Dr Rachael Rattlidge

Dr Rachael Rattlidge is a child and adolescent psychiatrist with over a decade of experience in a variety of roles, including working with autistic people and treating related conditions such as specific learning difficulties, anxiety, and depression. Prior to this she worked as a consultant in a CAMHS team for the NHS.

Dr Rattlidge graduated from Cardiff University before moving to Bristol where she trained in a variety of psychiatry specialities. She undertook further training in child and adolescent psychiatry and became recognised by the General Medical Council as a specialist in child and adolescent psychiatry. She has worked in a variety of services, including inpatient adolescent hospitals, community and outreach teams, and an inpatient forensic unit, assessing and treating people with a wide variety of complex needs and diagnoses.

Dr Rattlidge is passionate about working with young people and their families, and works in a patient centred way, drawing on her experience and knowledge in the field to ensure the most appropriate approach is taken.

Dr Rattlidge has a special interest in autism and has experience in the assessment and treatment of a wide variety of mental health difficulties experienced by children and young people including autism, low mood and anxiety.