GMC Number: 7114971

Dr Yazdi is a dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist in Neurodevelopmental disorders and Intellectual disabilities, with substantial experience in both NHS and Private sector.

Having over 17 years clinical experience including 11 years’ experience in the field of mental health and psychiatry, Dr Yazdi has a wealth of knowledge and skills in conducting holistic psychiatric assessments and in providing patient centred care. She has a special interest in neurodevelopmental disorders and has enhanced specialist skills in ASD assessment, ADHD assessment and treatment, including extensive experience in psychopharmacological prescribing. She is truly devoted to providing specialist holistic care to patients suffering from various mental health conditions, including Depression, Anxiety, Sleep disorders, Neurodegenerative Disorders and Neurodevelopmental Disorders.

Following gaining her MD Degree in 2006, early on in her career Dr Yazdi enjoyed serving people with mental health problems as a GP with a special interest in mental health for a few years. This was followed by obtaining a Master’s Degree with Commendation in Clinical Medicine from the University of Hertfordshire in 2012. From 2013 to 2016, Dr Yazdi had received comprehensive training in general (core) psychiatry in HEE (Health Education England) South West. She worked across a breadth of mental health services including all age groups as well as crisis, community, and inpatient settings. Following passing all MRCPsych examinations; she gained full membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists; gained her section 12 status and became a psychiatrist with MRCPsych in 2016. Dr Yazdi then pursued her interest in Neurodevelopmental Disorders and further specialised in Intellectual Disability Psychiatry in Health Education East of England, 2017 – 2020. Completing her Higher Specialist Training in Psychiatry, Dr Yazdi gained her Approved Clinician status in late 2020 and received her Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (CCT) in early 2021.

Dr Yazdi developed her keen interest in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder as she saw a significant number of people who are suffering from ADHD are undiagnosed and as a result they are facing mental health difficulties including depression, cyclothymia, and anxiety; that is while ADHD is a very treatable condition. Accordingly, she had detailed training in ADHD assessment and management.

Dr Yazdi completed extensive Autism assessment training including The ADOS-2 (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule) and The ADI-R (Autism Diagnostic Interview – Revised). She greatly enjoys helping people with Autism to have more fulfilling lives, by making accurate diagnosis and helping them to get into the right pathway.

Dr Yazdi has outstanding experience in conducting specialist ADHD and ASD assessments and devising appropriate and effective management plans accordingly. She is skilled in carrying out biopsychosocial assessments and dedicated to ensuring holistic and effective care for people suffering from complex mental health conditions, with excellent feedback from her patients and their families about the care that they have received.

Dr Yazdi has outstanding experience of leading a variety of quality improvement projects and a strong research and publication profile, with expertise in conducting research activities and applying research findings and evidence-based medicine into clinical practice. Dr Yazdi has received several appreciation letters and prizes for her well recognised contributions.

Dr Yazdi has also been active in the field of medical and psychiatric education with skills in providing teaching and training for medical students, junior doctors, Core and Higher Specialist Psychiatry Trainees and a variety of healthcare professionals. Additionally, she has great experience of acting as a Clinical Supervisor to Core trainees in Psychiatry.

Dr Yazdi is proficient in Telemedicine and Telepsychiatry; with effective utilisation of a variety of consultation models including effective and comprehensive remote consultations.

Dr Yazdi ‘s areas of expertise include:

  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Challenging Behaviour
  • Intellectual Disabilities
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Sleep disorders
  • Neurodegenerative disorders and dementias

Dr Yazdi currently accepts patients for assessment of Adult ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder.