About me - Dr Anna Wilkin

I came into medicine a little later in the life than some, after a five-year career in Sport. During this time, I travelled around the UK and parts of Europe. I also gained a lot of life experience and learnt some tough life lessons along the way! After an unfortunate accident, which ended my career, I decided to re-train to be a doctor.

I attended Leicester University in 2000 and achieved my Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) in 2005. After two years of rotating through medicine and surgery as a House Officer and then as a Senior House Officer (SHO), I decided to specialise in Psychiatry.

Over the next three years I completed my training in a variety of Psychiatric Specialities, including:

Older Adult Psychiatry
Early Intervention (First episode psychosis service)
General Adult Psychiatry

In 2011, after the birth of my child, I returned to work and took up a Staff Grade post in the Worcestershire Home Treatment Team. This is a general adult service (18 - 65 years) that works with patients during acute episodes of mental illness, to provide an alternative to psychiatric hospital admission.

I continue to work in this service, for the NHS, as an Associate Specialist, on a part time basis. For approximately four years, I was medically leading the Home Treatment team in the North of the County, until a Substantive Consultant was recruited in December 2020.

I am a Section 12 Approved doctor, which means I have been recognised under section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act, as having specific expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorder and had training in the application of the Mental Health Act.

Completed postgraduate training in psychiatry in 2009
Full Registration with a license to practice by the General Medical Council
Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) and in good standing for 2021-22
Approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act (1983)

In order to be a good doctor, you need to have had life experience. You need to be able to relate to others, to care and show true empathy.

You need to be able to listen, really listen and communicate effectively. Then you will be able to understand the difficulties experienced by each patient that you see and help them to see a way forward.

Dr Anna Wilkin

100% positive feedback from patients:

I cannot describe how insightful, educational and valuable my session with Dr Anna was. I have come away with a feeling of understanding as well as many tools to aid in my future development. I cannot recommend her highly enough!

N.C.

Dr Anna has been incredible. Very thorough and has really helped me develop insights into my anxiety and most importantly face these head on. I only wish I’d sought help sooner and not wasted time feeling so low.

K.F.

Thank you Dr. Anna Wilkin for your support and finally getting me on the right track. Life has improved massively for me since we met and I finally feel like it’s only going to get better. Highly recommended. I’ll be forever grateful for everything you have done for me. Many thanks.

N.G.

Dr Anna is a wonderful psychiatrist. When I didn't feel listened to by my local doctors and felt let down; Anna was there. She was open and honest, constructive and kind. She diagnosed me and put me on a road to improvement. Very flexible in terms of how to meet up, in person and online. I'm incredibly greatful to her and I would recommend her 100%

I.D.

Dr Anna Wilkin is an outstanding psychiatrist, very professional, friendly, approachable and compassionate. After our first meeting I was given my diagnosis together with a prescription. After the consultation I was provided with continuing support via email. All in all I would highly recommend her.

S.B.

Sought Anna for a consultation for my 17 year old child, who was understandably nervous. She was really positive about the meeting and subsequent recommendations. I found Anna really helpful and easy to deal with in terms of organising. Would definitely recommend

N.C.

I highly recommend Dr Anna Wilkin and this clinic if you are looking for a professional, diligent and considerate approach to help with mental health related issues. After difficulty being taken seriously, I self referred this clinic and was met with extremely fast results. I was given the chance to say what I needed to and given thoughtful recourse by Dr Wilkin. By the time we finished I received diagnosis and an accompanying prescription, very efficient overall.

J.K.

I was very impressed by the professional, insightful and effective treatment I received from Dr Anna Wilkin at PsychiatryNow in Great Malvern. I obtained an initial consultation in good time and follow up to ensure that things were getting on track for me. Her advice on medication, and also actions I could take in future, have been invaluable. I can highly recommend and I would certainly return if it ever became necessary.

M.P.

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