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Clinical rigour, real warmth

Every pathway is consultant psychiatrist-led and follows NICE guidelines. Our clinicians bring decades of NHS experience, and take time to understand the whole person – not just a checklist of symptoms.

Care ADHD is now Noodle. Same clinical team, same high standards.

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Our clinical approach

  • Led by clinical experts

    We're led by consultant psychiatrists, paediatricians and senior nurses – experts in neurodevelopmental care.

  • Robust governance

    Our Quality Management System is ISO9001 compliant and supported by the Radar quality assurance platform.

  • Care you can trust

    CQC regulated, and built around NHS and NICE guidelines. Robust clinical standards underpin everything we do.

  • Rigorous recruitment

    Every clinician completes DBS and Right to Work checks, registration and supervision before they see patients.

Clinical pillars

At the heart of our clinical practice are six core pillars that shape how we deliver clinically exceptional care.

Personalise every plan

We build assessments and treatment plans around the person in front of us – their needs, their history, how their condition shows up for them, and what they’re working towards.

Titrate safely, monitor closely

Where ADHD medication is appropriate, we begin at a low dose, titrating gradually. Meanwhile, we monitor everything - from side effects, sleep, appetite and mood to blood pressure, pulse and ECG.

Find the right treatment methods

After a diagnosis, we offer ongoing support for both adults and children – education about ADHD, coaching and medication, where it’s clinically appropriate.

Recruit and vet rigorously

Clinicians are interviewed against our principles and vetted for expertise, with DBS checks, professional registration, Right to Work and CPD confirmed before they see patients.

Lead with consultant expertise

Training and clinical governance are led by consultant psychiatrists Dr Chris Abbott (CMO) and Dr Rhodri David (Associate Medical Director), bringing decades of clinical experience and training to Noodle.

Supervise beyond sign-off

New clinicians shadow live clinics, observing different styles and presentations. They lead their own clinics under supervision. Formal is sign-off required before they practice independently through us.

Our approach to quality

Full patient pathways, under one roof

Consultant psychiatrist-led care that takes the pressure off GPs and NHS teams – from referral to ongoing reviews and care.

Meet Chris, our Chief Medical Officer

'We're building something that is desperately needed in the UK and beyond: better access to diagnosis and treatment for ADHD and autism. No more limbo, no more waiting. Just the clarity, expertise and support people need.'

Dr Chris AbbottChief Medical Officer, Consultant Psychiatrist

Embedded clinical leadership

From our hiring approach to ongoing training, our clinical leaders ensure clear governance and talent development.

Recruitment

Hiring and onboarding

Rigorous recruitment

We interview every clinician against our core pillars, and verify their expertise

Comprehensive vetting

Every clinician goes through mandatory DBS and Right to Work checks, with evidence kept on file

Registered clinicians

With bodies including the Health and Care Professions Council, General Medical Council and Nursing and Midwifery Council

Training

Development and supervision

Clinical directors oversee training

Bringing decades of expertise across healthcare settings and in medical education

Supervised practice

We have clinicians shadow live clinics before signing them off to practice independently

Regular clinical supervision

Multidisciplinary training includes sessions with consultant psychiatrists and clinical supervision every six weeks

Credentials you can trust

  • Fully qualified

    100%

    Of clinicians are professionally registered.

  • Multidisciplinary

    100+

    Clinical experts across a range of fields.

  • Widely trusted

    98%

    Patient satisfaction or recommendation.

Get to know our clinical leaders

Our clinical and quality leaders include a range of expert consultant psychiatrists, paediatricians and professionals from other fields. Together, they have decades of NHS experience.

  • Dr. Chris Abbott

    Chief Medical Officer

    Dr. Chris Abbott

    Chief Medical Officer

    A Consultant Psychiatrist, Chris has spent 17 years working in the NHS, including almost a decade at South London and Maudsley – the UK's largest mental health trust – leading services for under-18s. As Noodle's Chief Medical Officer, he brings robust clinical expertise and deep governance insight, always keeping patients at the heart of care.

