Cornwall’s independent Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Service
The Pelican Clinic
About The Clinic
The Pelican Clinic deliver private face to face psychiatric assessment and treatment for under 18s in Cornwall and Devon. We work in collaboration with other independent and NHS providers to ensure a holistic multidisciplinary approach to the care of our patients.
We currently run face to face clinics from the Bodmin Community Hospital, Hayle and Launceston. We also offer online appointments upon request. In exceptional circumstances- and at additional cost- we can arrange a home visit (but availability for this service is limited).
How can we help?
Services that we offer
Psychiatric Assessment +\- treatment
This involves the use of pre-assessment diagnostic and background questionnaires, a 90 minute appointment with a Consultant Psychiatrist and the writing of a comprehensive psychiatric report with treatment recommendations tailored to the individual needs of the patient.
ADHD Assessment
This involves pre assessments questionnaires and diagnostic tools being completed by a representative from the child’s school, their parents and the child themself, followed by a 2 hour diagnostic and feedback session with a Consultant Psychiatrist.
ADHD Medication
We run an ADHD titration service and where there is agreement with your GP, are happy to see patients under a shared care arrangement.
Conditions We Cannot Treat:
Due to the level of monitoring required, our service is not able to provide treatment for the following conditions:
Psychosis
Schizophrenia
Bipolar disorder
Severe eating disorders
High-risk self-harm
Suicidal intent
Personality disorders
Acute mental health crises requiring urgent intervention
If these conditions are identified during assessment, we will help refer patients to the most appropriate specialist services.
Dr Guy Stewart
MRCPsych MBBS MSc BA
Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist with over 13 years of Clinical Experience in the NHS and Private healthcare.
Dr Stewart grew up in East Cornwall, and took a meandering route into psychiatry, taking a BA in English Literature, working in print Journalism, then teaching overseas before studying medicine in London. He undertook further postgraduate study at the Institute of Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience Kings College graduating with Distinction.
Dr Stewart is a Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist and Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) having passed the prerequisite exams
He undertook his Clinical Training up country (in NHS services covering Cambridge, Bristol and Bath) before returning to his home county of Cornwall. He currently works as an NHS Consultant in Cornwall and provides private services via The Pelican Clinic.
Book an Appointment
Current Pelican Clinic Availability
If you would like to arrange an appointment at The Pelican Clinic, please get in touch to discuss your child’s needs and the most appropriate type of assessment. We offer face-to-face appointments in Bodmin, Hayle and Launceston, as well as online consultations where suitable. Once we receive your enquiry, we will guide you through the next steps and available appointment times.
