Diabetes psychiatry and psychology
What we do
We see people living with diabetes who are experiencing:
- stress
- anxiety
- or low mood
that is specifically related to their diabetes.
Appointments can be by video or face-to-face.
We offer advice about:
- accessing local counselling and psychotherapy services
- psychiatric medication
For some people we can offer talking therapies with our King’s consultants.
We also recommend peer support, for people to share ideas and experiences. You can find out about the King’s support group for people with type 1 diabetes. We also run peer support sessions for people with diabetes burnout.
For more about psychological support, go to Self-management resources, on the Diabetes page.
We are part of the Diabetes service at King’s. We run the Type 1 Diabetes and Disordered Eating clinic, and work with the Psychology (Adult Clinical Health) service.
Location
Venetian Building, King’s College Hospital, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RS
Contact Details
We see patients who are experiencing stress, anxiety, or low mood that is either:
- related to their diabetes
- or interfering with their management of the condition.
How to refer
We do not take self-referrals. Patients need to be referred by their Diabetes clinician.
Email: [email protected]
Key Clinical Staff
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Professor Khalida Ismail | Professor of Psychiatry |
| Dr Marilia Calcia | Consultant Clinical Psychiatrist |