About Anchor Psychiatry Group
Our main goal was to provide exceptional mental health care and maintain the highest professional standards. Over the last decade, we have taken great pride in building a thriving and well-respected independent private practice. Our services have extended beyond Norfolk and Suffolk, reaching patients from various locations.
Each of us boasts more than ten years of experience as Consultants, having worked both in the NHS and private sector. Our expertise covers a wide range of adult mental health assessments, diagnoses, and treatment. Moreover, we have undergone specialised training to effectively diagnose and manage conditions such as ADHD, autism, and co-existing mental health disorders in adults. Approachability, competence, and extensive experience ensure that we offer nothing less than a first-rate service to all our patients.
“Since seeing my Anchor Psychiatrist, being diagnosed, and starting my treatment, my life has drastically improved, and I am forever grateful. Receiving treatment has given me clarity and given me life back. Thankyou.”
Feedback from LM, a 28-year-old patient following ADHD assessment and treatment.
“My 18-year-old son was assessed and diagnosed with ADHD and treated with medication for this condition by Anchor Psychiatry Group. The difference that this has made to his life is priceless and I can’t thank his Consultant Psychiatrist and Anchor Psychiatry Group enough for that.”
Feedback from parent of FB, 18-year-old patient following ADHD assessment and treatment.
“I have had a great experience with my Consultant Psychiatrist and Anchor Psychiatry Group from the start. I have felt supported, empowered, and meaningfully understood. My doctor’s approach is thorough and down to earth with a wonderful professional curiosity which made me feel that they are genuinely interested in my experience of being neurodivergent and how it has affected me. I have always felt respected, seen, and heard. I feel very strongly that I am regarded as an individual and not a ‘patient’.”
Feedback from EC, 48-year-old patient following ADHD assessment and treatment.
“I can’t thank Anchor Psychiatry Group enough for their professionalism and kindness.”
Feedback from KS, 58-year-old patient following adult mental health clinic assessment.
“Since seeing my Anchor Psychiatrist, being diagnosed, and starting my treatment, my life has drastically improved, and I am forever grateful. Receiving treatment has given me clarity and given me life back. Thankyou.”
Feedback from LM, a 28-year-old patient following ADHD assessment and treatment.
“I just wanted to say a huge thank you for how supportive and positive the process of assessment and diagnosis was that you offered me. I was naturally apprehensive, but you immediately put me at ease, and I found it really easy to open up to you without judgement. Thank you so much for this.”
Feedback from HV, a 40-year-old patient following an ADHD assessment.
Who We Are
Dr. Jacobus Hamelijnck
Arts, MRCPsych
(Partner, Consultant Psychiatrist)
Dr. Jacobus Hamelijnck
Dr Jacobus Hamelijnck is a founder partner of Anchor Psychiatry Group. After qualifying from the University of Amsterdam Medical School in 1990, Jacobus moved to North Wales to complete his training as a General Practitioner and then specialised in General Adult Psychiatry and qualified in 2001.
His first consultant post was in Lowestoft Community Mental Health Service. Since then, he has worked in the community and on the inpatient units in both Great Yarmouth and Waveney. Jacobus moved to work as a community consultant in the Norwich Youth Service in 2017. Jacobus is very proud that, in addition to his clinical work, he has been very active in teaching and training. In March 2022, he retired from his NHS job and continued part-time with the Adult ADHD service. While he worked in Great Yarmouth and Waveney, he was the lead for the Community Eating Disorders Team. Alongside his passion for adult psychiatry, he nurtured a particular interest in neurodevelopmental disorders. He started a specialist clinic to diagnose and manage adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and other neurodevelopmental disorders.
Jacobus is very proud of his lead role in developing the Norfolk and Waveney Adult ADHD Service, offering county-wide high-quality standardised assessment and treatment of ADHD. Since 2013, Jacobus has provided diagnostic work in ADHD and ASD for the University of East Anglia Student Support Services. In his private work, he has strived to offer high standards and continued building on his experience and interest in Autism and ADHD. Since the inception of the University of East Anglia Medical School, Jacobus has lectured and was a communication skills tutor with a strong involvement in course development. He was a regular examiner at the medical school. Due to other growing work commitments, he has since discontinued this work.
Dr. Hannah Nearney
MBChB, MSc, MRCPsych, PGDip(CAT)
(Partner, Consultant Psychiatrist)
Dr. Hannah Nearney
Dr Hannah Nearney is a founder partner of Anchor Psychiatry Group. Originally from Norfolk, Hannah studied Medicine at the University of Leicester and began her postgraduate training in psychiatry in the Midlands before returning home to work in East Anglia in 2005.
