Curriculum Vitae

I was trained at Birmingham University Medical School qualifying in 1979 (MB ChB) and after my pre-registration year I decided on a career in Psychiatry. I trained initially in Birmingham, then at the Priory Hospital, Roehampton, and subsequently at St George's Hospital, London. I undertook research at the Medical College of St Bartholomew's Hospital, London, along with my higher training. In 1990 I became a Consultant with East Surrey District Health Authority (Redhill) with the responsibility for Adult General Psychiatry and Substance Misuse. I developed Community Services for both drugs and alcohol.

I have been in full time private practice since 1995 associated with the Priory Hospital Sturt (Walton on the Hill), the Priory Hospital Woking (Woking) and I was Medical Advisor and then Medical Director at Farm Place (Dorking), an internationally recognised Minnesota Model based addiction treatment centre.

In 2006 I joined Cygnet Hospital Godden Green (Sevenoaks) where I am now Medical Director. I am a Member of the GMC's panel of Psychiatric Examiners and Assessors.

I am Medical Director of Nova Vida (The Algarve Portugal) - www.novavidarecovery.com which I have helped found in order to provide treatment for addictive disorders in tranquil surroundings.

I have biased my career towards clinical activity and service development although I have published on the subject of Vexatious Litigants.

Full Registration with GMC 1980 (Number 2482240)
Registered with Ordem dos Medicos, Lisbon 2005 (number 45604)
Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists 2006