Mental Health Services Overview

ECC is a private mental health clinic that provides diagnosis and treatment for Adult, Child and Young People’s condition. Our team has highly skilled Consultant Psychiatrists who are equipped to manage a wide range of mental health conditions across all age groups, including children, adults, and older individuals. The Clinic also provides treatment for substance use disorders like opioid dependence, alcohol dependence, diazepam dependence, cocaine misuse etc. We specialize in the assessment and treatment of complex psychiatric disorders, providing expert reports to local authorities, employers, and various organizations as required. Our reports meet NHS standards.

The Clinic is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). It was inspected and rated good. The clinic is also compliant with the General Medical Council (GMC) code of good medical practice and with the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Guidelines for diagnosing all mental health conditions. The clinic uses online pharmacy services.

Our Services

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Adult Psychiatrists

Our Consultant Adult Psychiatrists are proficient in diagnosing and managing a broad spectrum of mental health conditions, including:

  • Mood Disorders: Depression, Anxiety
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Schizophrenia
  • Dementia
  • Learning and Intellectual Disabilities
  • Personality Disorders

Child and Young people Psychiatrists

Our Consultant Child and Young people Psychiatrists are experienced in managing neurodevelopmental disorders, including:

  • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Other developmental and childhood psychiatric conditions

Addiction Psychiatrists

Our Consultant Addictions psychiatrists also offer specialized care for addiction-related conditions such as:

  • Alcohol dependence
  • Opioid dependence
  • Benzodiazepine dependence
  • Prescribed medication and over the counter medication dependence
  • Any other Substance use
  • Behavioural addictions such as gambling and gaming.

Addiction services

OPIOD Addiction

Dependence on opioid substances such as Heroin or opioids pain killers can be debilitating to one’s wellbeing. Patients often find it difficult to stop using heroin or other opioids on their own. They may find it hard to give up such substances and will need specialist help. We have expertise in managing such situations and offer help biopsychosocially. Foremost we will offer evidence-based medications such as Opioid substitution treatments (OST). These include treatments such as Methadone, Buprenorphine which are highly effective treatments.

Benefits of Opioid substitution treatment (OST)

  • Prevents opiate withdrawals
  • Reduces accidental overdoses
  • Reduces risk of contracting and transmitting infections like Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV.
  • Improves physical, mental and social well being.
  • Treatment will be managed and led by specialist doctors and therapists.

Opioid Detoxification

Community or Home detoxification usually takes around 4 to 6 weeks. The suitability of such offer is dependent on one’s ability to stop the substances or opioids. This detox regime is planned and understood based on a few factors such as monitoring physical and mental health, determination to give up the drug and support systems in place. There will be an expectation that they will need to take time off work initially for few days and hopefully be able to return to their duties following some stability.

Once the detox starts there will be regular monitoring by a Specialist. The treatment is most effective when nonpharmacological support such as Psychosocial interventions, counselling offered by our Therapists/Psychologists.

Benefits of Home Opioid Detox

  • This carried out confidentially.
  • Save cost on hospital admission.
  • Treatment will be monitored by Specialists.
  • May be offered relapse prevention medications such as Naltrexone

ALCOHOL Addiction

Alcohol dependence is an illness of the brain that causes a compulsion to drink through intense cravings for alcohol and often people lose control. Alcohol addiction has 2 components.

  1. physical dependence
  2. psychological dependence

While the path to addiction varies from person to person, there are five main stages:

1. Occasional use or binge drinking

This usually involves experimentation. If you like the taste or the way alcohol makes you feel, you might choose to drink again. However, at this stage, you can still exert control over your drinking, even if you do drink more than the recommended weekly amount.

2. Occasional use or binge drinking

This usually involves experimentation. If you like the taste or the way alcohol makes you feel, you might choose to drink again. However, at this stage, you can still exert control over your drinking, even if you do drink more than the recommended weekly amount.

3. Occasional use or binge drinking

This usually involves experimentation. If you like the taste or the way alcohol makes you feel, you might choose to drink again. However, at this stage, you can still exert control over your drinking, even if you do drink more than the recommended weekly amount.

4. Occasional use or binge drinking

This usually involves experimentation. If you like the taste or the way alcohol makes you feel, you might choose to drink again. However, at this stage, you can still exert control over your drinking, even if you do drink more than the recommended weekly amount.

5. Occasional use or binge drinking

This usually involves experimentation. If you like the taste or the way alcohol makes you feel, you might choose to drink again. However, at this stage, you can still exert control over your drinking, even if you do drink more than the recommended weekly amount.

ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)

What are the symptoms of ADHD?

ADHD is characterized by symptoms such as:

  • Inattention: Difficulty maintaining focus or staying organized.
  • Hyperactivity: Restlessness and constant movement.
  • Impulsivity: Acting without forethought.

How is the diagnosis of ADHD made?

Diagnosis is based on the DSM-5 or ICD-11 criteria, involving a thorough evaluation of the individual’s symptoms, medical history, and behavioural patterns over time by a qualified healthcare professional.

What medications are used to treat ADHD?

Common medications used to treat ADHD include:

  • Stimulants: Methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta), Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse)
  • Non-Stimulants: Atomoxetine (Strattera), Guanfacine

These medications work by regulating brain chemicals to enhance focus and reduce impulsive behaviour.

How long do ADHD medications take to work?

Immediate-release ADHD medications typically take effect within 30-60 minutes, while modified-release formulations can last up to 12 hours. Your healthcare provider will determine the most appropriate medication and dosage based on your needs.

Can medication for ADHD or Autism be discontinued?

It is essential to consult with your healthcare provider before discontinuing any medication. Abrupt cessation can lead to withdrawal symptoms or a resurgence of unmanaged symptoms. Your provider will guide you through a safe and effective process if changes in medication are necessary.

Criteria and tools used in an autism assessment

An autism diagnosis should be based on the criteria outlined in either the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5), or the International Classification of Diseases, 11th Revision (ICD-11), as recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines.

DSM-5 criteria for autism

According to the DSM-5, the features of ‘autism spectrum disorder’ include:

  • criterion A: persistent deficits in reciprocal social communication and social interaction
  • criterion B: restricted, repetitive patterns of behaviour, interests or activities
  • criterion C: symptoms must be present in the early developmental period
  • criterion D: symptoms cause clinically significant impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning
  • criterion E: these disturbances are not better explained by intellectual disability or global developmental delay.

The DSM-5 is not published publicly online as this is a purchase-only manual principally designed for clinicians.

ICD-11 criteria for autism

According to the ICD-11, the features of ‘autism spectrum disorder’ include:

  • persistent deficits in initiating and sustaining social communication and reciprocal social interactions that are outside the range of typical functioning given the person’s age and level of intellectual development
  • persistent restricted, repetitive and inflexible patterns of behaviour, interests, or activities that are clearly atypical or excessive for the person’s age and sociocultural context
  • the onset of the disorder occurs during the developmental period, typically in early childhood
  • note that characteristics might not fully manifest until later in life due to increased social demands
  • characteristics result in significant impairment in personal, family, social, educational, occupational or other important areas.

The ICD-11 is available online; follow this link for the full ICD-11 criteria for autism.

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