GMC 7498668
Dr Mahira Syed is a senior Specialty Registrar in General Adult Psychiatry, with nearly a decade of experience across a range of NHS mental health services, including community, inpatient, perinatal, and early intervention in psychosis teams.
She has a specialist interest in adult ADHD and neurodevelopmental conditions, with experience in comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and ongoing management within multidisciplinary settings. She works collaboratively with patients to develop a clear understanding of their difficulties while recognising individual strengths and supporting meaningful, lasting change.
Her clinical approach is holistic, thoughtful, and person-centred, integrating medical expertise with psychological insight. She draws on CBT-informed and other therapeutic approaches to provide tailored care that considers the wider context of each person’s life, including relationships, culture, and personal goals.
In addition to ADHD, Dr. Syed is experienced in managing anxiety, depression, psychosis, and perinatal mental health conditions, often involving complex presentations. She has a particular interest in neurodiversity-affirming and culturally responsive care, aiming to create a calm, respectful space where patients feel understood and empowered.
She is known for her calm, approachable, and compassionate manner and for building strong therapeutic relationships grounded in trust and clarity.
Outside of clinical work, she values time with her family and maintains balance and wellbeing principles that underpin her approach to sustainable, high-quality mental healthcare.
