Dr Farhana Ahmed is a passionate psychiatrist who is ready to help you or your child with any mental health difficulty. She is based at Eleos Clinic, which provides a comprehensive approach to diagnosing and treating mental health disorders, taking into account the psychological, social, and biological needs of each patient. As a consultant with years of experience in both the NHS and private sector, Dr Ahmed is passionate about providing all her patients with the same high standard of care.

She has expertise in the following areas:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
• Depression and other Mood Disorders
• Anxiety Disorders/Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• Eating Disorders
• Open Dialogue
• Emotion Focussed Family Therapy
• Behavioural Activation
• Motivational Interviewing
• Prescribing Medication as required

Dr Ahmed is an approachable clinician who is able to build rapport with her patients and takes the time to put young people at ease, ensuring that they feel listened to and understood.

As a Child Psychiatrist, she feels honoured to be able to work closely with young people and their families on their journey toward recovery. She wants the young people she works with to know that there is always hope, even when things are tough, and that with the right help, they can make meaningful changes in their lives.

MB ChB 1999 University of Cape Town