Dr Rajiv Shah
MBBS BSc
16 years of experience
Southgate, N14 6RA
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15 connections in healthcare
16 years of experience
Southgate, N14 6RA
(+1 more)
15 connections in healthcare
About Dr Rajiv Shah
Dr Rajiv Shah is a Consultant Psychiatrist specialising in General Adult Psychiatry and Medical Psychotherapy, an expertise held by fewer than 1% of UK psychiatrists. He also offers assessment for adolescents with specific difficulties with OCD and its related disorders.
He currently works at the Priory Hospital North London as a specialist in OCD, anxiety disorders, and personality difficulties. He is one of only two psychiatrists in the UK offering specialist private inpatient treatment for OCD, BDD, and complex anxiety disorders, combining medication optimisation with CBT and schema therapy. His extensive experience of working and being supervised by leading figures in this field, in both the NHS and private settings and will join the NHS. He leads a team that offers Tier 4-6 Specialist OCD/BDD Services at national level.
Dr Shah is also an NHS Insomnia specialist and providing tailored sleep assessments and evidence-based treatment for insomnia, nightmare disorder, and sleep paralysis for NHS patients across the UK, as it is the only service of its kind.
In addition, he is an ADHD specialist, offering comprehensive assessments that explore overlapping and transdiagnostic difficulties. While able to recommend medication, his strength lies in psychotherapy informed care supporting behavioural change, identifying barriers, and helping patients access resources and reasonable adjustments.
Welcome to the School of Warmth
Thank you for your interest in wanting to seek out Dr Rajiv Shah's perspective.
His philosophy of self-discovery is Compassionate WARTMH, a biopsychosocial and spiritual model of mental health and well-being.
You can learn more about his professional psychiatrist and psychotherapy practice below
1. Priory Hospital North London: Private Visiting Consultant: https://www.priorygroup.com/consultants/dr-rajiv-shah
2. NHS : Royal London Hospital For Integrated Medicine: Insomnia & Behavioural Sleep
Medicine Service: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/our-services/find-consultant/dr-rajiv-shah
3. BUPA Professional Profile : https://www.finder.bupa.co.uk/Consultant/view/NUxGZ2k0eHlsNEk3N3lKa2hEalR6UT09/
4. School of WARTMH: https://www.drrajivshah.co.uk/#About
5. Doctify Professional Profile: Dr Rajiv Shah |
Psychiatrist in United Kingdom - Doctify
6. Testimonials: I Want Great Care https://www.iwantgreatcare.org/doctors/dr-rajiv-shah-3
He has extensive experience in OCD and its related disorders, having worked in the National inpatient Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) Service at St George’s Mental Health Trust and leaders in CBT and OCD in the NHS and private practice.
He is interested in the field of lifestyle psychiatry and advocates for balancing the transformative potential of optimising sleep, exercise and diet with the nourishing activities of mindfulness, nature connectedness and social connectedness. Using Socratic enquiry with his patients, he aims to promote critical thinking and encourages self-awareness of unhelpful coping strategies and empower them with the knowledge and skills to promote their mental health and wellbeing.
He has integrated his experience of working within these different therapeutic models and combined these holistic tools and techniques into a novel approach that conceptualises the journey to self-discovery for both patients and colleagues as seeking WARMTH; Wisdom (self-knowledge) , Acceptance (self-acceptance) , Resilience (self-empowerment) , Magnanimity (self-forgiveness) , Transformation (self- development) and valuing Hermeneutics (self-reflection).
Through his website www.drrajivshah.co.uk , he promotes positive messages of hope, with videos and adapted CBT resources that encourage critical self-reflection through the development of the School of Warmth.
If you would like to contact Rajiv for psychotherapy consultation or to learn more about Compassionate WARMTH by visiting his personal website www.drrajivshah.co.uk
To book a consultation use the booking platform and fill in the questionnaires prior to the appointment : https://school-of-warmth.selectandbook.com/appointment
To enquire about future private treatment please email my secretary Primrose on MbabaziKabachope@priorygroup.com.
