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Dr Sheri Jacobson
Get help over the internet for mental, emotional and behavioural disorders with online psychiatry.
Worried you have a mental health disorder? Need an assessment, diagnosis, treatment plan, or medication, but can't make it to our offices? Online psychiatry is for you.
Independent psychiatrists practising from Harley Therapy consulting rooms offer online assessments and consultations for adults.
Important note: All clinical decisions, including diagnosis, medication, and follow-up, are made solely by the independent psychiatrist. Harley Therapy provides consulting rooms and administrative support only.
What is an online psychiatry consultation like?
An online session works similarly to an in-person appointment. You will need:
• A private space for the duration of the session
• Reliable internet and functioning audio/video equipment
After logging in with the details provided by the independent psychiatrist, you will meet the clinician online and discuss your concerns, history, and current difficulties. The psychiatrist is responsible for assessing symptoms, formulating a treatment plan, and making clinical recommendations.
Can I have a full psychiatric assessment online?
Independent psychiatrists practising from Harley Therapy rooms can offer:
• Adult ADHD assessments
• General adult psychiatric assessments
Certain assessments, such as those for autism spectrum disorder or learning difficulties, may require in-person consultation initially. Follow-up sessions or support may then be offered online by the independent psychiatrist.
Is an online psychiatric diagnosis as good as an in-person one?
Experienced psychiatrists can conduct effective evaluations online. Observations, clinical questioning, and validated assessment tools can all be used via telepsychiatry to provide reliable assessment and guidance.
Research shows telepsychiatry is effective across age groups, and some patients prefer online sessions for convenience and comfort.
Can an online psychiatrist prescribe meds?
Yes - where clinically appropriate, the independent psychiatrist may recommend medication and manage your ongoing treatment. Harley Therapy does not prescribe medication or manage clinical care.
Areas supported by independent psychiatrists online
Psychiatrists based at Harley Therapy may provide online support for:
• Adult ADHD assessment and follow-up
• General adult psychiatry (e.g., anxiety disorders, OCD, depression)
• Psychiatric support where clinically appropriate
Clinical care, including treatment recommendations and prescriptions, is solely managed by the independent psychiatrist.
Why choose an independent psychiatrist practising from Harley Therapy rooms?
Highly experienced, GMC-registered psychiatrists operate their own private practices from Harley Therapy consulting rooms. These clinicians:
• Are members of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych)
• Have extensive experience in adult and/or ADHD psychiatry
• Are recognised experts in their fields
• Receive excellent feedback from patients
Online consultations allow direct access to the clinician from home, offering flexibility and convenience. Harley Therapy provides well-equipped consulting rooms and administrative support only.
Many psychiatrists based at Harley Therapy may also collaborate with independent counselling psychologists or therapists for additional support. Harley Therapy facilitates contact but does not provide therapy or clinical care itself.
Dr. Todd Mitchell is an independent consultant psychiatrist with 20+ years of experience. He works with adult individuals and couples, helping you to achieve psychological growth and alleviation of acute or chronic psychological ailments that see you unable to meet personal, occupational, academic, developmental, or relationship goals. His offered services include comprehensive psychiatric assessment and consultation, medication management, integrated medication and psychotherapeutic treatments, and relationship counselling. He manages all aspects of patient care as part of his private practice. He is recognised by the following insurers: Cigna UK, Cigna US, CISI and Geoblue/HTH Worldwide.
Dr. Naresh K. Buttan is a general adult psychiatrist with 15+ years of experience. Previously the Director for Higher Training in General Adult and Old Age Psychiatry at Health Education England, his special interests include neurobiology, transcultural psychiatry, migration and mental health, post-traumatic shock disorder (PTSD), epigenetics in schizophrenia and bipolar mood disorders, and mental health laws. He’s experienced in providing specialist assessments for courts, tribunals, medico-legal cases (including those for asylum seekers and refugees), and health/work insurers and employers.
Referrals to counselling psychologists via an online psychiatrist
Independent psychiatrists may coordinate with independent counselling psychologists for additional support. This could include cognitive behavioural therapy, psychodynamic counselling, or other therapeutic interventions. Harley Therapy facilitates connections but does not provide therapy itself.
Booking an online consultation
To contact an independent psychiatrist for an online consultation, please:
• Call 0345 474 1724
• Email: [email protected]
• Or submit the confidential enquiry form below
All sessions are arranged with the independent clinician, who remains fully responsible for clinical care. We look forward to helping you.
Psychiatry Booking Form
Practice Address:
10-12 Harley Street
London, W1G 9PF
How to book your appointment
Call us now on 0345 474 1724 OR book online
All practitioners are qualified and accredited with reputable professional associations.
