Professor David Veale

Written by a private patient at Maudsley Hospital

Professor Veale gets OCD and all its aspects and he makes other people get it. He is the expert. He was the only mental heallth professional I have dealt with when caring for my partner, who I felt fully understood his condition when others treated him with suspicion because of his unwanted thoughts and other symptoms common in OCD. I can’t explain my frustration of being confronted with ignorance about OCD in psychiatrists who have no real understanding of the condition, and the feeling we were not only fighting OCD but also fighting and educating the people who were supposed to treat it. Reading Prof. Veale’s publications and meeting him in person felt like coming back home. I finally didn’t have to explain anything - he just gets it.

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Written by a private patient at The Priory Hospital North London

Professor Veale has genuinely saved my life. Over the course of a few years (and inpatient stays in the priory) he changed my life, which was being destroyed by Emetophobia and OCD. He really GETS it. He is so knowledgable, and makes you feel in safe hands at all times. Yes, he's a bit eccentric but I love that about him- he can make you laugh in the bleakest of times. I know he is now at The Nightingale Hospital and I wouldn't hesitate to go back to him if my illness becomes out of control again. Thank you for your care, Prof. I am super grateful for you.

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Written by a private patient at The Priory Hospital North London

Professor Veale in many ways have saved my life. He has pulled me out of my darkest times and has helped me understand my disorder which before seeing him, many professionals had not heard of. He continues to help me on my road to recovery and I couldn’t recommend him enough to help others in this specific field. He is compassionate, trustworthy and extremely easy to speak with.

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Written by a NHS patient at The Priory Hospital North London

I was under the care of Professor Veale for two extensive inpatient admissions, one of which was especially long due to the severity of my illnesses. I have always felt extremely well-looked after by Professor Veale, who always did his utmost to provide a very high standard of care, which he delivered. He is a highly compassionate, sensitive, caring, and dedicated psychiatrist. I have seen many over the past 8 years, throughout a combination of settings (acute inpatient, PICU, outpatient, including both NHS and private) and Professor Veale was by far the most effective in delivering the care that I needed, and actually going far, far beyond his 'duty' and Hippocratic oath! Professor Veale displayed extraordinary patience with me, and always fought for my best interests. He steadfastly and diligently persevered regardless of any difficulties or complications. His understanding of OCD and related disorders is second to none, and his dedication to his research only serves to enhance the care he delivers at a clinical level. He was always thorough in providing and explaining a proposed treatment plan or concept, and delivered a refreshingly honest viewpoint, with a great sense of humour, which was much needed. He is extremely knowledgable, however is not afraid to admit that he doesn't know everything, and would seek advice when necessary, which I greatly respect, as I knew that everything he said and did was in my best interests. He was comfortable with ambiguity, and with acknowledging the limits of his expertise. This is a quality that is very hard to come by! I wholeheartedly trust Professor Veale. He is highly skilled in treating both straightforward and complexity/co-morbidity; I have had to overcome some unimaginable challenges, and would frankly not have been able to do so without him. I would go so far as to say that he saved my life, and I would fervently recommend him to anyone.

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at The Priory Hospital North London

Dr Veale knows OCD. As parents of a child with OCD, we met with him so as to better understand how to help our child. Dr Veale was professional and knowledgeable, he listened to our worries and answered our queries. We both felt relief, having been able to voice our concerns and also to get a balanced view of what our child was going through and how we could help them. Dr Veale is a kind and caring doctor and we would have no hesitation in recommending him. He retains a great sense of humour, useful when dealing with something as frightening as OCD, but always with a professional and kind approach.

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