  • Dr. Rhodri David

    Associate Medical Director

    Dr. Rhodri David

    Associate Medical Director

    A Consultant Psychiatrist who has worked in both the NHS and private sector, Rhodri specialises in ADHD and complex cases involving co-occurring mental health and substance use. He’s been a Consultant Psychiatrist since 2013, and holds a Clinical Senior Lecturer post at Brighton and Sussex Medical School. His breadth of experience shapes how he approaches care at Noodle, looking at the whole picture, not just the diagnosis.

  • Dr. Koyes Ahmed

    Medical Director for Primary Care Liaison

    Dr. Koyes Ahmed

    Medical Director for Primary Care Liaison

    Dr Ahmed is an NHS GP and Urgent Care Doctor, who was also the Founder, CEO and Chief Medical Officer of DutyDoctor – a UK online private GP service, before its acquisition by the parent company of Noodle in 2025. With almost two decades of experience as a senior clinician and leader in the NHS, private sector and internationally, Dr Ahmed brings clinical excellence, robust governance, and a strong focus on affordable, accessible, high quality, patient-centred care.

  • Rachel Gritzman

    Director of Clinical Operations

    Rachel Gritzman

    Director of Clinical Operations

    Rachel is our Director of Clinical Operations and our Registered Manager with the CQC. A Mental Health Nurse with over 15 years across NHS acute and crisis services, Rachel builds our safe clinical pathways, ensuring our patients feel supported, respected and empowered.

  • Jessica Lister

    Clinical Director for Children & Young People

    Jessica Lister

    Clinical Director for Children & Young People

    Jessica is a Consultant Nurse for Learning Disabilities with over 24 years of NHS experience across children’s and adult services. She specialises in learning disabilities, autism and complex mental health needs. At Noodle, she focuses on improving outcomes for children, young people and their families – through compassionate, person-centred and evidence-based care.

  • Sarah Ryan

    Adult Clinical Director

    Sarah Ryan

    Adult Clinical Director

    With over 20 years’ experience across NHS Forensic, Prison and Community Mental Health services, Sarah is an experienced RMN and senior clinical leader. A skilled Non-Medical Prescriber and former Consultant Nurse, she brings extensive clinical expertise and governance insight. As Noodle’s Adult Clinical Director, Sarah provides strategic clinical leadership, ensuring safe, effective and patient-centred care.

  • Dr. Jane Anderson

    Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

    Dr. Jane Anderson

    Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

    Jane is a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, and senior clinical leader within NHS community CAMHS. She has over 12 years of experience working with children and young people, across a wide range of mental health conditions. Jane specialises in neurodevelopmental assessment and complex presentations, with expertise in ADHD, autism, and co-occurring conditions including trauma, anxiety, and mood disorders.

  • Dr. Paula Garcia Lopez

    Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

    Dr. Paula Garcia Lopez

    Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

    Paula is a highly experienced Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist with over 15 years’ experience across the UK NHS and international services. She specialises in ADHD, autism, and the complex ways these can overlap with trauma and emotional needs. She brings strong clinical expertise in assessment and diagnosis, with a clear, thoughtful approach that helps families understand what’s going on and what support will help most.

  • Dr. Mark Aszkenasy

    Consultant Paediatrician

    Dr. Mark Aszkenasy

    Consultant Paediatrician

    Mark has spent nearly four decades in NHS paediatrics. He became a consultant neurodevelopmental paediatrician in 1996, the last decade as a clinical lead for autism in northeast England. He's also the author of The Genetics of Autism, which takes the complex science of autism genetics and translates it into clear, practical guidance. Mark and his wife are parents of autistic children, so he approaches neurodevelopmental care as both a doctor and a parent.

Stories from those we support

'The assessment was so much more relaxed than I expected it to be. I'd built it up in my head as this really mentally taxing process, but there was never a point where I felt rushed or cut off. My assessor was so patient – and I talk a lot.'

CharlotteDiagnosed with ADHD, aged 25

'When you think ‘ADHD’, you think naughty little boys bouncing off the walls. I'm introverted. I don't like standing up in front of people. So, I didn't recognise some of the traits in myself. Not before I realised ADHD presents so differently in women.'

MollyDiagnosed with ADHD, aged 37

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