Dr Sandhya Gaur

Dr Sandhya Gaur is a highly experienced Consultant Psychiatrist with more than 15 years of clinical experience dedicated to the assessment and treatment of mental health conditions affecting older adults. She completed her specialist psychiatric training in the United Kingdom, earning Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) and a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Old Age Psychiatry.

Dr Gaur specialises in the comprehensive assessment and management of older adults aged 65 years and over, providing expert care for individuals experiencing a broad range of psychiatric and cognitive disorders. Her expertise includes the diagnosis and treatment of dementia and other neurocognitive disorders, depression, anxiety, psychotic illnesses, and the complex neuropsychiatric consequences of medical and neurological conditions. She has extensive experience managing patients with multiple coexisting physical, cognitive, and mental health needs, delivering care that recognises the unique challenges associated with later life.

A particular area of interest is the management of Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD). Dr Gaur is committed to helping individuals maintain their independence and quality of life, with a strong focus on supporting people to remain safely in their own homes for as long as possible through personalised, evidence-based treatment and close collaboration with families and carers. 

Known for her compassionate and patient-centred approach, Dr Gaur works in partnership with patients, families, general practitioners, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop tailored treatment plans that reflect each person's goals, values, and individual circumstances. She is dedicated to providing holistic, evidence-based care that promotes dignity, autonomy, and recovery while supporting both patients and their loved ones through the challenges of ageing, cognitive decline, and mental illness. 

Dr Gaur combines clinical excellence with genuine compassion, ensuring that every patient receives comprehensive psychiatric care designed to optimise mental wellbeing, preserve independence, and enhance overall quality of life.