Anil Kumar Psychiatrist London

Dr Anil Kumar – Consultant Psychiatrist in London

Anil Kumar Psychiatrist London – With over 26 years of clinical experience, Dr Anil Kumar is a highly respected consultant psychiatrist based in London, known for his compassionate, evidence-based care in treating a wide range of complex mental health conditions.

Dr Kumar is approved under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act and is registered on the General Medical Council’s Specialist Register, with general psychiatry as his main specialty and substance misuse psychiatry as a subspecialty. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (FRCPsych) and has served the NHS as a consultant psychiatrist at South London and Maudsley NHS Trust for nearly 18 years.

Expert Psychiatric Services in London

As a leading psychiatrist in London, Dr Anil Kumar provides specialist care to adults aged 18 and over across community, inpatient, PICU (psychiatric intensive care units), and forensic settings. He is currently the consultant psychiatrist for the Forensic Community Team at Southwark and the Forensic Ward in the community.

Dr Kumar’s areas of clinical expertise include:

• First-episode and treatment-resistant psychosis

• Bipolar affective disorder, depression, and mood disorders

• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex PTSD

• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and anxiety disorders

• Personality disorders and somatisation disorders

• Dual diagnosis – mental illness and substance misuse

• Addictions including alcohol, opiates, cocaine, cannabis, and prescription drugs

He also specialises in trauma-informed care, with experience in managing self-harm, self-destructive behaviour, and dissociative disorders, both in acute inpatient and community settings.

Academic and Legal Expertise

Dr Anil Kumar is not only a distinguished clinician but also an accomplished academic and expert witness. He holds Cardiff University Bond Solon Expert Witness Certificates (Civil and Family) and regularly provides medico-legal reports. Since 2018, he has worked as a fee-paid Medical Member of the First-Tier Tribunal (Mental Health), demonstrating his in-depth understanding of mental health law.

He is a former Honorary Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN), College Tutor for Croydon, and Regional Advisor for South East London for the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Research and Publications

Dr Kumar has authored over 25 peer-reviewed scientific papers in top psychiatry journals including Biological Psychiatry, British Journal of Psychiatry, and Schizophrenia Bulletin. His research has focused on:

• Cognitive deficits and insight in schizophrenia

• Pharmacological and psychological treatment outcomes

• Emotion processing and brain imaging in psychosis

• The impact of CBT on brain function in psychosis

Training and Qualifications

Dr Kumar completed his MBBS in India, followed by postgraduate psychiatry training in the UK. He trained as an SHO in transcultural psychiatry, then as an SpR at the National Alcohol and Drug Dependency Units, with further training in:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

• Psychodynamic psychotherapy

• Mindfulness-based interventions

• Life Span Integration therapy

• Balint group facilitation

He passed the PLAB, MRCPsych, and holds the FRCPsych. This doctor also completed USMLE Step 1 & 2, highlighting his broad international training.

Current Role at Priory

Dr Anil Kumar works as a visiting consultant psychiatrist at Priory Hospital Roehampton, having previously served at Priory Ticehurst House. He provides tailored mental health and addiction treatments in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Why Choose Dr Anil Kumar – Psychiatrist in London?

Patients choose Dr Anil Kumar for his:

• Extensive clinical experience in complex cases

• Deep understanding of cross-cultural mental health

• Evidence-based, personalised care

• Integrative therapeutic approach

• Leadership in psychiatry education and research

Whether you’re seeking treatment for depression, addiction, PTSD, or psychosis, Dr Anil Kumar, Psychiatrist London, offers a comprehensive, compassionate, and expert-led service.

Services Offered

• Psychiatric Assessment and Diagnosis

• Treatment for Mood, Anxiety, and Personality Disorders

• Addiction Psychiatry

• PTSD and Trauma Therapy

• Second Opinions and Medico-Legal Reports

Contact Dr Anil Kumar – Leading Psychiatrist in London
For appointments or referrals, please get in touch through Priory Hospital Roehampton