Dr Kirsten Shukla – Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist – London practices at Clinical Partners’ London clinic, where she assesses and treats young people with diverse mental health needs. She earned her MD from the University of Hamburg and completed specialist training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at St. Mary’s Hospital, London. Moreover, she holds MRCPsych status with the Royal College of Psychiatrists. With over 25 years of NHS experience, she combines deep clinical insight and compassionate care. Furthermore, Dr Shukla speaks both English and German fluently. Consequently, she supports families from varied backgrounds. Meanwhile, her special interests in eco-psychotherapy and sustainable mental health services inform a holistic, systems-aware practice.
Services
Psychiatric Assessments
Conducts in-depth evaluations to clarify diagnoses, formulate personalised care plans, and monitor progress.ADHD Support
Delivers structured interviews and rating scales to map attention and executive-function profiles accurately.Autism (ASD) Assessments
Applies gold-standard tools alongside multi-informant interviews to understand social-communication patterns and sensory needs.Anxiety & Stress Management
Uses evidence-based techniques—such as relaxation training and cognitive restructuring—to reduce excessive worry and restore balance.Depression Treatment
Combines talking therapies with medication reviews to lift mood, restore motivation, and improve daily functioning.Eating Disorder Care
Provides integrated support for conditions such as anorexia and bulimia through therapy and nutritional liaison.Trauma & PTSD Therapy
Employs EMDR and stabilisation strategies to help clients process distressing memories safely and build resilience.Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Therapy
Applies exposure and response prevention alongside medication review to address intrusive thoughts and compulsive actions.Self-Harm & Crisis Intervention
Offers compassionate risk assessment, safety planning, and resilience-building exercises for immediate support.Family & Parenting Support
Coaches caregivers in embedding therapeutic strategies at home and improving communication across all ages.
Additional Information
Clinical Partners’ London clinic features purpose-built consultation rooms equipped with interactive digital platforms for real-time symptom tracking and outcome measurement. Moreover, adjustable lighting and sensory-friendly seating create a calm environment that helps young clients feel at ease. In addition, the practice provides telehealth consultations through an encrypted video link, so families can maintain continuity when in-person visits prove challenging. Each client completes secure pre-session questionnaires via an online portal. Consequently, clinicians maximise face-to-face time for core therapeutic work.
Furthermore, every family receives a bespoke resource pack, which includes visual aids, home-practice workbooks, and recommended digital apps. Therefore, children reinforce skills between sessions and monitor their own progress through a protected dashboard. Meanwhile, weekly multidisciplinary case reviews bring together psychiatrists, psychologists, speech and language therapists, and occupational therapists. As a result, each care plan benefits from collective expertise and the latest evidence-based guidance. In addition, Clinical Partners hosts regular community workshops on topics such as emotional resilience, positive behaviour support, and school-transition strategies. Families leave equipped with practical tools and supportive peer networks beyond clinic walls.
To begin your child’s personalised mental health journey, arrange an initial assessment with Dr Kirsten Shukla – Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist – London today. Let her specialist expertise guide your family toward clarity, confidence, and lasting well-being.
