- MBChB (Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery)
- MRCPsych (Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists)
- DipMedEd (Diploma in Medical Education)
- Approved Clinician Status
- Certificate of Completion of Training in General and Older Adult Psychiatry
Dr David Rigby
Consultant General & Older Adult Psychiatrist
Adult
Dr David Rigby is an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist who specialises in General Adult and Older Adult Psychiatry. With over a decade working in mental health, he is committed to delivering personalised, compassionate care to each of his patients.
Dr Rigby trained and worked extensively within the NHS, gaining broad clinical experience across inpatient and outpatient services, psychosis specialist teams, and liaison psychiatry. This varied background allows him to take a comprehensive and holistic approach, particularly when supporting individuals with complex or evolving mental health needs.
His style is collaborative and respectful. Dr Rigby ensures patients are well-informed about their condition and treatment options, encouraging shared decision-making at every stage. He places great value on listening closely, supporting people to feel understood and empowered in their care journey.
Patients appreciate his calm, thoughtful manner and his ability to provide both clarity and reassurance during challenging times.
Qualifications and Education
Professional bodies and membership
- Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych)
Areas of expertise
- Adjustment disorder
- Anger issues
- Anxiety
- ADHD
- Autism
- Behavioural difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Bullying
- Child abuse and neglect
- Chronic fatigue syndrome
- Complex trauma
- Cyclothymia
- Dementia
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Dyslexia
- Dyspraxia
- Educational problems
- Family issues
- Grief and bereavement
- Interpersonal problems
- Lifestyle problems
- Memory issues
- Minor cognitive impairment
- Motor disorders
- Neurodevelopmental disorders
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Occupational problems
- Panic attacks or panic disorder
- Personality disorders
- Phobias and fears
- Post-natal depression
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Premenstrual tension/ Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
- Psychosis
- Seasonal affective disorder
- Schizophrenia
- Self-harm
- Sexual functioning
- Sleep disorders
- Social isolation and loneliness
- Somatic symptom disorder
- Stress
- Substance abuse/ dependence
- Suicidal ideation
- Traumatic/acquired brain injury
- Treatment-resistant depression
Publications
Section 12 approval: fit for purpose?
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31685065/