Dr Rabia Farooq
Consultant adult and addictions psychiatrist in Nottingham
MBBS MRCPsych
GMC: 6088909
Dr Rabia Farooq areas of expertise:
Professional statement
Dr Rabia Farooq is a highly experienced and respected consultant adult and addictions psychiatrist based in the East Midlands, who specialises in ADHD, depression and anxiety alongside bipolar affective disorder, schizophrenia and OCD. She privately practices at Magnolia Therapy Centre, while her NHS base is Sheffield Health and Social Care Trust.
Dr Farooq is an approved clinician with an impressive educational history. She has an MBBS from Government Medical College in Srinagar, India, and is a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych). Following this, she completed her training in psychiatry with the Charing Cross scheme, specialising in general adult psychiatry and addictions.
Dr Farooq, who was the medical director of the East Midlands region for the Priory Group, has a wealth of experience across acute inpatient and community mental health services. She is expert in undertaking high-quality complex assessment and managing complex psychiatric conditions. Further to her specialisms mentioned above, she also diagnoses and treats first-episode psychosis, treatment-resistant depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, as well as borderline personality disorder.
She prides herself in an approach that's underpinned by evidence-based medicine, focused on individual care and treatment that's tailored to the patient's individual needs and preferences. Patients can expect that Dr Farooq will complete a comprehensive assessment and formulation, which is then followed by a detailed treatment plan.
Further to being a valued member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, Dr Farooq has had her research work published and taught both undergraduate and postgraduate students at Imperial College London.
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10/10/2023
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After struggling with getting the right support for years, I found it! An excellent Doctor who is kind, compassionate, caring and extremely determined to help with a range of complex needs. Dr Farooq is very knowledgeable and is definitely one of the best in her field!
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09/10/2023
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Dr Farooq is extremely kind and compassionate as well as empathetic. She is a fantastic doctor who really understands what you are going through. I have seen many doctors about my mental health but DR Farooq is incredible and the absolute best of her field. Can’t thank her enough
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28/07/2023
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I have searched for many psychiatrists over the years to understand my complex brain and finally I found dr Farooq who is INCREDIBLY intelligent, kind patient, & empathetic. I’m so greatfull to have dr Farooq in my life. I now am greatfull to be alive. Thank you dr Farooq