Dr Réhab Khalifa

I am Dr. Réhab Khalifa, a Senior Consultant Psychiatrist deeply committed to providing specialist, evidence-based care and clinical leadership. My practice is built on a foundation of ethical rigor and superb analytical skills, honed over 20 years of experience across complex clinical and medicolegal contexts. I am an acknowledged expert in psychiatric treatment and psychopharmacology, ensuring I deliver optimal pharmacological interventions for my patients.

I have successfully led psychiatric services, holding Consultant Psychiatrist and Responsible Officer positions in four jurisdictions: the United Kingdom (Kent & Medway Partnership Trust, SLAM), Jersey, Gibraltar , and Emirates.

As a bilingual professional proficient in English and Arabic, and with very good Spanish, I am also passionate about enhancing mental health service accessibility and psychoeducation in Middle Eastern and Arab cultures.

Specialist Focus: Women’s Health and Neurodiversity

My true passion lies in establishing comprehensive women’s mental health services, particularly focusing on the crucial perinatal period. I strive to provide high-excellence preventative and curative services to foster a non-stigmatized approach to mental health.

A significant aspect of my expertise is in Neurodiversity. I hold specialist accreditations for the diagnosis and management of Adult Autistic Spectrum Disorder (DISCO Accreditation) and Adult ADHD (DIVA Accreditation). My goal is to meticulously review medical history and current mental state to provide clear, actionable recommendations that empower individuals with neurodevelopmental differences to thrive.

Integrative and Advanced Treatments

While grounded in psychological interventions for mood and anxiety disorders, I integrate advanced psychiatric treatments. I recognize the transformative potential of innovative therapies like Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) as a precise, non-invasive option for patients who may not have fully responded to conventional treatments.

Leadership and Medicolegal Expertise

My extensive experience in medicolegal practice, spanning over 20 years in mental health law, mental capacity law, and the Care Act, means my clinical approach is defined by precision and clarity. I possess deep practical knowledge in applying complex clinical assessments to legal frameworks, which has reinforced my ability to perform excellent medicolegal understanding. This background ensures that I approach every patient assessment with the meticulous attention to detail and ability to manage high-stakes consultations required of an authoritative expert.