Private Psychiatry
Confidential psychiatry consultations with Dr Ahmed Shoka. Assessment comes first, then a treatment plan that may include medication review or further support.
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Can you speak privately to a consultant psychiatrist on Harley Street?
A confidential psychiatric opinion is available by video with Dr Ahmed Shoka, without a GP referral. After an enquiry, the clinic arranges the first appointment, which usually lasts 50 to 60 minutes and costs £350.
A follow-up consultation is £200 when clinically suitable.
Facts about the consultation, price and referral
A private psychiatry consultation at Medical Express Clinic starts at £350 for the initial video appointment. Dr Ahmed Shoka, Consultant Psychiatrist, GMC 4573207, leads this service at 117a Harley Street, London W1G 6AT.
No GP referral is required. Dr Shoka primarily offers video consultations. Contact the clinic if you need to discuss in-person options.
Send a psychiatry enquiry through the form, or call 0207 499 1991. Memory and cognitive assessment is handled through the memory clinic.
What the initial consultation covers
The first visit is a structured psychiatric assessment. It is not a guarantee of a particular diagnosis or treatment plan.
The initial consultation
The initial consultation typically lasts 50 to 60 minutes and includes:
- a comprehensive psychiatric history
- mental state examination
- discussion of symptoms and their impact on daily life
- clinical formulation and next steps, where appropriate
Dr Shoka works through the assessment with you in a confidential setting. What happens after the first appointment depends on the clinical picture and what you agree together.
Follow-up consultations at £200
When a further appointment is clinically suitable, a follow-up consultation is £200. It usually lasts 30 minutes and is used to review progress, rather than being booked automatically after every first visit.
Follow-up review
Send an enquiry if you are unsure whether you need an initial or follow-up appointment. The clinic can guide you before anything is booked.
Video consultations first
Dr Shoka primarily offers video consultations, arranged after your enquiry. If you need to discuss in-person options, contact the clinic on 0207 499 1991.
Appointment format and availability
The clinic confirms current availability when it responds to your enquiry.
Psychiatry, memory care and urgent support
Dr Shoka provides general adult psychiatry assessments. Memory concerns, GP prescription requests and urgent mental health needs follow different routes.
Choosing the right service
- Memory clinic: cognitive assessment and memory concerns.
- Private prescriptions: a GP request to transcribe a controlled-drug prescription requires review by a consultant psychiatrist.
- GP services: general medical assessment and signposting.
If you are in immediate danger or cannot keep yourself safe, call 999 or go to A&E. For urgent help that is not life-threatening, contact NHS 111. The psychiatry enquiry form is not a crisis service.
Dr Ahmed Shoka
Dr Ahmed Shoka is the clinical lead for psychiatry at Medical Express Clinic. He is a Consultant Psychiatrist, GMC 4573207, MRCPsych.
Qualifications and contact
- Dr Ahmed Shoka, Consultant Psychiatrist, GMC 4573207
- 117a Harley Street, London W1G 6AT
- Telephone 0207 499 1991
- This page was medically reviewed on 29 August 2026
You can read Dr Shoka's clinic profile on meet the team.
Send a psychiatry enquiry
Use the form if you want a private consultant psychiatry assessment with Dr Shoka.
- Psychiatry Consultation: initial video consultation £350. Psychiatry Enquiry.
- Mental Health Assessment: send an enquiry for a first assessment.
- Medication Review: send an enquiry if Dr Shoka has advised further review.
Or call 0207 499 1991. No referral is needed. 117a Harley Street, London W1G 6AT.
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Sources & References
- Call 999 or go to A&E for life-threatening emergencies. NHS 111 can advise on urgent symptoms that are not life-threatening. — NHS: when to call 999[Link]
Dr Ahmed Shoka
General Adult Psychiatry • GMC 4573207
“Dr Shoka is a consultant in general adult psychiatry with a special interest in psychosis, physical health monitoring for people with severe mental illness, and medico-legal practice.”
Service information reviewed 29 August 2026.
Common questions
Q.How much is a private psychiatrist in London?
The initial video consultation with Dr Ahmed Shoka at Medical Express Clinic is £350. A follow-up consultation is £200 when clinically suitable.
Q.Can I see a psychiatrist without a GP referral?
You can send an enquiry directly. No GP referral is required.
Q.Does Medical Express Clinic offer video psychiatry?
Dr Shoka primarily offers video consultations. Contact the clinic on 0207 499 1991 if you need to discuss in-person options.
Q.How long is a private psychiatry consultation?
The initial consultation typically lasts 50 to 60 minutes. Follow-up appointments usually last 30 minutes.
Q.How do I book a psychiatrist on Harley Street?
Send a psychiatry enquiry through the contact form, or call 0207 499 1991. The clinic contacts you to arrange the appointment.
Q.What is the difference between psychiatry and the memory clinic?
Psychiatry is a general adult consultant assessment with Dr Shoka. The memory clinic handles cognitive assessment and memory concerns as a separate service.
Q.Can I request a medication review?
You may select Medication Review when you send an enquiry. Dr Shoka will review the clinical history before discussing whether any medication change or prescription is appropriate.
Q.Is this service suitable in an emergency?
If you are in immediate danger or cannot keep yourself safe, call 999 or go to A&E. For urgent help that is not life-threatening, contact NHS 111.
