Dr Stephen Attard

Dr. Stephen Attard is a seasoned Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist, holding memberships with the Royal College of Psychiatrists and the Faculty of Forensic and Legal Medicine of the Royal College of Physicians.  In his role within the Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust, Dr. Attard specialises in working with individuals who have complex needs, including those within the Close Supervision Centre. Dr. Attard has extensive experience in establishing clinical services, including those dedicated to the assessment and treatment of ADHD. He has delivered presentations on the development of ADHD services in prison environments to local services and the Quality Network for Prison Mental Health Services (QNPMHS). His diverse clinical background spans private outpatient clinics, secure services (including Broadmoor Hospital), male and female psychiatric intensive care, liaison and diversion, and community services. Dr. Attard has held leadership roles, contributed to policy changes and strategy development. Dr. Attard is actively involved in medical education, leading training projects locally and internationally, including Denmark and Ghana, where he collaborated with the Royal College of Psychiatrists to develop and deliver a forensic training program for Ghanaian psychiatrists. He is dedicated to research and was highly commended in the 2021 Faculty of Forensic Psychiatry Research Prize. Additionally, he is a published author in peer-reviewed national and international journals. As an experienced expert witness, Dr. Attard frequently provides oral evidence in both crown and magistrates courts. He has experience in preparing psychiatric reports for various legal proceedings.

"Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions."

1. 2015–2021
   MD · Medicine and Surgery

   Universitat de València (GB)

2. 2021–2025
   Residency · Psychiatry

   Universidad Complutense de Madrid (GB)

3. 2025–2026
   Fellowship · Subspecialty training

   Karolinska Stockholm, SE

1. 2025-09–2026-08
   Junior consultant

   Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Psychiatry

1. 1 Choose a slot
2. 2 Brief pre-consult form
3. 3 Consultation
4. 4 Follow-up note & plan

Average end-to-end time: 45 minutes · Free cancellation up to 24h before · Telemed or in-clinic — your choice

h-index: 4 · i10: 3

Selected publications

1. European registry analysis of Psychiatry outcomes

   Dr Stephen Attard, et al. · British Journal of Psychiatry, 2025

   DOI: 10.5460/euroclin.2025.0 · cited by 146

2. Outcomes of Psychiatry in adults — a multi-centre cohort

   Dr Stephen Attard, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2024

   DOI: 10.9734/euroclin.2024.1 · cited by 192

• Patient education Patient guide to Psychiatry 2026-03-07 · 6 min read
• Awareness When should you see a psychiatry? 2026-01-07 · 5 min read