Dr Shumaila Asmat

Dr Shumaila Asmat is a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist working within the NHS, with specialist expertise in neurodevelopmental and complex mental health conditions in adults. She holds membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) and is Section 12 approved, indicating approved clinician status for use of the Mental Health Act in the UK.

She completed her medical training before undertaking specialist psychiatric training and currently works within NHS forensic mental health services, where she assesses and treats adults with a wide range of severe and enduring psychiatric conditions. Her clinical work includes the management of complex mental illness within secure or forensic settings, alongside general adult psychiatric care.

Dr Asmat has a particular clinical focus on neurodevelopmental disorders, including Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). She also has experience managing bipolar disorder, depressive disorders, anxiety disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Alongside her clinical role, she is an Honorary Teaching Fellow at Brighton and Sussex Medical School, where she contributes to the teaching and supervision of medical students and psychiatry trainees. She is actively involved in medical education and mentorship, with a strong interest in supporting the development of future psychiatrists.

Her additional experience includes participation in the Royal College of Psychiatrists Parliamentary Scholar Scheme, through which she contributed to discussions on mental health policy and legislation at national level. She is committed to delivering patient-centred care, with individually tailored treatment plans aimed at long-term recovery, stability and improved wellbeing.