart of everything we do. We work in partnership with you throughout your care.

Confidential

All consultations are completely confidential. Your privacy is paramount and we adhere to the highest standards of medical confidentiality.

Responsive

We aim to see patients quickly — typically within a few days of enquiry. Urgent appointments are accommodated where possible.

Highly Rated

Dr Sivasanker is rated 4.9/5 on TopDoctors and holds a 5-star Google rating — reflecting exceptional patient satisfaction.

Accessible

With clinics in London and Hertfordshire, and online consultations available, we make it easy to access expert psychiatric care.

FAQs

About the Practice — FAQs

We combine nationally recognised clinical expertise — including specialist neuromodulation skills (ECT, TMS, Ketamine) — with a warm, unhurried approach to patient care. Dr Sivasanker has trained at some of the UK's most prestigious institutions and brings both depth of knowledge and genuine compassion to every consultation.

Yes. Secure, encrypted video consultations are available for patients across the UK. These are fully confidential and offer the same quality of care as an in-person appointment for many presentations.

Yes. We accept patients covered by most major private health insurers. Please check your policy and obtain pre-authorisation from your insurer before your appointment. We also welcome self-funding patients and offer transparent pricing.