Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist · Medical Director
Dr Behrouz Nabavi
MD, MSc, FRCPsych, Section 12(2) approved. GMC 5174196. Thirty-four years of clinical experience in the NHS and in independent practice, and the person who assesses every patient at this clinic before any treatment is offered.
His approach
The right treatment for the right person
Dr Nabavi specialises in general adult psychiatry, with particular expertise in depression, bipolar disorder, OCD and PTSD, alongside an advanced interest in psychopharmacology and in neuromodulation treatments such as Deep TMS and TPS.
I want people to feel that we are genuinely person-centred, that we consider their needs individually. My aim is to make sure I am giving the right treatment to the right people.
That shapes how this clinic works. Assessment comes before treatment rather than after it, the assessment fee is credited against treatment so the first step is not a commitment, and if a treatment is not right for someone he says so. A clinic that says no when something is not right is more use than one that books everybody in.
Credentials
Qualifications and registration
Qualifications
MD, Iran Medical Science University, Tehran, 1992
MRCPsych, Royal College of Psychiatrists, 2005
MSc in Affective Neuroscience, Maastricht University, 2013
CCT in General Adult Psychiatry, sub-specialty Liaison Psychiatry, 2015
FRCPsych, Royal College of Psychiatrists, 2017
Registration and approvals
GMC 5174196, on the GMC specialist register.
Section 12(2) approved under the Mental Health Act since 2005.
You can check his registration yourself on the GMC register. The link is below.
Appointments
Medical Director, Birmingham Neuromodulation Clinic
Honorary Senior Lecturer, Aston Medical School
Expertise
What he treats
Mood disorders
Depression, treatment-resistant depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, adjustment disorders and seasonal affective disorder.
OCD and PTSD
Obsessive compulsive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder, including where standard therapy and medication have not been enough.
Assessment and screening
The initial assessment and screening for Deep TMS, and the assessment of suitability for TPS, which Dr Nabavi usually carries out himself.
Psychopharmacology
A particular interest in how medication is chosen and dosed, including pharmacogenetic testing to see how you metabolise it.
Neuromodulation
Deep TMS and transcranial pulse stimulation, the treatments this clinic was built around.
Sleep disorders
A particular interest of his, including chronic insomnia and the assessment that establishes what is actually disturbing your sleep.
Still teaching, still publishing
Dr Nabavi is an Honorary Senior Lecturer at Aston Medical School and continues to publish in affective disorders and neuromodulation. In 2014 he won the Royal College of Psychiatrists’ Research Presentation Prize for the West Midlands Division.
That matters to patients more than it might sound. Neuromodulation is a field where the evidence is still moving, and the clinician deciding whether it suits you should be reading it as it arrives rather than working from what was true a decade ago.
Independently verifiable
Do not take our word for it
Anyone can put letters after a name on a web page. All of the above is on the public record, and it is worth knowing how to check it, for this clinic or any other.
The GMC register is free, public and takes about ten seconds. It will confirm that a doctor is registered, licensed to practise, on the specialist register for their field, and whether there are any restrictions on their practice.
If you are considering private psychiatric treatment anywhere, look the clinician up before you pay for anything.
GMC register
Registration number 5174196. The General Medical Council’s public register confirms his registration, licence and specialist listing.
Published research
His publications are listed on ResearchGate.
CQC
The clinic is registered with the Care Quality Commission. Its registration is on the public CQC register.
Patient reviews
What patients say about Dr Nabavi
Verified reviews from Dr Nabavi’s Top Doctors profile, rated 5.0. They describe his psychiatric care in general rather than a particular treatment.
H.M., verified patient
“Meeting Dr Nabavi at the end of 2025 not only saved my life but changed the trajectory of my 10+ year battle with mental illness. Dr Nabavi was one of the only Doctors to have ever understood the complexities of having multiple diagnoses, mixed with neurodiversity, all the while constantly treating me with the upmost respect, empathy and care…most importantly like a real person with valid thoughts and feelings. He supported me at a crucial time in my recovery and I will forever be grateful.”
17 September 2026, Top Doctors
I.H., verified patient
“Dr Nabavi not only changed my daughter’s life but he saved my family from falling apart. We were utterly desperate for help when introduced to Dr Nabavi and the care, attention, knowledge, professionalism, compassion, understanding and respect he has shown in every visit is priceless. He gave us confidence our daughter could have a great life and now her life is great .. and getting better every day .. thanks to him. I thank god every day my daughter ended up under Dr Nabavi’s care.”
10 September 2026, Top Doctors
L.D., verified patient
“Dr. Nabavi has been instrumental in my recovery. From day one, his compassion and expertise made me feel safe and supported. His treatment plan has been life-changing, and he has gone above and beyond, even arranging last-minute prescriptions when needed. His warmth and professionalism are a real asset to the profession. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him.”
24 July 2026, Top Doctors
L.A., verified patient
“I wouldn’t be where I am today without the expert opinions and support I have received from Dr Nabavi. He has listened to me and understood me in a way other psychiatrists were unable to and has managed to correctly diagnose and suggest medication which has made a huge difference to my life. He is extremely professional whilst also seeming to genuinely care about my recovery.”
23 July 2026, Top Doctors
Seeing him
An hour, and £400
If you go on to have Deep TMS or TPS here, that £400 is credited against the cost of your treatment.
Before the appointment there is a short phone call, free of charge, to work out whether an assessment is likely to be worth your time. You do not need a referral from your GP, and you are welcome to bring someone with you.
You will leave with a written recommendation and, with your permission, a letter to whoever prescribes for you.
Common questions
No. You can contact the clinic yourself. We will usually ask to keep your GP informed, and if you were referred by a psychiatrist or therapist you stay under their care.
General adult psychiatry, with particular expertise in depression, bipolar disorder, OCD and PTSD, plus psychopharmacology and neuromodulation.
Yes. An assessment with Dr Nabavi can be carried out online as well as at the clinic. If Deep TMS or TPS follows, the treatment itself takes place at the clinic, and CBT for insomnia can be online too.
Thirty-four years, across the NHS and independent practice, and he holds a CCT in General Adult Psychiatry with a sub-specialty in Liaison Psychiatry.
Speak to Dr Nabavi
An hour with him covers your history, what you have tried and what he thinks would help. You leave with it in writing.