Psychiatry at Leicester Hospital

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0116 276 9401

Psychiatry is the study, prevention and treatment of emotional and behavioural problems and mental illness.

At some time in your life, you may experience personal problems or feelings that concern you. Our consultant psychiatrists may be able to help you manage or overcome these difficulties. Psychiatry sessions will usually examine your physical and mental state as well as your personal and family history.

We provide regular one-to-one outpatient clinics with experienced psychiatrists. The personal content of any sessions is strictly confidential to the consultant.

Conditions we can help with

Our expert psychiatrists specialise supporting patients with a range of issues including:

  • alcohol and substance abuse
  • bipolar disorders
  • depression
  • eating disorders
  • marital and relationship problems
  • mood disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders (OCD)
  • post-traumatic stress
  • psychosexual problems.

Treatment may include medication, counselling, psychotherapy, psychoanalysis or behaviour therapy.

This service is available to anyone. You do not need to be referred by a GP or other healthcare professional.

Our consultants

Dr Ashish Arora

MD, MRCPsych, CCST in General Adult Psychiatry.

Specialty: General Psychiatry

Dr Mark McConnochie

MBChB, MSc , MRCPsych

Specialty: General Psychiatry

Dr Sanjay Rao

MBBS, MRCPsych, PG Dip Mental Health Law

Specialty: General Psychiatry


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