Dr. Imran Mushtaq
Consultant Psychiatrist
Dr. Imran Mushtaq is a UK trained Consultant Psychiatrist with over 20 years of experience in psychiatry. He specialises in child and adolescent mental health and is known for his calm, gentle, and composed manner. His approach helps patients and families feel at ease while receiving careful assessment, accurate diagnosis, and personalised treatment.
About Dr. Imran Mushtaq
Dr. Imran has extensive experience in assessing and treating mental health conditions in children, adolescents, and adults, with particular focus on young people facing emotional, behavioural, developmental, and psychological challenges. His style of care is compassionate, holistic, and tailored to the needs of each patient.
He is licensed by the Dubai Health Authority, the General Medical Council in the UK, and the Irish Medical Council in Ireland.
Clinical Experience
Dr. Imran began his medical career in paediatrics before moving into psychiatry, giving him valuable insight into child development as well as mental health. He has worked as a Consultant Psychiatrist in the UK, Australia, and Ireland, gaining broad international experience across different clinical settings.
Although he is able to manage a wide range of psychiatric conditions, his main clinical focus is child and adolescent mental health. He also accepts referrals for adults.
Qualifications and Professional Contribution
Dr. Imran has been awarded Fellowships by the Royal College of Psychiatrists in the UK, the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health in the UK, and the European Board of Psychiatry.
He has also played an active role in teaching, training, and supervision, working with medical students, junior doctors, nurses, and higher trainees in child and adolescent psychiatry across the UK, Ireland, and Australia.
In addition, he holds an honorary position with a medical university in Africa.
Areas of Clinical Interest
Dr. Imran manages a broad range of psychiatric conditions, with particular interest in:
- ADHD
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Learning difficulties and learning disabilities
- Behavioural problems
- Oppositional behaviours
- Depression
- Anxiety disorders
He also has particular interest in Systemic Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT.
Treatment Approach and Languages
Dr. Imran uses a range of holistic approaches to support patients in overcoming their difficulties and improving day to day functioning. His care is adapted to the needs of the individual and delivered in a calm, supportive, and practical way.
He can support patients in:
- English
- Urdu
- Punjabi
- Hindi
Scope of Practice
Dr. Imran does not provide medico legal opinions or reports and does not provide care for clients whose primary diagnosis is a substance use disorder.
Publications and Additional Work
Dr. Imran has published more than 40 articles in peer reviewed scientific journals and has presented at national and international conferences in the UK, Europe, Asia, and Australia. He also reviews academic journal articles related to child and adolescent mental health.
Outside clinical practice, he is also a children’s writer in Urdu. He has published many award winning children’s books and serves as the chief editor of an Urdu children’s monthly magazine.