
Dr Ayana Gibbs
Dr Gibbs is a Consultant Psychiatrist with expertise in ADHD, mood, and substance use disorders, and her own recent experience with perimenopause led to her interest in hormone-related health
She realised the urgent need for clinicians with diverse experience to effectively manage both the physical and mental health challenges associated with hormonal changes and imbalances. So she is thrilled to have been able to join forces with The Hormone Clinic and collaborate with a team of professionals who, like her, are committed to evidence-based practice, patient-centred care, and innovation.
Drawing from over two decades in clinical practice and academic psychiatry, she brings a wealth of experience that underpins her approach to mental health. She trained in psychiatry at The Maudsley Hospital in London where she had the opportunity to work with several national specialist services, including the National Adult ADHD service. Her Ph.D. and subsequent research focused on personalised medicine, and she has worked on developing novel antidepressant and substance-use medicines in the pharmaceutical industry.
Her recent clinical focus on ADHD in women and its relationship with menopause, perimenopause, and other hormonal fluctuations allows her to provide tailored assessments and interventions that connect the dots.
She firmly believes that every individual’s background and experiences are unique, and she is committed to providing culturally sensitive care that respects this diversity. In line with this, she is working on a book addressing the intersection of neurodiversity and ethnicity in women– a subject deserving of more consideration.
She is also an advocate of using telemedicine to break down geographical barriers to healthcare, delivering support when and where it is needed most. Embracing a digital nomad lifestyle, she currently splits her time between the UK and Barbados, where she is also licensed to practice.
Regular walks on the beach, running, meditation, and yoga help her to find balance, only for her to lose it again by learning to play golf!