Dr Abrar Hussain
Psychiatrist
Reading, RG2 0NE
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22 years of experience
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22 years of experience
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Dr Abrar Hussain is a Consultant Psychiatrist specialising in General Adult Psychiatry and Liaison Psychiatry (the interface between psychological and physical health).
His areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, traumatic stress, personality disorders, functional neurological disorders and psychosomatic disorders. He runs a specialist service in the NHS for functional neurological disorders.
He completed his medical training in 2003 in Chennai, India as a gold medallist and completed his postgraduate training in Psychiatry in London. He was awarded membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists in 2009. He is on the General Medical Council Specialist Register. He has been the recipient of several Clinical Excellence Awards recognising his clinical expertise and contribution towards the delivery of safe high-quality care.
In 2023, Dr Hussain was awarded Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists as a mark of distinction and recognition of contributions to psychiatry.
Dr Hussain believes in a holistic approach using a combination of pharmacological and psychological interventions. He is Accredited in Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), a type of collaborative therapy based on exploring relationship patterns. He is also an EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) therapy is a powerful approach for traumatic memories.
Dr Hussain has published his work in scientific journals and presented at national and international conferences. He has delivered oral and poster presentations and won prizes for his work. He is invited on a regular basis to deliver talks to clinicians and trainees.
Apart from his clinical work, he is actively involved in a number of other areas. He is a qualified mentor and is active in clinical teaching. He provides post graduate training to psychiatrists taking the Royal College of Psychiatrists examination and is the Course Director for a London based MRCPsych CASC course.
His research portfolio includes the national multi-centre CODES trial for dissociative seizures where he was a Principal Investigator.
He is trained in Quality Improvement processes and is an Accredited ‘Green Belt' Practitioner. Dr Hussain supports the charity FND Hope UK and is a member of its Medical Expert Committee.
Dr Hussain practices patient centred care and believes in supporting patients in a holistic manner seeing every clinical interaction as an opportunity to deliver excellent care and make a real difference.
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Areas of expertise
Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals
- Depression (28%)
- Anxiety Disorder (22%)
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) (12%)
- Low Mood (8%)
- Video Consultation (8%)
- Others (22%)
Subspecialties
- Liaison Psychiatry
All conditions and treatments
- Depression
- Anxiety Disorder
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Low Mood
- Stress
- Bipolar Disorder
- Neuropsychiatry
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Non-Epileptic Seizures
- Psychosis
- Video Consultation
- Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR)
Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 6090900
Qualifications
Qualifications
- MBBS Sri Ramachandra University 2003
- MRCPsych Royal College of Psychiatrists 2009
- Certificate of Completion of Training General Medical Council 2012
- PG Certificate in University Learning and Teaching Imperial College London 2012
Additional training
- Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) - Accredited Therapist The Association for Cognitive Analytic Therapy 2018
- Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) - Accredited Europe Practitioner EMDR UK and Ireland Association 2018
Conference presentation
- European Congress of Psychiatry 2020 - EMDR for the treatment of Functional Neurological Disorder
languages spoken
- English
- Hindi
- Tamil
- Urdu
consultation fees
- New appointment: £375
- Follow-up appointment: £210
insurers
- General Medical
- Vitality Health
- Bupa
- AXA PPP Healthcare
- Aviva Health
- Bupa Fee Assured
- Cigna
- WPA
- Healix
- CS Healthcare
Location
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100 Drake Way, Reading, United Kingdom, RG2 0NE
100 Drake Way, Reading, United Kingdom, RG2 0NE
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123 reviews
5
Dr Hussain was very thorough and helpful. He talked through all the issues I had ensuring no details were left out. He laid out a very clear plan for me and explained everything clearly.
5
Always empathic and insightful conversations.
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23 Mar 20245
Very helpful, was very good and listening and understanding.
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23 Mar 20245
Dr Abrar Hussain was very patient and calm and understanding talking me through what is a very difficult time. I felt comfortable enough to tell him some very personal details.
Thank you, it is a privilege for me to be able to offer and hold a safe space.
23 Mar 20245
Felt seen and heard.
4
Good. Not the stereotype horrible doctor I was expecting at the start. I think he really listened and always wrote considerate letters. Helped me to access diagnosis and treatment.
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23 Mar 20245
Dr Hussain was very understanding and knowledgeable. He had taken the time to read the written information I had sent him before which was very much appreciated.
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23 Mar 20244.5
Dr Hussain is professional caring and easy to talk to I only put good as over all as I was emotionally so bit depressed otherwise it would of been excellent. He is a kind Dr
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01 Mar 20245
I felt at ease from the beginning, he was well great at listening and questioning me. He was very understanding and clear in his replies. He’s giving me more hope for my future than than most that have tried to help me.
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01 Mar 20245
Welcoming and polite with genuine care to his patients.
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Dr Abrar Hussain's overall patient rating is 4.98 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 123 reviews
What languages does Dr Abrar Hussain speak?
Dr Abrar Hussain speaks English, Hindi, Tamil and Urdu
Where is Dr Abrar Hussain located?
Dr Abrar Hussain primarily practices at Circle Reading Hospital (part of Circle Health Group), located at 100 Drake Way, Reading, United Kingdom, RG2 0NE
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