Dr Hollie Hearfield
Consultant Psychiatrist
Dr Hollie Hearfield is a consultant psychiatrist. She has a particular interest in neurodevelopmental disorders including ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder and is passionate about supporting those with these diagnoses. Dr Hearfield has extensive experience in assessing and treating both adults and children. She has worked across a variety of settings including inpatient and outpatient settings. She prides herself on her adaptable communication, and she is able to engage with those who may find it difficult to communicate, or find the process of assessment particularly daunting. She is particularly experienced in working with "high masking" individuals including women and girls. She also works closely with people with multiple diagnoses and is confident supporting those with complex presentations. She is a contributor to The Autism Good Practice guidance for The Royal College of Psychiatrists: supporting colleagues to consider the needs of patients with autism to ensure the best possible care in hospital. Dr Hearfield is often complimented on her thoughtful and caring approach.
Dr Hearfield is a published author with publications in a number of prestigious journals, and has also published two books for medical students and junior doctors. She has delivered teaching in a wide variety of settings including undergraduate and postgraduate level courses, and provided international teaching for The World Health Organisation.
Research is a further passion of Dr Hearfield’s and she has produced groundbreaking work on breastfeeding and maternity rights that has been widely published and presented at an international level. Dr Hearfield is proud of her work in women's health. She is an advocate for survivors of domestic abuse, and the LGBTQIA+ community.
Dr Hearfield also runs a consultancy business, offering guidance for neurodiversity and mental health to businesses, educational organisations and media outlets.
Dr Hearfield has further experience in a number of therapeutic modalities including narrative therapy and systemic family therapy. She is trained as an rTMS practitioner.
Dr Hearfield has been featured on TalkTV with Trisha Goddard, London Live, BBC Radio Bristol and BBC Radio Stations in the East of England.
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My experience with Berkeley Psychiatrists has been incredible. Dr Hearfield was very kind and affirming when assessing me and helped me make sense of my life. The service I received throughout my diagnosis and titration period was smooth and faultless. I have now been accepted by GP for shared care after a thorough report from the service. It has been worth every penny and I highly recommend them.
I recently attended a video appointment for an adult ASD assessment with Dr Hollie Hearfield and I cannot recommend enough. She was incredibly friendly and easy to talk to whilst remaining professional. I was quite anxious going into the appointment as I didn’t really know what to expect however this anxiety was quickly eased. I felt completely heard, and nothing I said was dismissed. I was able to express any of my challenges and thoughts and I felt my voice was completely heard by Dr Hearfield. I would highly recommend Berkeley Psychiatrists to any interested party!
I recently had the privilege of being assessed by psychiatrist, Dr. Hollie. Her patience and understanding were truly remarkable, making me feel incredibly comfortable during our session. She possesses a rare ability to listen attentively and empathize, creating a safe space for open and honest discussions about my mental health. Hollie's expertise and compassionate approach have been instrumental in my journey towards healing and self-discovery. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking exceptional psychiatric assessment.
Dr Hollie Hearfield was absolutely wonderful. She made me feel at ease and asked relevant questions and explained things concisely. I felt very validated after seeing her.
I found Dr Hearfield to be extremely personable, whilst remaining professional. With her relatable manner, coupled with her expertise allowed me to feel at ease whilst ascertaining all relevant facts to our consultation. I always felt as if I was involved in the consultation and that I had full input into a future treatment plan. She went above and beyond in providing me with additional support network resources.
I was extremely nervous before my appointment but Dr Hollie Hearfield made me feel incredibly comfortable from the start. She was extremely kind, reassuring and validating throughout and has set me up with an individualised treatment plan that I am really happy with!
Dr Hollie Hearfield was very helpful and understanding during my adult ASD assessment, taking the time to listen to my responses and answering all my questions in detail. After the assessment she went through her diagnosis thoroughly ensuring I fully understood and provided me with detailed information on my next steps and treatments. I would recommend an assessment with Dr Hearfield to anyone.
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