GMC Number: 7414243
Having trained in world-class institutions in the Nordics, general adult psychiatrist Dr Lighvan is a London-based permanent NHS consultant with decades of extensive experience in her field. Dr Lighvan is on the specialist register in the UK and registered with the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
Dr Lighvan has years of extensive experience working with patients with mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder and also psychotic illnesses. She has extensive experience in treatment of PTSD and the assessment and treatment of adult ADHD.
Dr Lighvan has also been trained in psychotherapy; solution-focused brief therapy and EMDR which have helped her to manage patients with complex problems and also a background of trauma.
Her skills in psychiatric diagnosis and assessment are thorough and highly recognised by both patients, their families, and colleagues. Her main strengths include clarifying diagnoses which helps with care plan and outstanding psychopharmacological prescribing.
She is commonly described by patients and their families, colleagues and her trainees as being caring, understanding, a fantastic listener and having a high level of skill in psychiatry. These features and years of experience have made her popular and well-liked by patients and their families. She has received an award for high clinical skills and hard work voted by colleagues.
Dr Lighvan has a deep understanding of different backgrounds having consulted a wide range of patients through out and is a strong advocate for fighting against the stigma around mental health.
Dr Lighvan can offer consultations in English, Persian and Finnish.
Areas of focus and special interests include:
- Diagnostic assessments
- Assessment and treatment of adult ADHD
- Emotional difficulties, anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder
- PTSD
- Schizophrenia, schizoaffective and delusional disorder
- Treatment resistant presentations and second opinions