Dr Sharad Haridas is a Consultant Addiction and General Adult Psychiatrist (GMC Register - 6153079) with a distinguished career spanning the NHS and private sector. His association with UKAT commenced in April 2021, when he assumed the role of a psychiatrist at Liberty House (Luton) in 2010. In this capacity, Dr Haridas dedicates his expertise to meticulously evaluating incoming clients and devising comprehensive detoxification plans, to support their journey to recovery. He also sees them for private psychiatric assessments once their detox is complete, and if they have unresolved mental health difficulties that need further assessment and treatment.
Dr Haridas has worked as a Psychiatrist since 2010 and has been a valued UKAT contributor through his role as a reviewer. He generously imparts his profound medical knowledge to aid in the creation of precise, informative, and current content for our web pages. He leverages his extensive mental health experience to assist clients in overcoming their dependencies and guiding them towards healthier, more fulfilling lives. He firmly believes that Liberty House's success lies in its unwavering commitment to clients, characterised by a compassionate and caring approach throughout the rehabilitation process. For him, empathy is the linchpin to successful rehabilitation outcomes, with the client-staff relationship serving as the ultimate determinant.
Dr Haridas actively pursues opportunities for diversification, driven by an unyielding thirst for knowledge and a commitment to expanding his expertise in mental health. His professional journey includes a notable stint as an Honorary Clinical Lecturer at Imperial College London, where he has also undertaken published research. Additionally, he assumes pivotal roles as a Mental Health Co-Lead and Harm Reduction Lead for Glastonbury, further exemplifying his dedication to enhancing mental health awareness and promoting harm reduction strategies. In addition to this role, he continues to work in an NHS community drug service in London.
Professional Qualification:
Dr Haridas actively pursues opportunities for diversification, driven by an unyielding thirst for knowledge and a commitment to expanding his expertise in mental health. His professional journey includes a notable stint as an Honorary Clinical Lecturer at Imperial College London, where he has also undertaken published research. Additionally, he assumes pivotal roles as a Mental Health Co-Lead and Harm Reduction Lead for Glastonbury, further exemplifying his dedication to enhancing mental health awareness and promoting harm reduction strategies. In addition to this role, he continues to work in an NHS community drug service in London.
Professional Qualification:
- MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery), 2005
- MRCPsych - Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, UK, 2015
- CCST - Specialist in General Adult Psychiatry (Endorsement in Addiction Psychiatry), 2019