Berkeley Psychiatrists Reviews 

Really nice people and offered me a great service.

Claire has been fantastic.

Friendly, listened to me and understood what I needed. Thanks

Nicole was very professional and has a great sense in dealing with people.

My ADHD session with Dr Joanna Woodger was absolutely fantastic. She was kind, calm and empathetic, which really helped me to feel comfortable from the start(even though it was the first time I had met her). She really listened and I felt like she was asking the right kind of questions and most importantly she was very thorough without making the session feel rushed.

Before the appointment, I was quite worried that 90 minutes might not be enough for a full assessment, but Dr Joanna managed the time really well and covered everything in detail.It took me a lot of time to process the diagnosis, but I came away feeling listened to and understood.

Also want mention the fantastic aftercare from Stacey Barrows. After the session she followed up, I replied with quite a few things that needed action. She literally dealt with every single one of them and resolved everything in one email.

I would recommend Dr Joanna Woodger and the team at Berkeley without any hesitation!

Helen was amazing to talk to, she was very easy to engage with.
Kept me feeling very calm and relax. I would 100% recommend Helen to anyone thinking of having a private assessment. Thank you for everything.

Dr Anudha is an extremely knowledgeable, empathetic, kind and encouraging person, who diagnosed and continues to treat me with clear insight and warmth.

I spoke with Sarah and when I say she is an incredible person I mean it, her level of understanding and empathy speaks volumes, immediately she was warm, kind and made me feel at ease. I was very nervous, as ADHD is a condition I have struggled with my whole life. I had multiple missed opportunities for diagnoses because of cultural stigma attached and my parents at the time not wanting me to be diagnosed. She made me feel seen and I could let down the mask I had been wearing for years (not very well mind- as my partner on meeting me and sister who I grow up with urged me to be tested). Sarah humanising my experiences and making me feel relieved to not be alone. I truly was in safe hands and I feel so grateful to have seen her today and look forward to continuing to make sense of what I have been going through alone for years and receiving treatment. I want to say thank you Sarah for supporting me on this journey, I am so grateful and look forward to understanding myself with more compassion.

Dear Dr Hollie, thank you for my diagnosis... its taken me a while to process.

I was so glad to have met you and would surely never have known you were assessing me in such an in depth way. I felt incredibly safe in your company and on a zoom call which is a rare thing for me I must say. What has really stayed with me the most is the very beautiful and magical words which you used which described Autism as a treasure that I must hold and dearly and take loving care of... this really made my brain light up.

Thank you again

I came to Berkeley Psychiatrists through Right to Choose after 37 years of struggling, wondering, and getting nowhere.

Sarah Jenkins did not just assess me. She spoke with me. She listened. She understood.

That distinction matters more than I can put into words. Anyone can work through a checklist. Sarah made it feel like a conversation between two people, and she never once made me feel like a case to be processed.

She was patient where I needed space. She was clear where I needed clarity. She was human throughout.

I have come away with a diagnosis, yes. But what will stay with me is *how* that diagnosis happened. Sarah gave me an experience I will remember for the right reasons, and after nearly four decades of doubt, that is no small thing.

If Berkeley Psychiatrists are reading this: Sarah deserves to be recognised. She is an asset to your clinic and to everyone who walks through your door.

The whole process was straightforward, well communicated and genuinely dignified. I would recommend this clinic without hesitation.

An appointment was available almost immediately
I had a very welcoming and receptive assessor
I received a very clear and accurate report, with a diagnosis and follow-up actions.
A letter was provided for my employer to support me at work

The clinic staff is really helpful, all my issues were resolved quickly. Getting an appointment was easy, most difficult part was probably getting my GP to write a referral.
Appointment online took about an hour. The only issue I have is that I had to ask for a copy of the letter with results, it went to GP but not no me.
Now im waiting for the medication trial.
So far I can recommend this clinic.

I cannot recommend this clinic highly enough. The entire process was efficient, professional and compassionate from start to finish. Dr Helen Whitworth was kind, knowledgeable and incredibly easy to talk to. She explained everything clearly and carried out a thorough assessment in a calm, supportive and non-judgemental way.

Although receiving an ADHD diagnosis was emotionally challenging at first, the assessment has given me a much greater understanding of difficulties that have been present throughout my life and has given me real optimism for the future. I felt listened to, respected and treated as an individual throughout the process.

Thank you to everyone involved.

I had very positive experience during titration with Suzanne Hawkins. She was attentive, helpful and clear throughout the process. Over the months as we went through different standard options and variations of medication, she listened and carefully evaluated all the nuances and concerns that i had, and we ended up finding the combination that works very well for me.

I had a very good experience for my ADHD assessment with Dr Hearfield, she made me feel very comfortable and safe and really listened to me. She was kind and caring. The process was smooth and the waiting time was good. The next steps have been arranged for discussions about medication and future treatment.

Dr Hearfield was very understanding, supportive and helpful during my ADHD assessment and I’m very grateful.

Very thorough and easy to talk to. Made to feel comfortable and wasn't rushed.

Just great experience

Absolutely cannot fault this service. My entire experience over the last 4 months has been amazing. All staff I have worked with, from consultants, prescribers and admin staff have been attentive, helpful and understanding. No question is too big or small, and every request or query has been resolved quickly and efficiently. I would highly recommend going to Berkeley for care.

After change doctor the one I am using (Suzanne) is brilliant.