Dr Lisa Connell – Consultant Psychiatrist: Children and Adolescents

Dr Lisa Connell is a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist experienced in many areas of mental health and specialises in providing psychiatric assessments for children and adolescents and assessing neurodevelopmental conditions of ADHD and Autism.

Working in the field of mental health since 2004, she has worked within the NHS for over 20 years, where she developed a skill for approaching assessments in a holistic way that considers all areas of a child’s life. Dr Connell continues to work within the NHS as a Consultant Psychiatrist alongside private work.

Dr Connell is described as kind and considerate, with an excellent knowledge base, and passionate about making a difference to the families and young people she works with. Her feedback is outstanding.

She came to psychiatry thanks to a keen interest in the mind-body connection. After completing her medical degree at St Barts and The Royal London Medical School, Dr Connell trained in Psychiatry at the highly competitive training scheme at St George’s and Southwest London. In 2008, Dr Connell moved to Bristol to complete her training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Since 2015, she has worked as a consultant in Bristol including community CAMHS, Eating Disorders Services and as a Crisis and Outreach consultant providing care and support at home for the most unwell and complex young people.

Dr Connell has a wealth of experience in managing a wide range of psychiatric conditions including anxiety, depression, psychosis and eating disorders. She has vast experience in working with children and adults who are neurodiverse and has an excellent understanding of how neurodevelopmental conditions may present in females who may go under the radar at school. Throughout her NHS career, Dr Connell has continued to conduct ADHD and Autism assessments and continues to do both type of assessments: ADHD assessments within the NHS and private sector and Autism assessments within the private sector.

Dr Connell has been a trainer to psychiatric trainees during her time in the NHS and Safeguarding lead doctor for a large mental health trust in Bristol.

Professional bodies and memberships

General Medical Council (GMC)

Royal College of Psychiatrists