Thought Pieces & Videos

Dr Siobhan Gee is a Consultant Pharmacist - an expert on medications and their effects on the body and the mind. With the Sloane Court Clinic, you can book a Consultant Pharmacist Consultation but - what exactly is that? What’s involved? And how can it be beneficial when thinking about your mental health?

Therapy is an intimate space - but that doesn’t mean it’s boundaryless. In fact, clear boundaries are essential. Here, Dr Florian Ruths, Consultant Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist, reflects on why boundaries between therapist and patient are so vital, how they’re put in place, and how they help preserve safety, trust, and professionalism throughout the therapeutic journey.

There’s a common misconception that physical and mental health exist in separate realms, barely influencing one another. However, anyone who’s ever felt their stomach churning before a difficult conversation knows that the boundary between mind and body is not merely blurred but they are intrinsically connected. Now, a growing body of research is teaching us just how tightly interwoven our psychological and physiological experiences truly are.

When it comes to eating disorders, the earlier someone gets help, the better their chance of recovery. In this video, Dr Sajdah Zaman, Senior Clinical Psychologist, explains why early intervention matters - not only for clinical outcomes, but for preserving hope, identity, and relationships. She draws on research and lived experience to emphasise the importance of acting quickly and compassionately.

The active decision not to have children is one that more and more people are making, but is also one that can feel like it comes under scrutiny, and is subject to judgement. Dr Livia Martucci, Consultant Psychiatrist, offers her advice and words of guidance for those both struggling in this decision process, and those also now feeling challenged by how to navigate after making their decision.

Being concerned about gaining weight as a side effect of taking certain medications is not trivial, but it is often something that people can feel shy about asking about. Here, we speak to Consultant Pharmacist Dr Siobhan Gee about the impact anti-depressants can have on weight, and how she advises people consider the issue.

Mental health care is meaningful, emotional, and at times, deeply challenging work. For many, it’s also a calling. Dr Florian Ruths, Consultant Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist, offers thoughtful advice to those considering a career in the field - reflecting on what makes the work rewarding, what qualities are most important, and why emotional resilience and peer support are key to long-term success.

Social media can be both powerful and harmful - especially when it comes to body image and eating struggles. Dr Sajdah Zaman, Senior Clinical Psychologist, discusses the complex role platforms like Instagram and TikTok can play in the development or worsening of eating disorders, but also how - conversely - they can be a positive force in recovery.

Post-partum psychosis is an uncommon, but very serious, condition that can occur to new mothers, after birth. Here, Dr Livia Martucci, Consultant Psychiatrist and Perinatal Mental Health Specialist, talks through the details of what post-partum psychosis actually is, what the ‘warning’ signs and symptoms are, what you should do if you are concerned about yourself or a loved one, and how the condition is treated.