Dr Sarah Michaels – General Practitioner – Royal Tunbridge Wells

Dr Sarah Michaels – General Practitioner – Royal Tunbridge Wells

Dr Sarah Michaels – General Practitioner – Royal Tunbridge Wells practices at Clinical Partners’ Royal Tunbridge Wells clinic, where she champions neurodiversity and holistic care. She earned her MBBS and BA (Hons) before completing her ADHD Advanced Practitioner accreditation. Moreover, she trained in psychiatry at the Maudsley Hospital and spent a decade working within the NHS—including roles on the Mood and Personality Team at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. Consequently, she brings a wealth of expertise in both mental health and primary care.

Dr Michaels has three years’ experience as a GP, during which she guided patients through their first steps toward formal Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and ADHD assessments. Furthermore, she works with individuals facing overlapping challenges—such as addiction, physical illness, and neurodevelopmental conditions—thereby ensuring truly person-centred interventions. Meanwhile, her own experience in a neurodiverse family fuels her passion for neuro-affirmative approaches. Therefore, she respects each patient’s unique profile and collaborates closely with families, educators, and multidisciplinary colleagues. Finally, she offers both in-person and secure online consultations to maintain continuity of care.

Services

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Exploratory Consultations
  Guides adults and children through initial steps toward a formal ASD assessment, using multi-informant interviews and structured questionnaires.

• ADHD Assessment & Management
  Conducts thorough evaluations of attention, impulsivity, and executive function across home, school, and clinic settings.

• Neurodiversity Support & Coaching
  Delivers neuro-affirmative, strength-based coaching to help clients leverage their unique cognitive profiles.

• Anxiety & Mood Disorder Screening
  Applies evidence-based screening tools to identify anxiety, depression, and subclinical mood difficulties.

• Complex Case Management
  Coordinates care for individuals with overlapping mental health, addiction, and physical health concerns, thereby streamlining treatment pathways.

• Person-Centred Consultations
  Uses active listening and collaborative goal-setting to tailor every appointment to the client’s priorities.

• Medication Review & Prescription
  Reviews psychotropic and physical health medications, optimising regimens in collaboration with psychiatrists and pharmacists.

• Family Liaison & Education
  Coaches caregivers and educators on communication strategies and reasonable adjustments to reinforce therapeutic gains at home and school.

• Online Consultations
  Offers secure virtual appointments via encrypted telehealth platforms to increase accessibility and convenience.

Additional Information

Clinical Partners’ Royal Tunbridge Wells clinic features purpose-built consultation rooms equipped with interactive digital platforms for live outcome tracking. In addition, a sensory-friendly suite provides adjustable lighting and calm-down zones that help clients focus during sessions. Therefore, every environment supports engagement and reduces distraction.

Before each appointment, patients complete secure online questionnaires via a protected portal. Consequently, Dr Michaels maximises face-to-face time for therapeutic work rather than paperwork. Moreover, the clinic hosts weekly multidisciplinary case-review meetings, bringing together GPs, psychiatrists, psychologists, and allied health professionals. As a result, every care plan reflects collective expertise and the latest research.

Meanwhile, the practice runs regular community workshops on neurodiversity awareness, stress management, and positive parenting. Families leave with practical tools and peer support networks that extend beyond the clinic walls. Ultimately, take the first step toward clarity and confidence by arranging an initial consultation with Dr Sarah Michaels – General Practitioner – Royal Tunbridge Wells today. Let her specialist expertise guide you and your family toward lasting well-being.