Dr Shahzad Alikhan is a Consultant Psychiatrist with wide-ranging experience across general adult psychiatry, neuropsychiatry, forensic services and rehabilitation. At Augmentive, he offers both general psychiatric assessments and specialist ADHD assessments for adults – including those with complex needs or overlapping mental health conditions.

Dr Alikhan supports both men and women with ADHD, bringing a nuanced understanding of how symptoms can present differently across individuals and life stages. His assessments are thorough, thoughtful and tailored – especially where previous diagnoses may have been missed or misunderstood.

“ADHD in women is often overlooked, masked by anxiety or mood symptoms — yet an accurate diagnosis can be life-changing, offering clarity and long-overdue support for struggles that began in childhood.”

He studied medicine at Gonville and Caius College, University of Cambridge, and King’s College London, and completed specialist training at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. He holds an MA in Pre-Clinical Medicine and Experimental Psychology (Cantab), an MBBS, and an LLM in Mental Health Law (awarded with commendation).

Dr Alikhan has a particular interest in trauma-informed care and complex presentations involving cognitive or communication difficulties. He is known for combining deep clinical rigour with a calm, patient-first approach. He also serves on the Executive Committee of the Faculty of Rehabilitation and Social Psychiatry at the Royal College of Psychiatrists – reflecting his wider commitment to inclusive, high-quality mental healthcare.