Dr Simon Belderbos 2019-11-05 Person 5 5 0

Having been under another psychiatrist previously and having worked with numerous people in the CMHTs in Preston, Dr. Belderbos is easily the most approachable, professional and empathetic doctor in the area. He took time to listen to me, would often say 'I'm sorry to hear that' when I spoke of my problems and had a genuine interest to help. His holistic socio-biological approach to mental health is refreshing when doctors in the field often focus on medicinal/pharmaceutical aspects, and although medication was recommended to me, he put emphasis on diet, walks in the park, exercise, vitamins and Omega-3 and 6. He explained the brain and frontal lobes through diagrams. When I was in need of another appointment his team were more than happy to fit me in without having to go through my GP and I had to wait only three months roughly. I feel that he had my best interests at heart and is somebody I could trust. He is not judgemental or patronising and doesn't have the air of a typical consultant. I am glad to have been seen by him.