She worked as an NHS Consultant Psychiatrist from 2010 -2020 in a variety of community-based roles involving the assessment and management of a wide range of mental health difficulties as well as working with those with severe and enduring conditions. She has developed expertise in working with those with adult ADHD and autism over several years. She is passionate about women’s mental health and improving the understanding of neurodivergence in adults.
Hannah provided ADHD and autism diagnostic work for the University of East Anglia Student Support Services from 2018-2023. Hannah is also experienced in working with adults with all mental health problems including anxiety conditions, mood, stress, and psychotic disorders. Hannah has a postgraduate diploma in Cognitive Analytic Therapy (UEA), and a master’s degree in healthcare leadership (University of Birmingham).
Dr. Somayya Kajee
MBChB, MRCPsych, PGDip (Clin Ed)
(Partner, Consultant Psychiatrist)
Dr. Somayya Kajee
Dr. Kajee is a founder partner of Anchor Psychiatry Group.
After completing her medical degree at the University of Cape Town, South Africa; Dr Kajee moved to the UK and completed her psychiatry training in Norwich and Cambridge. Dr Kajee is a General Adult and Perinatal Psychiatrist who is experienced in seeing most mental conditions in adults. As a perinatal psychiatrist she has a keen interest in Women’s Mental Health especially neurodevelopmental disorders and its presentation in women. Dr Kajee is also an approved GMC educator/trainer with a passion for teaching and education.
Claire Davids
(Associate Occupational Therapist and Coach)
Claire Davids
Claire is a skilled occupational therapist, with experience in mental and physical health rehabilitation as well as in specialised support for adults with ADHD. Claire’s journey into this field commenced with a pre-registration master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of East Anglia. In her work she employs personalised strategies and interventions to cater to the specific needs of individuals, encompassing evaluations of functional capabilities, assessment of the environment and the formulation of treatment plans that foster autonomy and holistic well-being. By closely collaborating with people, her aim is to empower them to overcome obstacles, enhance their independence, and ultimately improve their overall quality of life, enabling them to thrive.
Before embarking on her occupational therapy career, Claire pursued her academic studies in Anthropology at Durham University. She draws upon her diverse educational background to enhance her understanding of individuals’ perspectives, sociocultural intricacies, and the impact of the environment, further enabling her to approach her work with a comprehensive perspective. Additionally, as a certified Hatha yoga instructor Claire incorporates mindfulness and body awareness into her practice, further enriching her ability to provide a well-rounded approach to her profession.
Dr. Yasir Hameed
MB ChB, MRCPsych, Pg Dip Clin Edu, FHEA
(Associate Consultant Psychiatrist)
Dr. Yasir Hameed
Dr Yasir Hameed is an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist in both General Adult and Old Age Psychiatry. He has a special interest in older people’s mental health and considerable expertise in the assessment, diagnosis and management of dementia and other cognitive disorders.
He offers comprehensive cognitive assessments for people presenting with various cognitive disorders (such as memory and speech problems) and has worked as a Consultant Psychiatrist in an NHS specialist Dementia Assessment and Treatment service since 2017. He is experienced in the assessment of capacity issues including Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) assessments. Dr Hameed also has an interest in the mental health of forced migrants (including asylum seekers and refugees).
Sarah Toseland
(Lead Administrator)
Sarah Toseland
Sarah is our Lead administrator bringing a wealth of experience and a passion for being friendly, approachable, and helpful to our patients and staff. Sarah joined us in September 2020, and she is a key member of the team coordinating the smooth running of the practice.
Sarah previously worked as a Neurology secretary and at a GP surgery in Cambridge. She is a dedicated mum to two girls and has a keen interest in fitness.
Dr. Sohaib Khalid
MBBS, MRCPsych
(Associate Consultant Psychiatrist)
Dr. Sohaib Khalid
Dr Sohaib Khalid is an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult and Addictions Psychiatry. He completed his medical degree in Pakistan and moved to the UK in 2012. After working in specialities such as A&E, Surgery, and Medicine, he joined the Psychiatry Core Training programme in 2014 in Norwich followed by Specialist training in 2018 between Norfolk and Cambridge. He has previously worked with Leicestershire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in their ADHD Diagnosis and Titration Service . He has worked as a Consultant in NSFT and currently works in Kent and Medway Partnership Trust in General Adult mental health alongside a part-time role in the NSFT ADHD service.