Dr Rachael Rattlidge – Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist – Bristol

Dr Rachael Rattlidge – Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist – Bristol

Dr Rachael Rattlidge – Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist – Bristol leads Clinical Partners’ neurodevelopmental and mental health services for young people. She graduated MBChB from Cardiff University, then trained in psychiatry specialities across Bristol and attained MRCPsych status with the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Furthermore, she earned specialist recognition in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry from the General Medical Council. Consequently, she brings over a decade of NHS experience—ranging from inpatient adolescent hospitals to community outreach teams and forensic units. Meanwhile, her work in a CAMHS team included running a specialised neurodevelopmental clinic that offered autism assessments and supported conditions such as specific learning difficulties, anxiety, and depression. Moreover, she holds Approved Clinician status under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act, which underpins her authority in diagnosing and treating complex mental health disorders.

Dr Rattlidge applies a genuinely patient-centred approach, drawing on psychodynamic, cognitive behavioural, and general evidence-based psychiatry methods. Additionally, she enjoys teaching both medical students and trainee psychiatrists, thereby sharing her expertise and fostering the next generation of clinicians. As a result, families appreciate her warm, respectful style, and describe her as hardworking, trustworthy, and reliable.

Services

• Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessments
  Conducts gold-standard evaluations—such as ADOS-2 observations and multi-informant interviews—to map social-communication patterns and sensory profiles.

• ADHD Assessments
  Uses structured clinical interviews and validated rating scales to clarify attention and executive-function profiles.

• Anxiety Treatment
  Delivers Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) programmes, relaxation techniques, and graded exposure to reduce excessive worry and panic.

• Depression Management
  Combines psychopharmacology reviews with talking therapies and behavioural activation to lift mood and restore daily functioning.

• Psychiatric Assessments
  Offers comprehensive mental health evaluations that inform personalised care plans for a range of childhood and adolescent conditions.

• Behavioural Issues Support
  Designs family-focused interventions that improve communication and reinforce positive behaviours at home and school.

• Low Mood & Emotional Regulation
  Applies individual therapy sessions to build coping strategies, emotional awareness, and resilience.

• Neurodevelopmental Liaison
  Coordinates multidisciplinary collaboration with psychologists, speech and language therapists, and occupational therapists to deliver integrated care.

• Crisis & Risk Management
  Provides immediate risk assessments, safety planning, and stabilisation strategies for urgent presentations.

• Telehealth Consultations
  Ensures continuity of care through secure online sessions, which support busy families and remote follow-up reviews.

Additional Information

Clinical Partners’ Bristol clinic features purpose-built consultation rooms equipped with interactive digital platforms for real-time symptom tracking and outcome measurement. Moreover, sensory-friendly décor and adjustable lighting create a calm environment that helps young clients feel at ease. Consequently, sessions focus entirely on personalised therapeutic work rather than administrative tasks. Each family completes secure pre-session questionnaires via an online portal, thereby maximising face-to-face time for core assessments and interventions.

Furthermore, Dr Rattlidge’s patients receive bespoke resource packs, including visual aids, home-practice workbooks, and recommended digital tools. Therefore, children reinforce new skills between sessions and track their own progress. Meanwhile, weekly multidisciplinary case reviews bring together psychiatrists, psychologists, speech and language therapists, and occupational therapists. As a result, every care plan benefits from collective expertise and the latest evidence-based guidance.

Clinical Partners also hosts regular community workshops on topics such as positive behaviour support, emotional resilience, and school-transition strategies. Families leave with practical tools and supportive peer networks beyond the clinic walls. To begin a personalised mental health journey, arrange an initial assessment with Dr Rachael Rattlidge – Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist – Bristol today. Let her specialist expertise guide your family toward clarity, confidence, and lasting well-being.