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Written by a NHS patient at Psychiatry-UK
28th July 2023


Elena was very nice and friendly, explained everything about my assessment clearly and made me feel very comfortable the entire time.

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Written by a private patient at Psychiatry-UK
24th July 2023


Did a review before but wanted to add a wee update as to how things have been going, as wouldn't be where I am now without all of Dr Ghetau's help. 3 years on since being diagnosed with bipolar disorder, ADHD and autism, things continue to be stable and my mental health has been much more manageable with the aripiprazole and methylphenidate. Touch wood I have not had any significant issues and continue to do well despite all of the other factors I have to contend with (complex health issues). My physical health is still deteriorating, however I am much more able to deal with this as I'm no longer having to fight my mind constantly as well. After over 3 years single following an abusive relationship, I have now been in a relationship for 2 and a half years. We are living together and it is probably the healthiest relationship I have been in - he is extremely supportive of all of my health issues, communicates openly and I couldn't ask for more in terms of the support and compassion he offers me. Since I got ill health retirement, I have been doing voluntary work with a local charity, as part of a "lived experience team". We are called on to provide service user input into a range of projects relating to mental health and improving services for those struggling. It is interesting and varied work, and I certainly have plenty to say about the state of mental health care in the local NHS! It is rewarding knowing my experiences can be presented to people who can facilitate change so that others don't need to deal with what I went through. Likewise I use examples from Dr Ghetau's care to show how much of a difference someone taking the time to listen and understand makes, and how drastically lives can be improved with the proper input and support. Through the same organisation I have also been paired with a peer support buddy, who I am currently helping navigate getting an ADHD diagnosis through the private sector. Finally I got word that after 3 years self directed study, I have successfully completed my degree through the Open University. I graduate in September with a BA honours degree combining what I did with the nursing course (was forced to leave 6 months pre qualification as I was struggling with the onset of the bipolar) and the psychology/counselling modules I completed. I don't have any plans to use it formally as my health would not allow a return to regular work, but it is another degree and set of skills under my belt. I would never have been in a position to get through the course or be where I am now without having gotten my mental health to a more manageable position first. So once again I'd like to thank Dr Ghetau for all that she did for me, she literally changed my life for the better and for that I will always be grateful. Had someone told me at the start of 2020 I'd be where I am now I wouldn't have believed them, as at that point I couldn't see a future. Highly recommend Dr Ghetau as the care provided was night and day from the absolute shambles that was NHS mental health care. She is compassionate and genuinely cares, takes the time to listen, is non-judgemental and approachable - a lot of Dr's could learn something from her approach to patient care. So to cut a long story short, thank you!

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Written by a NHS patient at Psychiatry-UK
16th May 2023


I was referred to Psychiatry UK by my GP after the mental health nurse at the practice told me I was showing signs of autism. During the first assessment (which lasted 30 minutes), Dr Elena did not actually assess me for autism but rather started to assess me for ADHD - at one point she clearly said 'ADHD is good news because it is controlled by medication'. I did not relate to most of her questions. She seemed to have made up her mind that I wasn't autistic based on my sister's questionnaire - I have not lived with my sister since I was 18, my sister also believes she is autistic and I did not think anything in the two accounts was contradictory. The differences in our accounts could be explained by very effective masking on my part. I complained to Psychiatry UK that I hadn't had an autism assessment and told Dr Elena that I felt invalidated by her approach. She agreed to meet me again. I still did not get an autism assessment. She told me 'we won't give you a diagnosis just because you ask for one'. I felt particularly hurt by this because I have spent 43 years struggling and I never even considered autism as a possibility before the mental health nurse told me my neurodivergence was extremely obvious. I do not trust this Dr and I made this very clear, requesting a second Dr to give the autism assessment (which I still haven't had) but I was told that this is not the policy of Psychiatry UK. My whole experience with Dr Elena has left me stressed, upset and highly confused. I did not get any answers and feel that she asked all of the wrong questions.

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Written by a private patient at Psychiatry-UK
4th July 2022


I was seen today by Dr Elena Ghetau for an assessment regarding autism spectrum and she was absolutely amazing. Her compassion and empathy meant a lot to me, as well as her skill and expertise as a Psychiatrist. Thank you Elena for making me feel so comfortable and supported. I am very grateful to have met you and appreciate all your advice and kind words.

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Written by a NHS patient at Psychiatry-UK
1st July 2022


Dr Elena Ghetau conducted my autism and ADHD assessments at Psychiatry UK. I had the autism assessment privately first, and then the ADHD assessment through Right to Choose. I am a 50 year old, high-masking cisgender woman with a husband, post-graduate qualifications and a job requiring high empathy. No doubt many of you will know these are exactly the kinds of reasons that autistic and ADHD women and non-binary folks are told they are not autistic, and/or can't have ADHD. To be fair to me I probably helped quite a lot by providing plenty of (presumably sufficiently relevant) information, though to be fair to her, she did actually read it. I also somehow had little trouble dropping the 'normal woman' mask I have spent so much of my life wearing. Maybe this was easier because Dr Ghetau is used to autistic people and ADHDers, so she was not putting out a bunch of triggering signals that I was supposed to act normal. Dr Ghetau clearly grasped the nuances and diversity of how autism and ADHD presents, especially in women and I am sure non-binary folks too, relying on her experience and clinical judgement, not on stereotypes or expecting specific behaviours or behaviours which can only be expected from children (no, I don't line up toy trains). I cannot say it is exactly a fun process to go through, but why would it be? It is focussing on all the things which earn you the dubious privilege of being badged as 'disordered' and judged by society to be inferior and weird. Dr Ghetau however is genuinely of the opinion that neurodivergent people are just different, and did not talk down to me in any respect (unlike some professionals dealing with autistic and ADHD folks) and just treated me like the normal human being that I am. She also seems to genuinely value having the opportunity to help people improve their lives and overall mental health through ADHD medication. She was also excellent at replying to messages I left on the portal and was happy to answer questions. She was very respectful of my requests in relation to amendments to the report, which was also very thorough, and discussed my ADHD medication options with me in a way which completely took my views and preferences into account. I would definitely recommend her and feel very fortunate to have had such a competent psychiatrist looking after me, particularly when there are so many horror stories about people being misdiagnosed and ignored.

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I am an enthusiastic, dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist with over 20 years of experience, with special interest in Developmental Disorders (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Autistic Spectrum Conditions). I now work exclusively privately, on line for Psychiatry-UK
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