Diagnosis and Medication
Saturday, 6 June 2026 | 13:00 to 16:00
The aim of the workshop is to provide participants with an overview of common mental health conditions, together with an exploration of the range of medications prescribed for some of these conditions. We will also explore some of the side effects of some of these medications. In addition, we will explore mental health as a continuum and discuss when to make a referral to a mental health professional. Finally, we will also examine the social and cultural impact on mental health.
Workshop Outcomes
- Provide an overview of common mental health conditions
- Demonstrate an understanding of mental health as a continuum—from mental wellbeing to something temporary or limited towards mental health issues which are more enduring or permanent including severe psychological and emotional distress
- Briefly explore the social and cultural impact on mental health
- Discuss when to make a referral to a mental health professional
- Explore a range of prescribed medications for common mental health conditions, their effects and possible side effects (which may affect an individual’s ability to fully engage with counselling).
Dr. Saima Ali
Dr. Ali is a Senior Registrar in Forensic Psychiatry at West London NHS Trust and a Medical Education Fellow at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. After completing her medical training at the Universities of St Andrews and Glasgow, she returned to London to pursue psychiatric training.
She has experience in a variety of mental health settings, from child and adolescent services to prison work. She is passionate about teaching and has received a grant from the Royal College of Psychiatrists to develop a teaching programme on psychodynamic principles in psychiatry for fellow trainees. Her current research interests include examining the role of gender in forensic mental health services.
Workshop fee:
£32.50 HCC members | £65.00 non-HCC members
How to book:
Please email training@highgatecounselling.org.uk to book your place, and let us know if you are an HCC member. We will issue an invoice at the relevant rate, and your booking will be confirmed once payment is received. Payment can be made online via the link on the invoice.