10 Harley Street, London W1G 9PFVideo consultation UK-wide
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Specialist pre-surgical psychiatry

The mindbehind themirror.

Consultant-led psychiatric assessments for people considering cosmetic surgery and aesthetic procedures, with a clear written report for the referring clinician. 10 Harley Street, London.

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GMCRegistered consultant
MRCPsychRoyal College of Psychiatrists
DSM-5Diagnostic criteria
NICECG31 informed
MCAMental Capacity Act 2005
HSMHHarley Street Mental Health
Premier pre-surgical psychiatry

The art of a considered decision

Most people who seek cosmetic surgery are good candidates. A few are struggling with something surgery cannot fix. A consultant psychiatric assessment tells the difference, so surgeons can operate with confidence and patients receive the right care, at the right time.

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Who we serve

Four routes into one specialist service, each with its own pace and paperwork.

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Consultant PsychiatristFounder · GMC Registered
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A specialist in the psychology of cosmetic surgery

The service was founded by a Consultant Psychiatrist with higher training in general adult and liaison psychiatry, and a subspecialty interest in body dysmorphic disorder, backed by research and extensive clinical experience.

“Surgery can change how someone looks. It cannot always change how they see.”

GMCRegistered · revalidated
MRCPsychMember, RCPsych
BDDSubspecialty interest
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5–0daysWritten report
The practice

A private setting on Harley Street

Calm, confidential consulting rooms in the heart of London's medical district.

Townhouse entrance
10 Harley StreetLondon W1G 9PF
Waiting room
Private waiting roomDiscreet arrival
Consultation
Consulting room60–90 minutes
Two people in conversation
Unhurried careHeard, not rushed
London skyline over the Thames
Out-of-town patients

Seen anywhere in the UK, by video

Secure video consultations are available UK-wide, with the same consultant, the same validated tools and the same written report.

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Assessments, tailored to the surgical pathway

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BDD Screening Assessment

Structured screening for body dysmorphic disorder before an aesthetic procedure, using validated instruments and a clear outcome for the referrer.

Report5 days
Feefrom £450
BDDQY-BOCS-BDD
Refer for screening
ScreeningSample

BDD Screen

  • BDDQ Completed
  • Y-BOCS-BDD Rated
  • Outcome Proceed · Defer
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Full Pre-operative Assessment

A complete psychiatric history and mental state examination with personality, risk, capacity and surgical suitability in one report.

Report5–7 days
Feefrom £650
MSERiskCapacityPHQ-9GAD-7
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Comprehensive3–5 pages

Pre-op Report

  • DSM-5 diagnosis Where applicable
  • Severity ratings Included
  • Recommendation With reasons
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Rapid Pre-surgical Assessment

For surgery that is already scheduled. Appointment within 48–72 hours and a verbal summary straight after the consultation.

Appointment48–72h
Report3 days
Verbal summaryPriority booking
Call to book
Rapid pathwayPriority

Fast-track

  • Referral Day 0
  • Appointment Within 72h
  • Written report 3 days
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Capacity Assessment

A formal assessment of decision-making capacity for surgery under the Mental Capacity Act 2005.

Report3–5 days
FeeOn request
MCA 2005Formal opinion
Request assessment
LegalMCA 2005

Capacity Opinion

  • Understand Assessed
  • Retain & weigh Assessed
  • Communicate Assessed
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Post-operative Support

Urgent review when a patient is distressed after a procedure, with risk assessment and management recommendations for the surgical team.

ReviewUrgent
ForSurgical teams
Risk assessmentManagement plan
Call the team
AftercareUrgent

Crisis Review

  • Risk Assessed
  • Plan Shared with team
  • Follow-up Arranged
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Practice Education & Training

CPD-accredited teaching and in-practice workshops on recognising, screening for and documenting BDD.

FormatIn-practice
ForClinical teams
CPDWorkshops
Enquire
EducationCPD

BDD in Practice

  • Recognition Module 1
  • Screening tools Module 2
  • Documentation Module 3
Our commitment to referrers

Every referral confirmed within one working day, and every report in your inbox within five to seven.

Turnaround

A recommendation you can act on: proceed, defer or contraindicated, always with the reasons behind it.

Clarity

Call us before you refer. We are glad to talk through a case without the patient being named.

Collaboration
Screening

BDD Screening

from£450
  • BDDQ and Y-BOCS-BDD
  • Written report in 5 working days
  • In person or by video
Refer
Most requestedComprehensive

Full Pre-operative

from£650
  • History, mental state, risk, capacity
  • Surgical suitability recommendation
  • Written report in 5–7 working days
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Rapid & capacity

Rapid or Capacity

On request
  • Appointment within 48–72 hours
  • Mental Capacity Act 2005
  • Report in 3–5 working days
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Cosmetic Surgery Psychiatry

Protecting patients.
Protecting practice.

+44 (0)20 3488 3655 Book a consultation
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Make a referral

We respond to referral enquiries within one working day.

Address
10 Harley Street
London W1G 9PFVideo consultation available UK-wide
Telephone
+44 (0)20 3488 3655
Email
assess@cosmeticsurgerypsychiatry.co.uk
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