Meet Our Team
Oaktree Connect has a dedicated team of highly experienced consultants operating across a range of disiplines.
Our Leadership Team
Chief Executive Officer, Consultant Psychiatrist & Founder
Dr Singh has a wealth of experience working within the national health services and private independent mental health services, in equal measures. She founded the well known and successful mental health service for all ages, The Oaktree Clinic, in Central Birmingham and London, and now leads Oaktree Connect, a one-stop shop for online mental health support. She manages this service alongside her clinical work for people with mental health difficulties. She is passionate about stamping out the negative perceptions and stigma attached to people with mental and emotional health related issues. Read more…
Mrs Hardika Dholakia
Finance Director
Hardika, armed with over 25 years of practical experience in the accountancy and tax advisory profession has constructed the financial infrastructure for Oaktree Connect. Having run her own business, she has a thorough understanding of the challenges faced by new companies and those looking to expand and grow. Her practice has given her exposure and experience in a number of different industries, especially in healthcare finance. Her core values of integrity, professionalism and honesty are never compromised to ensure that every financial aspect at Oaktree Connect is delivered with trust and care.
Our Psychiatrists for 18- 65 Years Olds
General Adult Psychiatrist
Dr. Nirvana Swamy Kudlur Chandrappa is a distinguished psychiatrist practicing in both the United Kingdom and Qatar. With a robust career in psychiatry, he has notably held the position of Clinical Director, where he was responsible for managing the psychiatry department. His expertise spans across various specialized fields, including adult psychiatry, addiction, neuromodulation treatments, and forensic psychiatry.
General Adult Psychiatrist
Dr Juhi Sharma is a Consultant Psychiatrist with an experience of over 15 years in Psychiatry. She commenced her training in the UK in 2004, working in various teaching hospitals in Greater London and the Midlands area. Her areas of special interest include Emergency in severe psychiatric issues, and Psychosis in young adults. She is also a recognised expert in treating common Mental Health Problems in the community. Read more…
Our Psychiatrists for Children and Adolescents
Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
Dr Rafi is skilled and experienced in assessing and managing common, rare and complex psychiatric and behavioural disorders of the child and adolescent population. She has worked in the inpatients and outpatient mental health services, and is particularly interested in the psychopharmacological management of Neuro-developmental disorders (ADHD, ASD, Tourette’s), Eating disorders, Self-harm, Anxiety and Mood disorders. Read more…
Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
Dr Simon Forster is a highly experienced Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, having served as Clinical Director for a combined total of nine years across two NHS Trusts (Berkshire and Teesside) in CAMHS. Dr Forster is clinically trained for assessment, diagnosis and treatment of all general mental diasorders in young people. He has a special interest in the assessment of Autism, utilising tools such as the 3di and ADOS II. He brings 26 years’ experience in comprehensive, multiagency, multi-professional diagnosis. Read More…
Our Nurse Practitioner and Prescriber
Nurse Practitioner and Prescriber
Lisa is a registered Mental Health Nurse with a Master’s degree in the Applied Psychology of Intellectual Disabilities, and has spent many years supporting people with a wide range of needs – from mental health difficulties and learning disabilities to autism, ADHD, OCD, and ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder). She has worked in many different settings including specialist learning disability and neurodiversity services. These experiences have helped me understand how to support people in a truly person centred way, focusing on their strengths, communication style, and what makes them feel safe and understood.
Our General Physician
General Physician
Dr Hassan Paraiso, MD, MSc, MA, MRCP, FRCP, FFMLM, is a Consultant Physician in Acute & General Internal Medicine. He specialises in rapid diagnosis for complex symptoms, chronic disease review, and timely cancer exclusion. At Oaktree Connect, he offers same-day or routine medical consultations (in person and online) for general medical issues, weight management programme, health checks and blood tests, Shared physical-health care for patients on psychotropic medication (as part of agreed shared-care plans), vaccinations and immunisations, including travel vaccines, “Well Man” health checks and screening, Tests and diagnostics: bloods, ECG, and imaging via partner providers, private prescriptions (controlled and non-controlled) in line with strict clinical criteria and governance, Hay-fever treatments for adults. Known for clear explanations and coordinated care, he works closely with your GP to deliver a practical plan you can trust.
Our Psychologist
Psychologist
Olga’s experience expands to psychological assessments, risk assessments, planning and delivery of evidence-based interventions for mental health difficulties with acute or chronic presentations. She has a special clinical interest and experience with Personality disorders and has also worked therapeutically with different client groups (different age/ ethnic backgrounds). Read more…
Our Administrative Team
Ms Tatiana Mirončik
Office Manager
Tatiana is a dedicated and proactive worker, who solves issues efficiently and professionally. She takes care to ensure that all queries are solved quickly.
Mr Stefan Marković
Administrator
Being one of the youngest members of staff, what he lacks in experience, Stefan compensates with his inexhaustible enthusiasm to provide high quality of customer care.
Ms Vajia Hamidi
Administrator
Ms Teresa Prosser
Administrator
Our Digital Tech Team
Mr Devashish Majumdar
Senior Project Management Consultant
Devashish brings rich and seasoned experience in Project Management (PMP Certified) & Business Consulting in Information Technology Sector.He comes with Leadership experience in SAP Delivery Management ,Capacity Planning, Skill building and Automation Deployment at IBM. Devashish started his career as an engineer in TATA Group companies in the Automobile & Steel Sector.
