Psychiatrist & psychotherapist · UK & online (English & Romanian)

Psychiatry and psychotherapy that take complexity seriously.

Whole-person care for adults, and a more reflective lens for the clinicians and teams who support them.

QUALIFICATIONS & REGISTRATION

GMC Specialist Register: Medical Psychotherapy & General Adult Psychiatry · UKCP-registered psychotherapist · Section 12 approved / Approved Clinician · Member, Royal College of Psychiatrists

Most people see a psychiatrist or a therapist. I’m both, so the medication question and the meaning behind it get looked at together, by one person who sees how they connect.

Which of these best describes you?

I’m looking for support for myself

“Is it ADHD, or trauma? Or something else?”

“Why hasn’t therapy helped?”

“Why do I still feel stuck?”

I’m a healthcare professional

“I’m rethinking, or leaving, the NHS.”

“I feel stuck with a patient.”

“I want space to reflect on my work.”

Start here

Not sure where to begin? Start with one conversation.

NHS or private? Assessment or therapy? Which kind, who to see, and in what order? In one focused session I’ll help you understand what is available and what to ask, so you leave with a clear plan and your next step.

Available for patients based in England.

This isn’t for you if you need a formal diagnosis or a referral into treatment today. (If that is what you are after, keep scrolling.)

One-off advisory · £180 · 45 to 60 minutes · online, English or Romanian

Why it feels so confusing, and why that is not your fault.

Mental health services are stretched. When more than one thing is going on at once, it is easy to fall between the gaps: not “urgent enough” for one service, not the right fit for another. Feeling unseen does not mean nothing is wrong. It usually means no one has looked at the whole picture yet. That is the work I do.

In their words

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"I felt genuinely listened to during the appointment, and was extremely satisfied with the outcome - a formal diagnosis and care plan with no ridiculous wait time. Crucially, I felt that my situation and experiences were considered seriously and thoroughly, not simply dismissed with minimal critical thought as they had been too many times before. Mental health care like this saves lives and I am so relieved to finally feel like I can move forward. Thank you again to Dr Vaida :)"
Patient seen for: Mental Health Condition Depersonalisation Bipolar Disorder
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"Finally someone who listened and didn’t dismiss me. I left with a clear diagnosis and a plan, after years of getting nowhere."
Verified patient · Patient seen for: ADHD assessment
More reviews available on Doctify
Feedback from other psychiatrists:
"I just wanted to take a moment to say thank you for the incredibly positive impact you’ve had on my psychiatry training. You created an environment where I felt safe to express myself and explore my thoughts and emotions more deeply, which has shaped the kind of psychiatrist I am today. I truly feel that I am a more holistic and psychologically minded psychiatrist because of your influence." - extract from email from resident that I supervised"
"A really helpful talk that encouraged me to think about how I can implement lifestyle factors/therapeutic techniques into my everyday practice, on matter how brief the encounter with a patient may be." - extract from teaching feedback on workshop about implementing lifestyle and psychotherapy strategies into psychiatric practice
Full session feedback available here, verifiable on request