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A private London clinic integrating psychiatry and psychology

Consultant Psychiatrists, Medical Psychotherapists

Dr Katie Au
BSc (Hons), MBBS (Distinction), MRCPsych

Testimonials

Dr. Au is not only a psychiatrist but a listener, a mentor, and a person who truly cares about others. I’m not sure whether Dr. Au is able to see it, but from the deepest of my heart, I want to thank her for changing my life.

Verified Patient, December 2023

Dr. Au provided me with a safe space to talk about my experiences without judgement, and for once, I felt listened to. She taught me that I am so much more than my illness, and that though life could be tough sometimes, there's always hope and something to strive for. It is a place where I truly feel humanised, and under her guidance, I was able to truly understand myself. After a few years of working with her, I am not only able to accomplish things I never thought I could before but also truly realise that life isn’t a constant battle, and that it is okay to be fragile, to be taken care of, and to take a step forward when you're ready again.

Verified Patient, December 2023

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Dr Au is a Consultant Psychiatrist and Medical Psychotherapist at Surrey and Borders NHS Foundation Trust (SABP). She is experienced in the assessment and management of common and complex mental health problems, including depression, anxiety disorders, adjustment disorder, eating disorders, bipolar affective disorder and personality disorders. She has particular interests and skills in treating patients holistically, by combining pharmacological and psychotherapeutic approaches. She is dually accredited as a Specialist in General Adult Psychiatry and Medical Psychotherapy.

In her NHS practice, Dr Au works as Consultant Psychiatrist for the Adults Eating Disorders Service at SABP. She has specialist expertise in the assessment and management of Eating Disorders, including Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia nervosa, Binge-Eating disorder, Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) as well as those with complex presentations e.g. comorbid Autistic Spectrum Condition, Personality Disorder, Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, and other psychiatric or medical conditions.

She also works as a Consultant Medical Psychotherapist and is experienced in a range of psychotherapeutic modalities, including Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Mentalisation-Based Treatment (MBT), Maudsley Model of Anorexia Nervosa Treatment for Adults (MANTRA), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), and Systemic Therapy.

Dr Au completed her psychiatric and psychotherapy training at the Maudsley Training Scheme. She is a clinical supervisor for both medical students and junior psychiatrists and is a recognised trainer by the General Medical Council. She teaches at undergraduate and postgraduate level and has delivered teaching on Eating Disorders to doctors and allied healthcare professionals across clinical settings. She is also a keen mentor/coach. She was the Lead Organiser and Supervisor for Maudsley’s Peer Mentoring Scheme for Trainee doctors and continues to provide mentoring for junior psychiatrists. Her work was instrumental in the development of an NHS psychiatry peer-mentoring scheme.

She is bilingual in English and Cantonese, and proficient in Mandarin.

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