Dr Alberto Pertusa

I am a matrimonial solicitor and have worked alongside Dr Pertusa for the last 14 months on a number of matters, where we have assisted mutual clients/patients in attempting to assist them getting “back on track”.I found Dr Pertusa to be extremely helpful and understanding, whilst at the same time maintaining a professional and objective stance. I believe Dr Pertusa to be insightful, realistic and pragmatic.Having worked closely with Dr Pertusa on a number of sensitive and demanding matters I found his robust, determined and compassionate approach refreshing and enlightening. Indeed, there were a number of occasions when Dr Pertusa went above and beyond what I had experienced with other doctors, and for example, taking time out on a Saturday to attend to a mutual patient/client who required urgent attention/assistance in respect of drug dependency.Dr Pertusa adopts an objective approach and is not swayed by any emotional pressure that his patients, or fellow professionals, may place on him, realising that at times the greater good is more important that the short-term gain.I found Dr Pertusa to be highly insightful and considerate when dealing with what can only be described as extremely delicate and difficult situations.In the event that I have a client who requires a psychiatrist in the future, I would have no hesitation in referring them to Dr Pertusa as I believe that he would have their best interests at heart.

I have worked closely with Dr Pertusa for a number of years. He is an excellent psychiatrist who sees and treats his patients holistically. Dr Pertusa’s vision, compassion and willingness to help his patients give him the well deserve position of one of the best Consultant Psychiatrists in London.

To anyone who feels that there is no hope left and that you are broken, I urge you to be taken under the wing of Alberto. Not only is he incredibly knowledgable and dedicated to his work/purpose, he is extremely caring, compassionate and invested in his patients. On a professional level, the way he practises is second to none; he is fully informative and considerate in what you, as his patient are comfortable with doing, or not doing. If it weren’t for Alberto (my 5th attempt at finding the right psychiatrist) and two of my therapists who he works closely with, I wouldn’t be around on this Earth to type this. It’s been over a 3 year hell journey, but I promise you that if you make a long term plan and stick to it, whether it be weeks, months or years, you will get through the other side. I promise. I did.Remember HOPE stands for: Hold on, pain ends.All the love and courage I can give,Henry

I was delegated after wrong diagnosis, influenced by the company I worked for as a contractor (and who paid the psychologist) and after very damaging and excruciating behavioral therapy exposure following that wrong diagnosis.Wrong diagnosis was made after a manager to whom I reported for a few months (and who also was a skilled CBT therapist) disturbed and upset me for months with NLP practice aimed (I think) first at picking me up and (when it would not work) at framing me. When I reacted to it hysterically eventually framed me and reported on me.The case was complex, I was stranded in a foreign country, my contract was not updated for a year already, my line manager was excluding me from meetings, earlier my invoices were delayed.The colleague in question exploited the situation and used NLP on me continuing whispering on the phone, mimicking my gestures on meetings, repeating my words (and then distoring their meaning), whispering in lewd allusive manner, using sexual allusions, sighing on the phone etc - all in the way that was difficult to pinpoint but repetitive and extremely disturbing.I was delegated to dr. Petrusa after the said corporation (who mercifully" decided to pay for a private psychologist and intimidated me to visit him (and not an NHS psychologist))

I would not hesitate to recommend Dr Pertusa. He is an expert in the field and very personable and approachable. He has a vast knowledge and experience of dealing with many issues including addiction and is a world expert on ADHD. He takes a real interest in his patients and sees them as individuals.

Dr Pertusa is warm and calm with a meticulous attention to detail, rarely forgetting or overlooking details that many doctors & psychiatrists may find irrelevant or unimportant. I felt seen and understood very quickly, which can be therapeutic in itself.He is generous with his time & knowledge, often going beyond the basic requirements to help me - for instance he will not abruptly end a session, but lets it come to a natural, timely end. He and his secretary, Jennifer, are very polite, courteous and considerate - I have actually had very supportive conversations with his secretary, who has taken the time to get to know me, she anticipates my needs and is always efficient and compassionate when we speak.I have taken a particular interest in functional medicine and often wanted to discuss lifestyle interventions that might help my OCD - I never feel afraid to discuss these theories with him (previous doctors and GPs have made me feel very humiliated for wanting to understand medicine more, just because I am not a doctor it seems GPs & doctors feel I shouldn't bother to understand the biochemical side of my condition - a feeling that left me isolated and further powerless) he doesn't patronise me as I try to get to grips with some of the more technical sides of medicine, and encourages me to think for myself with humility and caution. Dr Pertusa has a high degree of knowledge of both medications and therapy, obviously favouring a multi-disciplinary approach he encourages me to be patient and humble in the anticipation of results, never over promising but teaching me how to maintain healthy optimism.I would not (and have not) hesitate to recommend family and friends to Dr Pertusa, he is a very safe pair of hands.

I would have no hesitation in recommending Dr Alberto within his field of expertise.. Highly intelligent , perceptive, and experienced he was able to help with several issues in an articulate, caring and professional manner.

I have had the pleasure of working closely with Dr. Pertusa to deliver outstanding patient care. Dr. Pertusa strives to uphold the core values and principles of the medical profession by pursuing a wholistic approach to patient care and ensuring continuous successful treatment plans.His broad and up to date knowledge and qualifications in this field of medicine and his professionalism would be of utmost value to anyone in search of a consultant in this field. A brilliant overall service!

I visited Dr Pertusa a few months ago, he was incredibly helpful with understanding guiding me in the right direction of a course of treatment. He was also a great support when I wanted to quickly discuss medication/ treatment over the phone. Overall I felt comfortable and reassured that I was in good hands.

Dr Pertusa has been my research mentor since January 2017. Under his mentorship, we have been exploring a wide range of topics within mental health including lifestyle and nutritional factors in mental illness, depression, addictions and ADHD.His holistic approach to health, extensive medical knowledge, and empathetic nature toward his students and patients alike set him apart from many of his colleagues. It is a privilege to be working with such an open-minded practitioner and scholar.