Dr Kiran Nijabat
Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
MBBS, MRCPsych, CCT
Dr Kiran Nijabat is a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist with extensive experience in supporting the mental health and wellbeing of children, adolescents and families. She specialises in the assessment and treatment of a wide range of emotional, behavioural and neurodevelopmental conditions, working with young people across diverse settings.
Alongside her clinical work, Dr Nijabat is the Founder and Director of the Family Wellness Practice, where she has led the development and delivery of mental health education and training programmes for schools, families and organisations. Over the past decade, she and her team have supported more than 10,000 individuals, including staff, parents and students, across educational, residential and community settings.
Dr Nijabat has an established international presence, delivering mental health initiatives across the Middle East and South Asia, including in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt and Pakistan. She has also worked in collaboration with specialist assessment services in the UK, contributing to multidisciplinary approaches to child and adolescent mental health.
She is an award-winning clinician and educator, recognised for her contribution to mental health services in schools and her work in advancing child and adolescent mental health education. Dr Nijabat is also a regular speaker at national platforms, including the British Dyslexia Association and the Houses of Parliament, where she shares practical, evidence-based approaches to supporting young people and families.
Her clinical approach is compassionate, collaborative and family-focused, with an emphasis on early intervention, education and empowering both young people and their support networks.
Specialist Interests:
Child and Adolescent Mental Health • Anxiety and Mood Disorders in Young People • Neurodevelopmental Conditions (ADHD and Autism) • Behavioural and Emotional Difficulties • Family and Systemic Working • Mental Health in Educational Settings •Early Intervention and Prevention
Testimonials
Dr Imran Malik was very understanding and kind. He made me feel comfortable and it is clear he understands ADHD very well! He had a good sense of humour and made me feel heard. My only fault with the service is the wait times are quite long, but all the staff I have spoken to have been very nice.
S.C
Really good guy. Saw me late and listened to me babble. He knows his stuff and gave me insight. I’m 38 and have just started taking this seriously after years of beating myself up. Now to start taking responsibility instead of blame.
O.B
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