About
Dr Hina Rauf
Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
Dr Hina Rauf is a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist providing private psychiatric care for children and young people aged 5 to 18. With over 15 years of clinical experience, she supports families through careful assessment, diagnosis, and ongoing treatment of a wide range of mental health difficulties.
Her work is grounded in clinical excellence, compassion, and a strong commitment to understanding each young person as an individual within their family and social context.
Clinical Experience & Practice
Dr Rauf has built her career within specialist child and adolescent mental health services across the NHS, working in senior consultant roles within well-established mental health trusts. She currently works as a Locum Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist with East London NHS Foundation Trust and has previously held posts with Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust and Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
Through her NHS and private work, Dr Rauf has developed extensive experience managing both straightforward and complex clinical presentations, including cases requiring multidisciplinary input and long-term care planning.
How Dr Rauf Works
Dr Rauf’s approach is collaborative, thoughtful, and developmentally informed. She places strong emphasis on listening carefully to both the young person and their family, ensuring that concerns are fully understood before recommendations are made.
Assessments are thorough and structured, with clear explanations provided at every stage. Where treatment is recommended, this may include medication, psychological strategies, or a combination of approaches, always tailored to the needs of the individual.
Specialist Areas of Care
Dr Rauf works with a broad range of child and adolescent mental health conditions, including:
- Anxiety disorders, panic symptoms, and self-harming behaviours
- Depression and difficulties with mood and motivation
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, and Tourette’s syndrome
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), intrusive thoughts, and phobias
- Trauma-related difficulties and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Emotional and behavioural dysregulation
- Psychotic symptoms, including hallucinations
Therapeutic & Clinical Expertise
In addition to her psychiatric training, Dr Rauf has experience integrating psychological approaches into her clinical work. This allows her to offer care that is not only medically sound but also emotionally attuned.
Her therapeutic background includes:
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Mentalization-Based Therapy (MBT)
- Psychodynamic Approaches
This integrated approach helps support emotional understanding, resilience, and long-term wellbeing.
Professional Qualifications & Registration
- MBBS
- Affiliate of the Royal College of Psychiatrists
- Fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- Approved under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) certification
- Mentalization-Based Therapy (MBT) certification
- Edward Jenner Leadership Programme
Languages & Accessibility
Dr Rauf offers consultations in English, Hindi, and Urdu, supporting families from diverse cultural backgrounds.
All consultations are provided online, offering flexibility and accessibility for families across the UK while maintaining confidentiality and clinical standards.
A Supportive Partnership with Families
Dr Rauf believes that effective child and adolescent psychiatric care is built on trust, transparency, and partnership. Families are actively involved in decision-making, with clear guidance and ongoing support throughout the care process.
Enquiries & Appointments
If you would like to discuss whether an assessment or follow-up appointment would be appropriate,
Please contact us for further information.