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It's about living a meaningful life!

At Living Mind, we aim to continue to make lives meaningful by identifying emotional needs and offering appropriate support and care. In our organisation we are aware of and concerned with cultural and ethnic context of mental disorders. We also offer complementary therapies, i.e., Reflexology and Medical Acupuncture based on evidence. 

We provide a highly confidential, reliable and fast service in a professional setting.
Dr. Arghya Sarkhel

Consultant Psychiatrist,

MBBS, FRCPsych (UK), DPM (Dublin), MSc in Neuroscience (London)

Medical Acupuncturist

Member of British Medical Acupuncture Association

Dr. Sarkhel is a Consultant Psychiatrist with over 20 years of experience in Mental Health services. He is on the Specialist Register of General Medical Council and member of The Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Dr. Sarkhel specialises in Adult Psychiatry, Old Age Psychiatry and Liaison Psychiatry.

Career path:

Dr. Sarkhel had post graduate basic training in Psychiatry in England in a Psychiatric Training Scheme recognised by The Royal College Of Psychiatrists. During his basic training he had experience in Adult Psychiatry, Old Age Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Learning Disability, Forensic Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Substance Abuse.

He completed MRCPsych examination and became a member of The Royal College Of Psychiatrists. Dr. Sarkhel then joined  Higher Specialist Training in Charing Cross  scheme at London accredited by The Royal College Of Psychiatrists. During his higher training he also worked as a clinical teaching fellow for undergraduate medical students in Imperial College, London. After completion of this training he was awarded Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (CCST) by PMETB and GMC. He is on Specialist Register of General Medical Council  (GMC) for Adult Psychiatry, Old Age Psychiatry and Liaison Psychiatry.

Dr. Sarkhel is currently working as a Consultant Psychiatrist in NHS and has Private Practice. He has published a number of research articles in peer reviewed journals. He is currently an exmainer for MRCPsych for The Royal College Of Psychiatrists.

Dr. Sarkhel has a got particular interest in Stress related disorders including Post Traumatic Stress Diosrder (PTSD), Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). He has strong emphasis on Evidence Based Practice.

Dr. Sarkhel is trained in Medical Acupuncture which he uses as an adjunctive treatment for various Psychiatric Disorders and Chronic Pain.  

 
Malini Gulati

Reflexologist, MFHT

MBA, MSc in Social and Cultural Research

Member of Federation of Holistic Therapies

(Membership No. 189320)

Malini is offering Reflexology treatments. Reflexology is a therapeutic massage, where pressure is applied on reflex points on hands and feet. These reflex points are said to correspond to different parts of the body, this providing beneficial effects. It is a holistic treatment that compliments medical interventions.

Reflexology can help :

    Reduce Stress
    Reduce Anxiety
    Improve blood circulation
    Reduce tension
    Improves Sleep Pattern
    Reduce Pain
    Restore body balance
    Reduce High Blood Pressure

Reflexology is an effective complimentary therapy for:

    Premenstrual Syndrome
    Infertility
    Multiple Sclerosis

Book now for Reflexology sessions at our clinics in Essex & London.