Dr Uttom Chowdhury

Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
Child and Adolescent
MB ChB, MRC Psych
GMC #3478569
Dr Uttom Chowdhury

Dr Uttom Chowdhury is a highly experienced Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist who specialises in neurodevelopmental conditions, including autism, ADHD, tics and Tourette’s, and OCD. He trained at Great Ormond Street Hospital and has worked in both NHS and specialist services for over two decades.

Dr Chowdhury is the author of Tics and Tourette Syndrome, which has been translated into five languages. His clinical interests also include anxiety, trauma, and eating disorders, particularly anorexia nervosa.

He is trained in the Autism Diagnostic Interview–Revised (ADI-R), one of the most respected tools for diagnosing autism in both children and adults. While he currently focuses on working with children and young people, he is highly skilled in delivering ADI-R assessments for patients of all ages. He does not offer ongoing treatment for adult patients at this time.

Dr Chowdhury has held roles with the Tourette Syndrome Association UK, Medical Foundation for Victims of Torture, and CHUMS Bereavement Service. He has also taught at the University of Bedfordshire and examined for the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Known for his gentle and compassionate approach, Dr Chowdhury brings a wealth of knowledge and empathy to every family he supports.

Simply one of the nicest Doctors we have met – Dr Chowdhury made us and our daughter feel completely at ease and his advice has been life changing. I would recommend anyone should see Dr Chowdhury if their child needs help.

Dr Chowdhury has given lectures to professionals on a wide range of subjects, including:

  • Autism
  • ADHD
  • Tic disorders
  • Trauma
  • OCD
  • Domestic violence
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Child soldiers

Dr Uttom Chowdhury has clinical experience with a range of child neurodevelopmental and psychiatric presentations. He is an especially kind and gentle person, as well as an exceptionally accomplished clinician, and it is a great pleasure to have him in our team.

Areas of expertise

  • Adjustment disorder
  • Anxiety
  • ADHD
  • Autism
  • Body dysmorphic disorder
  • Bullying
  • Complex trauma
  • Depression
  • Grief and bereavement
  • Motor disorders
  • Neurodevelopmental disorders
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
  • Panic attacks or panic disorder
  • Phobias and fears
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder
  • Somatic symptom disorder
  • Stress

Therapeutic approaches used

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Humanistic/Person-Centred
  • Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Psychodynamic
  • Systemic

Qualifications and Education

  • MBChB - University of Manchester
  • MRCPsych - University College London
  • PGrad Dip in CBT - Institute of Psychiatry, London

Professional Bodies and Membership

  • Member of Royal College of Psychiatrists
  • Member of the Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health
  • General Medical Council (GMC)

Publications

Tics and Tourette Syndrome: A Handbook for Parents and Professionals
Chowdhury, U, (2004), Tics and Tourette Syndrome: A Handbook for Parents and Professionals, Jessica Kingsley Publishers
The Tiger Mum Who Came to Tea
Chowdhury, U, (2018)The Tiger Mum Who Came to Tea, Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Why Do You Do That?: A Book about Tourette Syndrome for Children and Young People
Chowdhury, U, Robertson, M, (2006), Why Do You Do That?: A Book about Tourette Syndrome for Children and Young People, Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Disorganized Children: A Guide for Parents and Professionals
Chowdhury, U, Stein, S.M., (2006), Disorganized Children: A Guide for Parents and Professionals, Jessica Kingsley Publishers
The Hidden World of Autism: Writing and Art by Children with High-functioning Autism
Chilvers, R, Chowdhuty, U, (2007), The Hidden World of Autism: Writing and Art by Children with High-functioning Autism, Jessica Kingsley Publishers