Dr Ankush Singhal
MBBS, MD, FRCPsych
Psychiatrist
26 years of experience
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3 connections in healthcare
26 years of experience
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3 connections in healthcare
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About Dr Ankush Singhal
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Dr. Ankush Singhal is a highly experienced Consultant Psychiatrist, with 25 years of experience in treating a wide range of mental health conditions. Since beginning his career in psychiatry in 2001, Dr. Singhal has built a reputation for compassionate, evidence-based care, and has served as a Consultant Psychiatrist since 2010.
He has specialist expertise and several years of experience in running TMS clinic and the diagnosis and management of adult ADHD.
A leading figure in the development of innovative treatments, Dr. Singhal played a pivotal role in establishing the first NHS Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) service in the North West of England at Pennine Care. He continues to serve as a TMS consultant, delivering care both within the NHS and privately, in association with Pennine Care TMS service for conditions such as depression and anxiety. His TMS clinic is now also covered by BUPA health insurance.
Dr. Singhal also provides expert assessment and treatment for individuals living with conditions such as anxiety, depression, Panic, phobias, OCD, sleep difficulties, Trauma related conditions such as PTSD, Personality disorders, bipolar disorder, medically unexplained conditions, psychosomatic disorders etc. He regularly supports patients dealing with stress-related challenges, including those linked to occupational issues, personal relationships and physical health conditions.
He is approved by the Secretary of State, under the Mental health Act, 1983 as having special experience in diagnosing and treating mental disorders.
His clinical philosophy centres on a holistic and collaborative approach, placing patients’ values and goals at the heart of their treatment. He works in partnership with individuals to address not only their medical needs but also broader lifestyle factors, stress management, coping strategies, and socio-occupational functioning. When appropriate, he refers patients to other specialists to ensure a comprehensive care pathway.
Beyond his clinical practice, Dr. Singhal has contributed significantly to the profession of psychiatry. He has held leadership roles within the Royal College of Psychiatrists, including as a regional representative and executive committee member, and has participated in consultant recruitment panels and peer appraisals. He is an accredited trainer, supervisor, and MRCPsych examiner for the Royal College.
He has participated in several research projects as a lead investigator. His academic work includes numerous publications in peer-reviewed national and international journals.
His outstanding contributions to psychiatry have been recognised with Clinical Excellence Awards and the prestigious Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (FRCPsych).
Dr Singhal is extremely popular amongst his patients and colleagues, with consistently good feedback and compliments.
Subspecialties
- Perinatal Psychiatry
- General Adult Psychiatry
- Liaison Psychiatry
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Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 6065352
Qualifications
MBBS, MD, FRCPsych
Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists
Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (CCT) in general adult psychiatry, with endorsement in Liaison Psychiatry
Full GMC registration and on the Specialist Register
Section 12 approved (Having special experience in diagnosing or treating mental
disorders as approved by the Secretary of State, under the Mental health Act, 1983) and Responsible Clinician.
Member of British Medical Association.
Languages spoken
- English
- Hindi
- Punjabi
- Urdu
Insurers
- Bupa Fee Assured
- Bupa
- Cigna
- WPA
- AXA Health
- Vitality
- Aviva Health
Locations
Video consultation
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AI Review Summary
This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews
Dr Ankush Singhal is professional with patients, listening to concerns and giving clear information. He provides thorough assessments of conditions and guides patients through diagnosis and treatment, including details about medications like SSRIs. Dr Singhal gives clear explanations for complex medical facts, helping patients understand their condition and what is next for them. Many sessions cover general adult mental health, held via video call.
Was put at ease and was very professional. Overall a food experience
Dr Singhal was very professional and understanding
Very clear and informative appointment, I feel like I understand my treatment significantly better now.
Very good and was clear and direct
Great experience as usual.
Very helpful assessment call. Gave some really good advice backed up with real world examples and ideas to help support. Looking forward to our next session. Thank you.
Dr Ankush Singhal is very good! Helps so much
Dr Singhal manages to be both professional and friendly. This was a follow up appointment and Dr Singhal seemed genuinely interested in and pleased with my progress. He discussed next steps and explained them fully.
Professional and understanding. Explained things clearly and was patient when listening.
Did not just dismiss me with an inappropriate prescription and gave very clear explanations around my concerns
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What are Dr Ankush Singhal's reviews like?
Dr Ankush Singhal's overall patient rating is 4.88 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 76 reviews.
What languages does Dr Ankush Singhal speak?
Dr Ankush Singhal speaks English, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu
Where is Dr Ankush Singhal located?
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