Patient-centred care
Every treatment pathway is tailored to the individual — with shared decision-making, clear consent, and longitudinal follow-up.
Central and North West London NHS Trust
Delivering world-class neuromodulation therapies
We are looking for consultant psychiatrists to partner with our neuromodulation service as we expand our private practise capabilities. If you would like to be able to offer your patients a wide range of nuromodulation treatments, contact us to see whether you would be eligible to apply to practising privileges. You continue to have oversight of your patients, safe in the knowledge that treatments are being delivered to the highest of standards. We offer regular feeback and updates, and are even able to able to undertake standerdised assessments.
Our mission
Improving lives through targeted brain stimulation
The CNWL Neuromodulation Service sits at the intersection of psychiatry and neuroscience — delivering evidence-based treatments for patients who have not responded adequately to medication or psychological therapies.
Evidence-based practice
Our protocols reflect current guidelines and emerging research, ensuring patients receive treatments with a robust evidence base.
Collaborative team
Psychiatrists, nurses, anaesthetists, and technicians work together in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.
Teaching & research
Opportunities to contribute to audit, quality improvement, and academic collaboration within a major NHS teaching trust.
Treatments on offer
Three modalities, one commitment to neural health
We offer a comprehensive suite of neuromodulation therapies for treatment-resistant depression and related conditions.
Non-invasive
rTMS
Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
We use the Magstim Horizon 3.0 with SimGuide Pro to deliver focal magnetic pulses in order to stimulate targeted cortical regions and modulate neural circuits involved in mood regulation.
- NICE-recommended for treatment-resistant depression
- Daily sessions over 4–6 weeks
- Treatment protocols for OCD and Generalised Anxiety Disorder available
Established
ECT
Electroconvulsive Therapy
ECT is available for the management of treatment resistant depression. Other indications may be available following discussion with the neuromodulation team.
- Delivered in a dedicated suite with full monitoring
- Rapid response for acute presentations
- Experienced anaesthetic and nursing support
Emerging
tDCS
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation
Low-intensity direct current applied via scalp electrodes to gently shift cortical excitability — an accessible, well-tolerated adjunct or standalone treatment. Unlike other devices the PlatoWork tDCS Headset is only available to medical professionals.
- Portable and minimally invasive
- Suitable for home or clinic-based protocols
- Growing evidence base in mood disorders
Who we are
Treatments are delivered and monitored by a multi-professional team
Dr Michael Whelan
Consultant Psychiatrist
Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry with recognised expertise in ECT. He has led the service since 2008.
Deepti Shah-Armon
Clinical Director
Clinical Director and experienced clinical psychologist who works with patients with complex needs.
Anjali Patel
ECT Lead Nurse
Experienced nurse in older adult and liaison psychiatry. Member of National Association of Lead Nurses.
Jane Namisi
rTMS Service Lead
Experienced older adult nurse, Neuromodulation service lead, and lead rTMS practitioner.
Nurse TBC
Registered Nurse
Experienced psychiatric nurse trained to deliver rTMS and lead for tDCS.
Amy Fonseca
rTMS Practitioner
Matron in older adults services and experienced rTMS practitioner.
Dr Erum Nomani
Consultant Psychiatrist
Old age psychiatrist and information governance lead.
Dr Moustafa Okda
Consultant Psychiatrist
General adult psychiatrist experienced in crisis intervention.
Oliver Chan
Business Manager
Business manager, responsible for onboarding psychiatrists requesting practising privileges.
Khalil Hassanally
Operational Lead
Operational lead for the service, a qualified GP who is also dual qualified in older and general adult psychiatry.
Gail Burrell
Operational Manager
Sector lead for local services and operational manager for the service.
Get started
Apply for practising privileges
Take the next step towards joining the CNWL Neuromodulation Service. We welcome enquiries from psychiatrists interested in expanding their practice into brain stimulation therapies.
Email us to enquire
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Application process
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Express interest
Send a brief email outlining your background and area of interest.
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Initial discussion
Meet the clinical lead to discuss the service, pathways, and expectations.
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Induction & privileges
Complete onboarding and receive practising privileges within the trust.