Dr Akim Kassim

Dr Akim Kassim is a highly qualified Consultant Psychiatrist. He assesses and treats patients holistically, with a focus on recovery. Dr Kassim obtained his degree in Medicine and Surgery from the Ogun State University, Nigeria in 1992. He then undertook basic psychiatric training at Guys, Kings and St Thomas' Hospital before successfully completing the Membership Examination in 2002, leading to his award of Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych).

Following this, he undertook a Higher Specialist Training Scheme in Psychiatry at the South London and Maudsley Foundation NHS Trust. This valuable experience included four years spent at HMP Brixton, where he was part of a special interest session for Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit, General Adult, and Older Adult Psychiatry. This led to the award of Certificate of Completion of Training in General and Older Adult Psychiatry; his training also endorsed him in Psychiatric Liaison.

Dr Kassim has an Approved Clinician status and is approved by the Secretary of State under Section 12 (2) of the Mental Health Act 1983 to have specialist experience in the assessment and treatment of mental disorders. He has a Post Graduate Certification in Clinical Forensic Medicine and extensive experience working as a Forensic Medical Examiner with various Police Forces throughout the United Kingdom. In recognition of his commitment to the values upheld by the Royal College of Psychiatrists, he was given the Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (FRCPsych).