- Adjustment disorder
- Addiction
- Anger issues
- Anorexia
- Anxiety
- ADHD
- Autism
- Avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID)
- Behavioural difficulties
- Bullying
- Chronic fatigue syndrome
- Conduct disorder
- Complex trauma
- Depression
- Early years issues
- Educational problems
- Family issues
- Interpersonal problems
- Learning difficulties
- Lifestyle problems
- Neurodevelopmental disorders
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Oppositional defiant disorder
- Panic attacks and panic disorder
- Parenting
- Phobias and fears
- Self-harm
- Sleep disorders
- Stress
Dr Hazel Fernandes
Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
Child and Adolescent
MBBS , DGO
Dr Hazel Fernandes is a highly skilled Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist with a wealth of experience spanning more than 25 years. She has a deep understanding of the important role that prenatal and post-natal factors play in shaping children's mental health into adulthood. Her belief in the significance of attachment and caregiving during early development forms the bedrock of her treatment approach.
Dr Fernandes adopts a compassionate problem-solving approach to help her patients overcome adversity, focusing on developing an order of needs which emphasises resilience in both children and their caregivers. Her treatment plans incorporate psychotherapy and pharmacology, aiming to establish a strong therapeutic alliance with her patients and their families.
Dr Fernandes strongly believes in the saying, “Charity begins at home”, and works tirelessly to support her patients in achieving this balance.
Alongside Clinical Partners, Dr Fernandes continues to work in the NHS as a consultant. She brings her extensive experience and compassionate approach to her practice, ensuring that each child and young person receives the best possible care tailored to their unique needs.
Areas of expertise
Therapeutic approaches used
- Attachment-based therapy
- Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
- Motivational interviewing
- Family systems therapy
- Compassion focused therapy (CFT)
Qualifications and education
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS); Diploma in Obstetrics & Gynaecology (DGO)
- Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, UK
- Master of Arts (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)
- Certificate of Completion of Speciality Training (Child and Adolescent Psychiatry)
Professional bodies and memberships
- General Medical Council (UK)
- Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists