Dr. Michael Smith

Dr Michael Smith is a Consultant Psychiatrist based in Glasgow, with over 30 years of experience in the field of adult mental health. Holding an academic post at the University of Glasgow, he combines clinical practice with teaching and research. His expertise spans a wide range of areas including depression, anxiety, suicide prevention, and the adult consequences of trauma and childhood adversity. Dr Smith has extensive experience in managing the psychological impacts of trauma, including designing and implementing risk management systems to assess and prevent suicide. His work also involves staff training and improving the inpatient care environment.

In addition to his clinical role, Dr Smith provides expert reports for civil law claims, including personal injury, clinical negligence, and cases involving historical child abuse. He is accredited as a Civil Expert Witness by Cardiff University and is highly regarded for his ability to provide comprehensive reports, typically within 10 days of assessment. Throughout his career, Dr Smith has been committed to understanding the deep connections between past adversity and adult mental health, offering his patients compassionate and expert care to help them navigate these challenges.