Dr Vik Patel

Dr Vik specialises in the treatment of personality disorders and trauma with the delivery of a skills-based therapy called Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) which targets emotion regulation, distress tolerance strategies, interpersonal effectiveness and mindfulness all of which constitutes to optimising well being. Recent research has shown the effectiveness to ADHD and anxiety and mood disorders. Dr Vik uses the treatment Eye Movement Desensitisation reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) to target specific memories that cause current distress and treatment of comped post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) trauma. More so, Dr Vik provides a treatment called Radically Open DBT to address excessive self-control or over control presentations such as depression, treatment - resistant anxiety disorders, anorexia nervosa and Autism spectrum Disorders.  Dr Vik provides a bespoke treatment plan based on current concerns and a thorough understanding of the individuals story. This includes the holistic view of physical and psychological well-being. 

Dr Vik has a wealth of experience in the NHS and private sectors. Dr Vikas lead a personality disorder service in the NHS and Currently provides clinical

Lead at The Priory Hospital Harley Street. 

Dr Vik has an interest in BAME and LGBT psychological well-being and the treatment to both young people and adults. 

Dr Vik lives by the motto of “living your best life” and works with clients to assist them achieving and living a skilful and effective valued life. His philosophy is based on the idea people can and are able to live a skilful life and his approach is supporting you with the aim of learning a skillset that can work in almost any situations you are confronted with. 

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He has a keen interest working with people having difficulties in managing emotions and interpersonal relationships. Dr Vik believe's in the key principles outlined by Dr Marsha Linehan (founder of DBT) to deliver effective treatments to people with emotional difficulties. 

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