GMC-Registered Consultant Psychiatrist
Dr Musa Sami
Private Consultant Psychiatrist in the UK
Online psychiatric assessments and treatment for adults across the UK
Clear, Thoughtful Psychiatric Care
for Adults Across the UK
My work focuses on careful psychiatric assessment, clear diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment planning for adults. I provide online consultations to patients across the UK with the aim of helping individuals understand their mental health and make informed decisions about treatment.
I take a collaborative and transparent approach, ensuring patients receive clear explanations, written summaries where appropriate, and time to ask questions. My role is not only to treat symptoms, but to help patients make sense of their experiences and options in a structured and supportive way.
✔ Thorough psychiatric assessment✔ Clear explanation of diagnosis and options✔ Evidence-based treatment planning
Meet Dr Musa Sami, Consultant Psychiatrist (UK)
MBBS, MRCP (UK), PhD, FRCPsych
Consultant Psychiatrist providing online care across the UK
Dr Musa Sami is a Consultant Psychiatrist with over 15 years of clinical, academic, and leadership experience across the NHS and private sector. He provides online psychiatric consultations to adults across the UK, and in-person appointments in Nottingham.
His work focuses on careful assessment, clear diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment planning, helping patients understand complex mental health difficulties and make informed decisions about their care.
Dr Musa has worked in NHS services, academic institutions, rehabilitation units, and specialist telepsychiatry settings. His clinical experience covers the full spectrum of adult mental health, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, psychosis, PTSD, substance use, and dual diagnoses. His approach is grounded in research and clinical evidence, not experimentation.
Clinical and Academic Appointments
- Consultant Psychiatrist at Psychiatry-UK
- Executive Member, Academic Faculty, Royal College of Psychiatrists
- Deputy Lead, Critical Appraisal Panel, Royal College of Psychiatrists
- Former Clinical Associate Professor, Institute of Mental Health, University of Nottingham
- PhD Graduate, King’s College London (Neurobiology of Psychosis)
- Director of Training & Wellbeing, £7.2M Wellcome Trust Mental Health Research Programme
Education & Training
- Fellowship – Royal College of Psychiatrists (2024)
- PhD – King’s College London (2020)
- PGDip in Medical Education – UCL & RCP (2016)
- Membership – Royal College of Psychiatrists (2013)
- MRCP (UK) – Royal College of Physicians (2011)
- MBBS – Queen Mary University (2008)
Areas of Special Interest
Dr Musa’s clinical work focuses on the following areas of adult mental health:
- Complex trauma and PTSD
- Dual diagnosis: substance use & mental health
- Burnout, depression and anxiety
- Psychosis, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
- Neurobiological underpinnings of psychiatric illness
Patient-Centered Values
Dr Musa’s approach is grounded in the belief that every person deserves to be heard, understood, and supported with a treatment plan that fits their life.
After a thorough assessment, he provides clear explanations and transparent recommendations, allowing patients to make informed decisions about their care. Treatment is collaborative, flexible, and guided by clinical evidence.
How Appointments With Dr Musa Sami Work
▶ Comprehensive psychiatric assessment - Every appointment begins with a thorough psychiatric assessment, allowing time to understand your symptoms, history, and current difficulties in depth.
▶ Tailored treatment planning - After gathering a full clinical history, Dr Musa will collaboratively develop an individualised treatment plan that may include therapy, medication recommendations, and follow-up goals.
▶ Collaborative follow-up and monitoring - Each follow-up appointment focuses on tracking your progress, adjusting treatment based on your needs, and ensuring your mental health goals are being met.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psychiatric Appointments with Dr Musa
Who can book an appointment with Dr Musa Sami?
Dr Musa provides psychiatric consultations for adults (18+) across the UK via secure online appointments. Patients do not need a GP referral to book privately.
What types of mental health difficulties does Dr Musa work with?
Dr Musa works with a wide range of adult mental health conditions, including anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, psychosis, PTSD, trauma-related difficulties, substance use and dual diagnosis, and complex presentations. Each assessment is individualised and based on clinical evidence.
Are appointments online or in person?
Most appointments are conducted online, allowing patients anywhere in the UK to access care.
How soon are appointments available?
Availability varies, but online appointments are typically available sooner than in-person sessions. Current availability is shown on the booking page.
Can Dr. Musa Sami provide medico-legal or insurance reports?
No. He does not offer psychiatric assessments for diagnostic, medico-legal, and insurance purposes.
How do I prepare for my first consultation?
Before your consultation, you should share your medical history, any previous reports, and details of your current concerns. This helps Dr. Sami carry out a comprehensive assessment.
Is this service suitable for complex or long-standing difficulties?
Yes. Dr Musa has extensive experience working with complex, long-standing, and treatment-resistant mental health difficulties, including cases involving multiple diagnoses or previous unsuccessful treatments.
Does Dr Musa offer therapy?
Dr Musa’s role is as a Consultant Psychiatrist, focusing on assessment, diagnosis, and medical treatment planning. Where appropriate, he can recommend psychological therapies or refer you to suitable specialists.
