Dr Sehrish Shafique

Dr Sehrish Shafique is a Consultant Psychiatrist with over 10 years of clinical experience. She holds a Certificate of Completion of Training in General Adult Psychiatry with an endorsement in Rehabilitation Psychiatry and has been a Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists since 2019. Her commitment to high-quality, evidence-based care is reflected in the breadth of her qualifications, which also include a CMI Level 7 in Strategic Management and Leadership and a Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education, with results expected in mid-February.

Dr Shafique’s specialist areas include ADHD, anxiety, depression and personality disorders. She has worked across a wide range of clinical environments, including inpatient units, community teams, psychiatric intensive care, general adult and older adult services, perinatal mental health, learning disability services and rehabilitation psychiatry. This extensive experience enables her to offer a well-rounded, compassionate and tailored approach to each person she works with.

She is actively involved in medical education and assessment. Dr Shafique has served as an OSCE examiner for Newcastle University and Manchester Medical School, and is a PLAB 2 examiner for the General Medical Council, supporting the assessment of international medical graduates. Her commitment to education strengthens her focus on maintaining high clinical standards and contributing to the development of future doctors.

Leadership has been an integral part of Dr Shafique’s career. She has held several representative roles, including trainee deanery representative for the School of Psychiatry and for the Quality Assurance Committee, gaining valuable insight into training quality, service development and patient-centred improvement.

Dr Shafique’s clinical approach is grounded in empathy, collaboration and respect. She aims to create a safe, non-judgmental environment where individuals feel heard, understood and empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives.

Outside of her professional work, she enjoys fitness, travelling, shopping and spending time with friends and family — pursuits that help her maintain balance and bring warmth and authenticity to her practice.