Dr David Rigby – Consultant Psychiatrist – London

Dr David Rigby – Consultant Psychiatrist – London

Dr David Rigby – Consultant General & Older Adult Psychiatrist – London practices at Clinical Partners’ London clinic. He earned his MBChB and subsequently achieved MRCPsych status with the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Moreover, he completed a Diploma in Medical Education (DipMedEd) and holds Approved Clinician accreditation, as well as a Certificate of Completion of Training in General and Older Adult Psychiatry.

Furthermore, he trained in the NHS across inpatient and outpatient care, psychosis specialist services, and liaison psychiatry. Consequently, he provides comprehensive and tailored treatment for both general adult and older adult mental health needs. His extensive background informs every aspect of his practice.

In addition, Dr Rigby centres his care on collaboration. He empowers patients by sharing clear information about their mental health conditions and treatment options. Therefore, individuals feel recognised and respected as active partners in their own care.

Meanwhile, outside psychiatry, he enjoys hiking, spending time with his family, and listening to podcasts on philosophy and physics. As a result, his personal interests enrich his empathetic and curious approach to mental health.

Services

• Mood Disorder Treatment: comprehensive plans for depression, bipolar affective disorder, and related mood conditions

• Anxiety Management: structured interventions combining cognitive behavioural techniques and medication reviews

• Adjustment Disorder Care: targeted coping strategies that restore daily functioning and resilience

• Psychosis & Schizophrenia Support: antipsychotic management alongside supportive psychotherapy for early intervention

• Liaison Psychiatry: integrated care for patients with co-occurring physical and mental health conditions

• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Treatment: exposure and response prevention with pharmacological optimisation

• Self-Harm & Suicidal Ideation Support: risk assessment, safety planning, and resilience-building exercises

• Sleep Disturbance Interventions: behavioural techniques and prescribing plans to establish healthy sleep routines

• Cognitive Assessments for Older Adults: evaluations of memory, attention, and executive function to guide care

• Dementia & Neurocognitive Support: diagnostic assessments and treatment planning for cognitive decline

• Family Consultation & Psychoeducation: joint sessions that equip caregivers with practical strategies

Additional Information

Clinical Partners’ London clinic features purpose-built consultation rooms equipped with interactive digital platforms for real-time symptom tracking. Furthermore, the clinic offers sensory-friendly décor and adjustable lighting to create a calm environment. In addition, secure telehealth consultations via encrypted video links ensure continuity when in-person visits prove challenging.

Each patient receives a bespoke resource pack, including visual aids, home-practice workbooks, and recommended apps. Consequently, individuals reinforce skills between sessions and maintain progress. Meanwhile, weekly multidisciplinary case reviews bring together psychiatrists, psychologists, speech and language therapists, and occupational therapists to refine care plans collaboratively.

To begin your personalised psychiatric journey, arrange an initial consultation with Dr David Rigby – Consultant General & Older Adult Psychiatrist – London at Clinical Partners today. Let his specialist expertise guide you toward clarity, confidence, and lasting well-being.