Compassionate, Evidence-Based Mental Health Care
Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. At Dr. Ijaz Ahmad Mental Health Services, we provide compassionate, confidential, and evidence-based care for individuals experiencing emotional, psychological, and behavioural challenges.
Every person is unique, and so is every treatment plan. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, ADHD, or simply feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges, we are committed to providing personalised care in a safe, respectful, and non-judgmental environment.
Our goal is not only to reduce symptoms but to help you build resilience, improve emotional well-being, strengthen relationships, and live a healthier, more fulfilling life.
Comprehensive Mental Health Assessment
- What happens during an assessment — A detailed discussion of your symptoms, personal history, and current concerns in a safe, confidential setting.
- What is included — Review of psychological, emotional, social, and (where relevant) medical factors.
- Duration — A comprehensive first session, longer than a standard follow-up.
- Diagnosis — A clear explanation of any diagnosis, where applicable.
- Treatment planning — A personalised plan combining therapy, lifestyle strategies, and/or medication.
- Follow-up — Ongoing reviews to track progress.
Conditions We Treat
Persistent low mood, loss of interest, or unpredictable mood swings can affect every part of daily life. We offer structured assessment and evidence-based treatment to help stabilise mood and restore day-to-day functioning.
- Depression (Major Depressive Disorder) — Persistent sadness, loss of interest or pleasure in activities, low energy, and changes in sleep or appetite lasting most of the day, nearly every day.
- Bipolar Disorder — Alternating episodes of depression and mania or hypomania, marked by elevated mood, increased energy, reduced need for sleep, and impulsivity during "up" phases.
Services available: Assessment · CBT · Counselling · Medication Management
Conditions involving disruptions to thinking, perception, or behaviour need careful, ongoing clinical management. We provide thorough assessment and coordinated, long-term care.
- Schizophrenia — A serious mental health condition involving symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, disorganised thinking, and reduced motivation or emotional expression, requiring ongoing assessment and treatment.
Services available: Assessment · Medication Management · Psychoeducation · Follow-up Care
From excessive worry and intrusive thoughts to disrupted sleep and difficulty managing anger, stress-related conditions are highly treatable with the right combination of therapy and support.
- Anxiety (including Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety, Phobias) — Excessive, hard-to-control worry or fear, often with physical symptoms such as a racing heart, tension, or panic attacks.
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) — Unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) paired with repetitive behaviours or mental acts (compulsions) performed to reduce distress.
- Sleep Disorders — Ongoing difficulty falling or staying asleep, or poor-quality sleep, that affects mood, concentration, and daily functioning.
- Anger Management — Difficulty controlling anger or frustration in a way that affects relationships, work, or wellbeing.
Services available: Assessment · CBT · Counselling · Stress Management
Difficulty with focus, organisation, or impulsivity can affect work, relationships, and daily routines at any age. We provide thorough assessment and a tailored management plan.
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) — A pattern of inattention (difficulty focusing, forgetfulness, disorganisation) and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity (restlessness, acting without thinking) that begins early in life and continues into adulthood, affecting work, study, and relationships.
Services available: Assessment · Behavioural Therapy · Lifestyle Coaching · Medication Management
Long-standing patterns of thinking, feeling, or relating to others can be understood and reshaped with structured, compassionate support.
- Personality Disorders — Deeply ingrained patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving that differ from cultural expectations and cause difficulty in relationships or daily life (e.g. Borderline, Narcissistic, or Avoidant traits).
- Low Self-Esteem — A persistently negative view of oneself that affects confidence, decision-making, and relationships.
- Lack of Motivation & Procrastination — Ongoing struggles to initiate or sustain effort toward goals, and a persistent pattern of delaying tasks despite knowing it causes problems.
- Negative Personality Traits — Unhelpful, recurring patterns of thought or behaviour (e.g. perfectionism, excessive self-criticism) that affect wellbeing and relationships.
Services available: Assessment · CBT · Counselling · Psychoeducation
Support for the challenges that arise in personal and professional relationships, across every type of relationship in your life.
- Partner Relationships — Difficulties with intimacy, trust, or ongoing conflict between partners.
- Parents & Children — Challenges in the parent-child relationship, including communication breakdowns or behavioural concerns.
- Siblings, Friends & Colleagues — Conflict, distance, or breakdowns in trust within family, friendships, or the workplace.
- Communication & Conflict Resolution — Building healthier ways to express needs and resolve disagreements.
- Boundaries — Learning to set and maintain healthy limits in relationships.
Services available: Counselling · Relationship Counselling · Communication Coaching
Guidance for the pressures and decisions that come with studying and working life.
- Career Counselling — Support in exploring career direction, transitions, or dissatisfaction at work.
- Decision Making — Working through uncertainty or indecision around major life or career choices.
- Study Stress — Pressure related to exams, coursework, or academic performance.
- Burnout — Emotional and physical exhaustion from prolonged work or study stress, often with reduced motivation and detachment.
Services available: Counselling · Coaching · Stress Management
A culturally sensitive space to explore identity-related distress, without judgement, tailored to your background and beliefs.
- Religion-Associated Distress — Conflict or distress connected to religious beliefs, practice, or community expectations.
- Culture-Associated Distress — Difficulties arising from cultural identity, expectations, or navigating between different cultural contexts.
- Sexual Issues — Concerns related to sexual function, intimacy, or wellbeing.
- Sexual Orientation-Related Distress & LGBTQ+ Support — A safe, affirming space to explore concerns related to sexual orientation or gender identity.
Services available: Counselling · Psychoeducation · Individualised Support
Psychological Therapies
A structured, evidence-based approach that helps identify and change unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns.
Learn More →A supportive, non-judgemental space to talk through personal difficulties and develop coping strategies.
Practical, action-focused techniques to change specific behaviours and build healthier habits.
Clear information about your condition to help you understand and manage it more effectively.
Practical tools and techniques to reduce and cope with everyday stress.
Guidance on daily habits, routines, and choices that support mental well-being.
Careful prescribing, monitoring, and adjustment of medication when clinically appropriate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Not necessarily. Many people benefit from therapy alone. Medication is only recommended where it's clinically appropriate, and always discussed with you first.
No. You can access support and therapy without a formal diagnosis. A diagnosis is only given where it helps guide treatment.
Initial assessments are longer than standard follow-up sessions to allow time for a thorough review of your history and concerns.
Yes. Online consultations are available for people who prefer, or need, to be seen remotely.
This varies from person to person and depends on your goals and the nature of your concerns. This will be discussed as part of your treatment plan.
Yes. All sessions are confidential, in line with professional and legal standards, with rare exceptions where there is a risk of serious harm.