Adult Psychiatry

Adult psychiatry focuses on the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health conditions affecting adults. At Surrey Psychiatry, we provide compassionate, evidence-based adult psychiatric care tailored to each individual’s needs. Our experienced consultant psychiatrists support adults experiencing a wide range of emotional, psychological, behavioural, and neurodevelopmental difficulties, helping patients improve wellbeing, functioning, relationships, and quality of life.

Types of adult psychiatry services

We provide assessment and treatment for a broad range of adult mental health conditions, including:

  • Depression
  • Anxiety disorders
  • ADHD in adults
  • Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
  • PTSD and trauma-related conditions
  • Stress and burnout
  • Panic disorder
  • Phobias
  • Personality disorders
  • Sleep difficulties and insomnia
  • Relationship and interpersonal difficulties
  • Eating disorders
  • Mood instability
  • Psychosis and schizophrenia
  • Substance misuse and addiction
  • Women’s mental health
  • Menopause-related mental health concerns

Adult psychiatry can help individuals experiencing short-term mental health challenges, chronic conditions, or complex presentations affecting daily life, work, relationships, and emotional wellbeing.

What is adult psychiatry?

Understanding psychiatry

Adult psychiatry is a specialist branch of medicine dedicated to understanding and treating mental health conditions in adults aged 18 and over. Consultant psychiatrists are medically trained doctors who assess both the psychological and physical aspects of mental health difficulties. Treatment may include comprehensive assessments, diagnosis, medication management, psychotherapy recommendations, lifestyle interventions, and ongoing support.

Stress
PTSD/Trauma
OCD
Anger Management
ADHD & Autism
EUPD/BPS

Adult psychiatry can help individuals experiencing short-term mental health challenges, chronic conditions, or complex presentations affecting daily life, work, relationships, and emotional wellbeing.

Benefits of adult psychiatry

Seeking support from an adult psychiatrist can provide:

Diagnosis

Accurate diagnosis and personalised treatment plans.

Expert treatment

Early intervention before symptoms worsen. Access to evidence-based mental health care

Symptom relief

Improved emotional wellbeing and daily functioning. Improved relationships and communication

Long-term management

Accurate diagnosis and personalised treatment plans. Better understanding of symptoms and underlying causes

Some symptoms to watch out for

Early signs that shouldn’t be ignored

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Begin with a confidential consultation

We offer private psychiatry appointments online and from our Guildford clinic in Surrey.

Whether you are seeking support for yourself, your child or a family member, we are here to help you take the next step with clarity and confidence.

Guildford, Surrey

DJGP, 3 Saxton Parklands, Guildford, GU2 9JX

Online

Flexible, virtual appointments from the comfort and privacy of your home

Dr Luk

General Adult Psychiatrist

Meet our team of clinicians

Get to know the team at our Guildford practice—experienced professionals committed to helping you navigate life’s challenges, build resilience, and achieve meaningful growth.