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Dr Saleem Tareen FRCPsych MBE
Consultant Psychiatrist
Dr Tareen is an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist specialising in General Adult Psychiatry, with more than 30 years of experience in mental health care across the UK and internationally.
In the 2024 New Year Honours, Dr Tareen was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for his services to mental ill health and community development in Northern Ireland. The honour recognises his longstanding contribution to psychiatry and mental health care, alongside his wider commitment to supporting communities and improving access to psychological support.
He currently works as a Consultant Psychiatrist with the Trafford Neighbourhood Mental Health Team at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Previously, he worked with Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust, where he held senior clinical leadership roles in Oldham, including Clinical Director for Psychiatric Services. He also led a Community Mental Health Team and subsequently worked with the Living Well service, supporting the development and delivery of community-based mental health care.
Prior to this, Dr Tareen worked as a Consultant Psychiatrist at Holywell Hospital, Antrim, and Whiteabbey Hospital in Northern Ireland, and served as Clinical Lead for the Carrickfergus Community Mental Health Team.
Dr Tareen has practised psychiatry since 1995 and brings extensive clinical and leadership experience to the assessment and treatment of a broad range of adult mental health difficulties. He is registered with the General Medical Council (GMC No. 5204451) and is included on the GMC Specialist Register for General Adult Psychiatry. He is also a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists and the Medical Protection Society.
Private Psychiatry
Alongside his NHS work, Dr Tareen provides private psychiatric care from Malone Medical Chambers in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
He offers comprehensive psychiatric consultations, diagnostic assessments and personalised treatment plans for adults experiencing a wide range of mental health difficulties. His approach is centred on understanding each individual within the wider context of their personal circumstances, relationships, experiences and goals.
Services include:
- Comprehensive adult psychiatric assessments
- Assessment and treatment of a wide range of mental health conditions
- ADHD assessments
- Autism assessments
- Individualised treatment and management plans
- Medication assessment and management
- Psychological and therapeutic interventions
- Trauma-focused treatment, including EMDR
- Follow-up and ongoing psychiatric care
- Independent psychiatric second opinions
Psychiatric Assessment
An initial psychiatric consultation usually lasts approximately 50 minutes, allowing sufficient time for a detailed and comprehensive assessment. Autism assessments require longer appointments due to the additional information and assessment involved. Follow-up consultations generally last 20–30 minutes.
During the initial consultation, Dr Tareen takes a detailed clinical history, exploring current symptoms, when and how they developed, their impact on everyday life, previous treatment, relevant medical history, and personal and family background.
Following the assessment, Dr Tareen will discuss his clinical findings and develop an individualised treatment plan with the patient. Depending on the person’s circumstances and preferences, this may include supportive counselling, specific psychological or therapeutic interventions, medication, or a combination of approaches.
Trauma & EMDR Expertise
Dr Tareen has a particular interest and extensive experience in the assessment and treatment of psychological trauma.
He is an EMDR Europe Accredited EMDR Trainer and uses Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) as part of his approach to trauma-focused treatment. He also provides focused, short-term therapeutic interventions where appropriate.
His interest in trauma extends beyond individual clinical practice. Dr Tareen successfully led an international trauma-treatment capacity-building initiative, designed to develop knowledge, skills and access to trauma-focused treatment in developing countries.
Experience You Can Trust
With a psychiatric career spanning more than three decades, Dr Tareen combines extensive experience in clinical psychiatry, community mental health, trauma treatment and senior NHS leadership.
His approach is comprehensive and individualised, with an emphasis on careful assessment, clear communication and developing treatment plans tailored to the needs and circumstances of each patient.
Our Philosophy
- We will treat you the way we would like our families and loved ones to be treated.
- We will work in collaboration with each individual to show him / her the way to recovery and guide them through the journey towards a satisfying and meaningful life.
- We will involve you in all decisions related to your mental health and wellbeing.
- You will receive an evidence based first class mental health service.
- We will provide you with a management plan that is holistic and at the same time designed specifically to address your unique needs.
- Confidentiality is always at the heart of our practice.
- We are committed to pillars of clinical governance including continuous professional development, and reflective practice.
- We provide services in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
For your consultation you can expect the following:
- Same consultant at each visit
- Adequate time with consultant
- Reliable professional advice
- Rapid assessment
- Choice of time
- Short waiting time
- Convenient location
Clinicians
Joanne Murphy
Occupational Therapist
Joanne is a qualified Occupational Therapist and is registered with the Health and Care Professionals Council. She specialises in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and is employed as an Autism Practitioner for the NHSCT Adult ASD Service. She is ADOS trained and forms part of the multi-disciplinary ASD diagnostic team. She has experience providing expert witness reports for individuals with ASD.Joanne delivers ASD intervention packages to include post diagnostic information/support, social skills training, emotional recognition and regulation, sensory diets and positive behaviour programmes. She provides bespoke training for professionals and carers working with individuals with ASD.
Dr Saira Tareen
MRCPsych
Dr Saira Tareen has extensive experience of working in different sub specialities of Psychiatry including CAMHS. She is member of RCPsych and is registered with GMC (GMC No 6033179). She has keen interest in neurodevelopmental psychiatry and has worked in NHS, ADHD and ASD clinics. She is ADOS trained.
She has managerial responsibility of non-pharmacological treatment of ADHD, QB Check administration, psychogenetic testing and Autism assessments.