Dr Durgahee is a Consultant Adult Psychiatrist specialising in perinatal and women’s mental health, with expertise across depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and trauma.
Dr Saleema Durgahee is a Consultant Adult Psychiatrist with dual expertise in General Adult Psychiatry and Liaison Psychiatry, alongside specialist clinical practice in Perinatal Mental Health. She brings over 15 years of NHS experience, offering comprehensive, evidence-based treatment for adults and adolescents.
In her current role as a Consultant Perinatal Psychiatrist in Sussex, Dr Durgahee provides comprehensive, collaborative care for individuals planning a pregnancy, currently pregnant, or within the first postnatal year. She offers specialist assessment, formulation, and treatment planning for a wide range of perinatal mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, birth-related trauma, bipolar disorder, psychosis, and complex pre-existing mental illness. Her practice includes preconception advice and treatment planning, supporting individuals to make informed decisions about medication, mental health stability, and risk management ahead of pregnancy.
Dr Durgahee also provides dedicated women’s mental health care, supporting individuals experiencing Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), perimenopausal mood disturbance, and mental health difficulties linked to hormonal change. She regularly works with women living with neurodiversity, including ADHD and autism, where symptoms may fluctuate or intensify during the perinatal period or in relation to hormonal cycles. Her approach integrates psychiatric expertise with an understanding of the psychological, social, and physical factors that shape women’s mental health across the reproductive lifespan.
Her broader clinical background spans General Adult and Liaison Psychiatry, with expertise in the diagnosis and management of ADHD, autism, psychosis, mood and anxiety disorders, and trauma-related conditions, including Complex PTSD and personality disorders. She also assesses and treats adolescents in both her NHS and private practice, with an understanding of the mental health challenges that can arise during this important developmental stage. Her liaison psychiatry experience involved supporting patients with coexisting physical and mental health needs and medically unexplained symptoms.
Dr Durgahee is a GMC-recognised Educational Supervisor for trainee psychiatrists, a reflective practice educator, and an executive coach, supporting the development and wellbeing of doctors, nurses, and allied healthcare professionals. She is an elected member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists Perinatal Mental Health Faculty and Associate Programme Director for the Royal College of Psychiatrists Leadership and Management Fellowship.
Outside of clinical work, family life remains central to Dr Durgahee. She is a proud mother of three and enjoys time with her two lively whippets. Her passion for trail running and half marathons provides an important source of balance and wellbeing within a busy home and professional life.
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