Who We Are
Psychiatry UK is the UK’s leading provider of digital psychiatry services, delivering expert, patient-centred mental health care to children, teenagers and adults. We work in partnership with the NHS and provide private services, using secure digital technology to remove traditional barriers to accessing high-quality psychiatric support.
We specialise in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of mental health conditions, including:
- ADHD in adults and children
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in adults and children
- Dementia and memory loss
- Addiction
- Stress and anxiety
- Mood disorders and depression
- And more
Psychiatry UK is a Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulated healthcare provider. Our services are delivered by GMC-registered Consultant Psychiatrists, providing diagnosis and treatment both privately and on behalf of the NHS. We are also a qualified provider of adult ADHD and ASD services under the NHS Right to Choose (RTC) scheme.
Our Story
Psychiatry UK was founded in 2012 with a clear purpose: to make high‑quality mental health care more accessible, timely and patient‑focused.
Since our inception, we have supported more than 150,000 people to access the care they need. Today, we deliver over 3,000 initial assessments each month and work with a network of more than 280 Consultant Psychiatrists, combining clinical expertise with secure digital technology to deliver safe, effective care at scale.
As demand for mental health services continues to grow, we continue to innovate and invest – always with patient safety, quality and experience at the centre of everything we do.
Clinical Excellence, Quality & Safety
We are proud of our strong clinical credentials and our ongoing commitment to quality and patient safety.
- We are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and assessed against the same standards as NHS mental health services. Following our most recent inspection in 2025, we received a GOOD rating.
- Over the last 24 months, we have made significant investments to strengthen our clinical governance, safety frameworks and service delivery as our organisation has grown.
- All Psychiatry UK assessments are led by GMC‑registered Consultant Psychiatrists. This consultant‑led model sets us apart within the wider sector.
- We have doubled our Consultant Psychiatrist clinical capacity in the last 12 months, enabling meaningful reductions in waiting times for patients.
- We only assess patients who have been referred by NHS GPs, ensuring that care is provided to individuals with clear clinical need.
- Our Autism and ADHD diagnosis rates are aligned with NHS Trust and national benchmarks, and our assessments comply with NICE guidance and the National Framework for Autism Assessment Services.
- We continue to invest in AI‑enabled tools that support clinical decision‑making, quality assurance and patient safety-always with a safety‑first, clinically governed approach.
Our Mission
To improve access to mental health care in the UK and to be part of the solution to the growing mental health crisis.
We deliver on this mission by offering services that are:
- Convenient – Video assessments at a time that works for you
- Accessible – Available via computer, laptop, tablet or mobile
- Adaptable – Supporting a wide range of mental health needs
- Confidential – Your information is always private and secure
- Economic – Excellent value compared to traditional face‑to‑face care
- Tailored – Choice from over 280 expert Consultant Psychiatrists
Our Values
We believe that everyone should have access to psychiatric care when they need it the most. We are committed to providing the best possible care to our patients, and are guided by our key values.
We strive to be:
Compassionate
Our patients are at the heart of all we do. We listen, care and take on your feedback to make our services better.
Ethical
We do the right thing to keep our patients safe. Your happiness and safety are our number one priorities.
Expert
We provide qualified, effective and high-quality psychiatric care.
Innovative
We adopt the latest technologies to help us provide and improve patient care.
Our Leadership Team
Mark Jackson
Chair of the Board
Founder of Redde Ltd (1992) and Assura Group (2003), Mark joined Psychiatry UK as Chair of the Board in November 2024. He also holds roles as Non–Executive Chairman of Frontier Medical Group, Limbs & Things, and BN Care.
Nell Montgomery
Chief Executive Officer, Board Member
Nell has a unique backstory, one that combines clinical, commercial and leadership expertise. As a UKCP Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist, and a world class expert and practitioner in leadership, she brings deep and varied experience to her role as CEO.
Dr. Andy Montgomery
Emeritus Medical Director and Co-Founder
Andy is a qualified doctor and psychiatrist with a doctorate in neuroscience. Previously a consultant in General Adult Psychiatry, his special interests are the pharmacological management of mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD and schizophrenia.
Dr. Jo Farrow
Chief Medical Officer
Jo is an experienced clinician with expertise in managing services at director level. She has an excellent track record of delivering results and a thorough understanding of good governance in organisations including creating, developing, and leading clinical and management teams.
Ben Iversen
Chief Financial Officer, Board Member
Ben has over thirty years of experience in corporate finance, holding senior roles at several private UK-based companies. He has been a key advisor to Psychiatry UK since June 2023.
Andrea Dowling
Chief People Officer, Board Member
Andrea is a senior HR leader with extensive experience in global financial services. She operates as Chief People Officer, delivering people strategies that will support Psychiatry UK’s continued growth.
Anna Matty
Chief Commercial & Operating Officer
Formerly COO and Executive Board Member at AXA Health, Anna has held various senior leadership roles at Experian, BT Wholesale and BT before becoming Chief Commercial & Operating Officer at Psychiatry UK, tasked with leading our transformation.
Dr. Lesa S. Wright
Chief Digital Officer & Consultant Psychiatrist
Dr. Wright, the first CTO, scaled the company’s technology for 150,000 patients. He focuses on AI regulation and safety, representing the RCPsych on MHRA advisory groups. As a clinical safety officer, he prioritises patient safety in AI healthcare development, innovating in mental health with a safety-first philosophy.
Mark Contreras
Chief Technology Officer
Mark brings extensive senior technology leadership experience from retail banking. Drawn to digital psychiatry by the opportunity to apply his expertise to something with genuine societal impact, he is focused on transforming the technology and teams to ensure it continues to support the company’s future growth ambitions.
Natasha Sloman
Director of Quality and Safety
Natasha’s passion for advocating for patients empowers those with lived experience to help shape best-in-class governance in mental health. Her extensive on-the-ground practice puts her at the heart of Psychiatry UK’s undertaking to deliver safe, efficient, high-quality care for patients.
Bev Sydney
Head of Corporate Governance
With nearly 30 years of experience in governance and change delivery roles across the private sector, health and local government, Bev leads on the development and oversight of our corporate governance arrangements.
