Advanced mental health and psychiatry appointments
Advanced mental health and psychiatry appointments
More time. More depth. A plan that fits your life.
When symptoms are persistent, complex or hard to untangle, that is why we have an in-house consultant psychiatrist. At The Lagom Clinic, our advanced mental health and psychiatry appointments are designed to give you more time, a fuller assessment and a clearer way forward.
A specialist mental health assessment should cover symptoms, thoughts, feelings, physical wellbeing, work, relationships, past treatment, safety, and what matters most to you, with time to ask questions and make decisions together about care.
When to book an advanced psychiatry appointment
These appointments are for people who feel they need more than a quick review or require a specialist.
You may want this kind of appointment if you are dealing with:
- ongoing anxiety or low mood
- burnout, overwhelm or emotional dysregulation
- intrusive thoughts or sleep problems
- diagnostic uncertainty
- overlapping symptoms that do not fit neatly into one box
- a situation where treatment so far has not really moved things forward
- the need for a second opinion
What to expect
A proper psychiatry appointment should give you enough time to talk properly. Not just about symptoms, but about context.
We take time to understand:
- what you are experiencing now
- when it started and how it has changed over time
- previous diagnoses, therapy and treatment.
- sleep, energy, routine and lifestyle
- physical health and anything medical that could be contributing
- work, family, relationships and daily functioning
- what “better” would actually look like for you
A clearer plan after the appointment
You should leave with a clearer clinical view and a practical plan. That may involve diagnostic clarification, treatment review, recommendations for therapy, follow-up psychiatry care, or wider medical and lifestyle steps that support recovery.
Treatment choices should be explained clearly. You should have time to ask questions. And you should feel that decisions are being made with you, not at you.
Psychiatry that fits the Lagom philosophy
At The Lagom Clinic, mental health care does not stop at symptom control. We look at the bigger picture: sleep, movement, stress, diet, alcohol, relationships, work patterns and general health. Sometimes treatment is the right tool. Sometimes the problem is more complex. Usually, the best outcomes come from a plan that joins those things together.
This is psychiatry that fits real life.
Why choose The Lagom Clinic
We are not trying to force your mental health into a narrow template. We take a broader, calmer and more thoughtful approach.
With The Lagom Clinic, you get:
- specialist psychiatric input within a wider private GP and lifestyle medicine setting
- a whole-person approach rather than symptom-only care
- clear explanations and practical next steps
- the option of joined-up care with your GP and other clinicians, with your consent
- a Bristol clinic built around proactive, personalised healthcare
Dr Kitty Farooq
BMedSci, BMBS, MRCPsych, Grad Cert Family Therapy, IBLM
GMC: 6050873
I’m a Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist with over twenty years’ experience, I specialise in helping adults with ADHD, depression and anxiety. My approach is warm, collaborative and evidence‑based. I combine the appropriate use of medication with lifestyle interventions, so that treatment feels personal, practical and effective.
I completed my medical degree at the University of Nottingham before training at the Institute of Psychiatry at the South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. During this time, I completed a Graduate Certificate in Family Therapy with distinction and undertook a fellowship in Medical Education at the Tavistock & Portman, leading an international research project with the Royal College of Psychiatrists, resulting in multiple publications and conference presentations. I am also certified in lifestyle medicine, an area I am deeply passionate about and have developed group and individual lifestyle interventions to support mental health.
Over the years, I’ve developed a structured yet compassionate clinical style. I use validated diagnostic tools, and track outcomes carefully so that treatment is transparent and grounded in evidence. My goal is always the same: to help people understand what’s going on, feel more in control, and move toward a healthier, more fulfilling life.
In my private practice, I offer comprehensive Adult ADHD assessments, ADHD treatment and titration, and psychiatric consultations for depression and anxiety. I work both online and in person, and I’m recognised by most major insurers.
Outside of work, I value spending time with my family and friends, and enjoy walking, cold-water swimming and yoga.
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Consultant psychiatry appointment fees
Appointment fees
ECG and blood tests
Occasionally, our psychiatrist may request an ECG or blood tests. An ECG costs £90 and blood tests cost from £150.
FAQs
When is it worth seeing a psychiatrist rather than a GP?
It is often worth booking a psychiatrist when symptoms are persistent, complex, unclear, or you need specialist input on diagnosis or a treatment plan that has not been working.
Can this appointment be used for a second opinion?
Yes. If you are unsure about a diagnosis or treatment plan, a second opinion can be very useful.
Can you work alongside my GP or therapist?
Yes, where appropriate and with your consent, joined-up care can make treatment more coherent and more effective.
What if I do not know what diagnosis fits?
That is one of the main reasons to book. These appointments are designed to untangle overlapping symptoms and give you a clearer sense of what is actually going on.
Ready to get started?
Book an advanced mental health and psychiatry appointment and get the time, depth and clarity that shorter appointments often miss.
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