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Dr Danny Allen 2024-09-15 Person 1 5 0

Unfortunately I did not have the best experience with Danny Allen and I left the appointment feeling more worried and anxious than I was before seeing him. I have never seen a psychiatrist before and was very nervous to what the appointment would entail. Upon joining the video call he didn’t say hello to me and didn’t explain who he was and what experience I’d had with a psychiatrist before. It was very clear he hadn’t read my very lengthy ADHD report which captured much of the information we then spent 40 minutes discussing around my mental health. I find the lack of preparation incredibly disappointing considering the cost of the hour session. The purpose of my consultation with Danny Allen was for me to understand what medication I could take for my diagnosis of ADHD. I also have panic disorder and anxiety which is currently medicated - I wanted to discuss with him my worries and options regarding next steps. Throughout my conversation with Danny Allen I felt he made comments throughout that made me feel embarrassed. He commented that I had “whizzed” onto another question without letting him answer the first question raised. I found this an interesting use of words considering the purpose of seeing him was due to a diagnosis of ADHD which is currently unmedicated. Due to the nature of my condition I am often forgetful and went back to a comment I had made to expand further in the hope I wouldn’t forget. He responded by answering my question “well I did just answer that 5 minutes ago, but” again, quite patronising with no recognition of my condition. I didn’t feel throughout the appointment that I could expand on my worries or provide additional information to the direct questions he was asking without being told I was digressing. He mocked throughout the conversation professionals that had supported and ‘medicated’ me, including my GP and made conclusions throughout the appointment without drawing on clear facts. He lacked empathy, compassion and I felt nervous and on edge throughout my appointment. I didn’t feel listened to and therefore the recommendations raised from the appointment I cannot fully trust. I would not recommend Danny Allen to anyone else at this time.