Subspecialties
- Sleep Medicine
- Psychotherapy
- Liaison Psychiatry
- General Adult Psychiatry
- ADHD Coaching
Areas of expertise
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Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 7088428
British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies
No. 00000998154
Education
Imperial College School of Medicine
Medicine
Graduated 2010
Psychiatry
Graduated 2015
University of Oxford
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Graduated 2022
Qualifications
Medical Degree (MBBs/Bsc) Imperial College London 2010
Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists 2015
Accredited Member of the British Association of Behaviour & Cognitive Psychotherapists 2019
Master in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Oxford University 2022
Schema Therapy Training Maudsley Learning 2026
Languages spoken
- English
Insurers
- Bupa Global
- Bupa
- AXA Health
- Bupa Fee Assured
- Aviva Health
Fees
New appointment
£600Follow-up appointment
£250
Locations
Priory Hospital North London
Grovelands House The Bourne, Southgate, United Kingdom, N14 6RA
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Facilities
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Facilities
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
60 Great Ormond Street, London, United Kingdom, WC1N 3HR
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Reviews
Very helpful and interesting. I will do my best to follow the advice given.
Dr Rajiv, Clearly explained how the service works and knowledge of how my sleeping insomnia affects my health. I appreciate meeting him and how he advised me to increase my Sertraline tablets. I would like to continue with his service.
I have spoke to this doctor before on the phone. He asks questions but doesn't allow you to finish answering he constantly interrupts you. I travelled for 2 hours to get to this apartment. I don't feel like I was listened to and gained nothing from this apartment. I'm very disappointed and feel it was a waste of my time.
Thank you for taking the time to give me such open and honest feedback. I am sorry that you came away from our appointment feeling that you had not been listened to, particularly after travelling for two hours to see me. It would never be my intention to make you feel unheard. My approach is to use my psychiatric and psychotherapeutic skills to guide our conversation and explore points that may deepen our shared understanding. However, your feedback has helped me reflect that, in trying to do this, I may not have given you enough time and space to say what you wanted to say. I am grateful for the opportunity to learn from your experience and would like to try to rebuild your trust. If you would be willing to contact my secretary, I would welcome the opportunity to take the time to listen properly to what you wanted to share with me. I am sorry that you did not feel I was of service to you during this appointment. If you were willing, I would be grateful for another opportunity to be of service to you. Kind regards, Dr Rajiv Shah
The appojntment was for insomnia, but through many questions (which is a good thing!), it turns out it might be sometjing else. Dr Shah dealt out some tough love which was (unfortunately) needed
This is my second visit with Dr.Shah. On my first visit I was extremely nervous but Dr.Shah created a space where I felt completely comfortable and trusted that I could open up. I feel very fortunate to have found Dr.Shah. His approach showed me that he will help me and that he will support me throughout this journey. I am very grateful.
Very helpful and friendly, he explained everything clearly and happily answered my questions.
Listened to what I was struggling with and helped me to understand why that was the case
It is really helpful as a sense check on how I'm feeling and how normal it is. Dr Shah also provides lots of helpful resources. However, the sessions are always very rushed, as they are only half an hour. Given how short the sessions are, the thing that would make the sessions even more useful for me, would be if there was time for me to share my concerns and ask some questions in relation to them. We do talk about how I've been and Dr Shah offers great advice, but specifically talking about my concerns/questions as well would be super helpful. I hope this feedback is helpful. Finally, I would just like to take this opportunity to say I really do appreciate Dr Shah's knowledge, insight and commitment to helping me through this difficult time.
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What are Dr Rajiv Shah's reviews like?
Dr Rajiv Shah's overall patient rating is 4.45 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 22 reviews.
What languages does Dr Rajiv Shah speak?
Dr Rajiv Shah speaks English
Where is Dr Rajiv Shah located?
Dr Rajiv Shah primarily practices at Priory Hospital North London, located at Grovelands House The Bourne, Southgate, United Kingdom, N14 6RA
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What are Dr Rajiv Shah working hours?
Dr Rajiv Shah is working Monday (10:00 - 15:00), Tuesday (09:00 - 10:30, 12:30 - 16:30), Wednesday (09:00 - 12:00), Thursday (08:45 - 09:30, 11:00 - 16:00), Friday (09:00 - 17:00)
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