Festive opening hours

  • Monday 23 December: 9am to 5pm
  • Tuesday 24 December: 9am to 1pm
  • Wednesday 25 to Friday 27 December: Closed
  • Monday 30 to Tuesday 31 December: 9am to 5pm
  • Wednesday 1 January: Closed
  • Thursday 2 January: 9am to 5pm

Dr Christian Okoli

Consultant Psychiatrist
Adult
MBBS, MRCPsych, PG Dip
Dr Christian Okoli

Dr Christian Okoli is a highly experienced and approachable Consultant Psychiatrist. He has fulfilled various key clinical roles in psychiatric care. Dr Okoli has a medical degree, is a Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists and has a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychological Approach to Complex Mental Health Issues.

Dr Okoli has wide-ranging clinical experience, has spent over 10 years working in the NHS, and is committed to patient care and his own ongoing professional development. He has special interests in Psychotherapy, Autistic Spectrum Disorder and Adult ADHD.

Having worked as a Consultant Psychiatrist in several hospital settings managing complex female and mixed rehabilitation wards and high-dependency units, Dr Okoli is experienced in the management of complex needs. He has also worked at a community level assessing and carrying out follow-up appointments for patients in the outpatient department.

Dr Okoli is dedicated to the welfare of his patients, persevering with complex cases where other interventions have failed. As a good listener and an excellent communicator, he has a professional yet relaxed manner which quickly puts clients at ease. He is focused on working collaboratively with his clients to deliver the highest quality care.

Dr Okoli is widely respected and liked by his peers, both as a colleague and a leader, for his sound judgement, reliability, approachability, and depth of knowledge of his profession.

Areas of expertise

  • Adjustment Disorders
  • ADHD
  • Anorexia Nervosa
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioural Difficulties
  • Bipolar Affective Disorder
  • Complex PTSD/Trauma
  • Depression
  • Mood Disorder
  • OCD
  • Schizophrenia

Therapeutic Approaches Used

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Qualifications & Education

  • M.B.B.S. – Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery - University of Nigeria
  • PG Dip. - Diploma Psychological Approaches for Complex Mental Health Issues – University of Sunderland
  • ADI-R Diagnostics for Autism spectrum disorders

Professional Bodies & Membership

  • Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych)
  • Member of the General Medical Council (GMC)