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rTMS

(repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation)

Discover non-invasive repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) at Oxford Brain and Mind for treating depression and migraines.

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Oxford Brain and Mind – Private Psychiatric Clinic
4.9
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O L
21:49 19 Apr 25
I would highly recommend Oxford Brain and Mind to any person seeking help with any psychiatric issue and assessments for autism. I tried my luck in contacting the clinic on 2 Jan (a day after the new year / public holidays when most clinics were closed). I was desperate to get help for someone I love for anxiety/depression-related issues. Sanjay was very responsive and understanding, securing a slot for us to see Dr Malhotra quickly. Dr Malhotra was thorough in her assessment and diagnosis, offering an effective treatment plan. The plan works perfectly well for us. The plan included CBT with Wendy who is very helpful in imparting important skills. The plan also included an assessment for autism. Dr Malhotra and Sanjay are both professional and kind in their approach and in conducting the lengthy assessments. We appreciate their help very much.
Response from the owner 07:06 20 Apr 25
Dear O L, Thank you so much for your kind review! We are pleased to hear that your experience with Oxford Brain and Mind has been positive. We are also pleased to hear that Dr Malhotra’s thorough assessment and effective management plan worked well for you. Thank you again for recommending Oxford Brain and Mind.
Ben K.
16:42 03 Apr 25
I saw Dr Saïk de La Motte de Broöns de Vauvert for an assessment. It was very comprehensive and considered many complicating factors. Overall very positive and following assessment I felt my concerns were well looked after and that the doctor offered to go to lengths to secure a prescription. The location is very clean and nicely decorated too.
Response from the owner 18:15 03 Apr 25
Thank you Ben for your positive review for Oxford Brain and Mind. We are glad that you had an excellent experience with Dr de La Motte and the clinic.
Romy C.
11:37 06 Feb 25
I am so grateful for Dr Malhotra’s kindness and compassion, which is sadly not something I have often experienced in my mental healthcare. I really felt heard and respected. I am also impressed by her insight into my very complex, decades long mental illness. In just two long sessions she was able to offer me a new perspective on my condition and to make sense of many things. She provided me with comprehensive diagnostic assessment that will be so helpful going forward. I also now feel better equipped to make decisions about my future treatment.
Thanks also to Sanjay at Oxford Brain and Mind for dealing so efficiently and sensitively with the administrative side of things.
Response from the owner 09:42 07 Feb 25
Dear RomyWe are pleased to hear that your experience with Dr Malhotra was so positive. It’s wonderful to know that you felt heard, respected, and understood throughout your assessment process.Oxford Brain and Mind is proud to be led by Dr Malhotra. Her expertise, compassion, and dedication to her patients are truly commendable. We are also pleased that Sanjay was able to provide you with efficient and sensitive administrative support.We strive to provide the highest quality of care to all of our patients, and your feedback is invaluable in helping us achieve this goal.Warm regards,Oxford Brain and Mind
Leo C.
14:01 17 Dec 24
Great experience
Response from the owner 14:25 17 Dec 24
Thank you Leo for your feedback.
Livi G.
09:36 03 Dec 24
Excellent practice – highly recommended. Sanjay was extremely accommodating in helping me secure an appointment last minute. Super responsive communication and easy to reach. Dr Saik made me feel very at ease and was incredibly helpful with my treatment, I will definitely be arranging a follow up. Overall, very grateful for the support and care I received here.
Response from the owner 10:12 03 Dec 24
Thank you Livi for your kind words. Our colleagues value your feedback.
Naomi W.
10:10 02 Dec 24
Sanjay and the team were very thoughtful and kind in their assessment and treatment. Would highly recommend Oxford Brain and Mind.
Response from the owner 10:29 02 Dec 24
Thank you so much Naomi for your kind words.
Laura V.
17:12 22 Nov 24
Our experience with Oxford Brain and Mind was thoroughly positive. The staff were informative, kind and supportive!
Response from the owner 21:13 22 Nov 24
Thank you so much Laura for your positive review. Much appreciated.
Daniel R.
11:11 06 Oct 24
Absolutely fantastic experience! I recently had an ADHD assessment at this clinic, and I couldn’t be happier with how it went. From the moment I walked in, I felt welcomed and at ease. The staff were friendly, professional, and really took the time to understand my concerns.

The assessment itself was thorough but felt relaxed – the clinician made sure I understood each step and answered all my questions. I never felt rushed, and they genuinely listened to everything I had to say, which was such a relief. By the end, I felt like I finally had some clarity and a clear plan for what to do next.

The whole process was smooth, and booking was a breeze too. If you’re considering an ADHD assessment or any kind of support, I highly recommend this clinic. They really know their stuff and made what could have been a stressful experience into a very positive one.
Response from the owner 12:38 06 Oct 24
Thank you Daniel for your lovey feedback. We appreciate your feedback for our clinicians as well as for the clinic as a whole. We are really pleased to hear that you had a very positive experience with us.
Genevieve B.
16:55 23 Jan 24
I highly recommend Dr Malhotra. She is warm and patient, creating a comfortable and supportive environment. She performed a thorough diagnosis that I have not been able to experience in the past. The clinic is welcoming, and communication for scheduling and follow-ups is always prompt and efficient. My experience has been very positive.
Response from the owner 11:15 24 Jan 24
Thank you Genevieve for your positive feedback for our clinic Oxford Brain and Mind and Dr Malhotra. We very much appreciate it.
Julia M.
19:06 30 Dec 23
Response from the owner 19:50 30 Dec 23
Thank you Julia for your 5* review.

A Safe non-invasive Treatment

A Safe non-invasive Treatment Evidence-based, Effective, medication-free brain stimulation procedure Under the expertise of Dr Sanjay Kumar (Reader at Oxford Brookes University and the Director of Oxford Brain and Mind) who has an extensive scientific background in rTMS research, we are extremely confident of delivering a bespoke rTMS protocol for you taking your schedule and clinical indication into consideration. 

Accompanying Dr. Kumar is our Consultant Psychiatrist Dr Tina Malhotra, who offers her clinical expertise and does an initial assessment to conclude whether rTMS is an appropriate treatment option for you.

What is rTMS? Is it safe?

rTMS (repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation)  is a non-invasive treatment for depression, anxiety disorders and various other psychiatric conditions, that has proven to be safe in all clinical trials . The minimal side effects reported with rTMS are short lasting mild headache and mild fatigue. 

Due to its non-invasive conduct, it is sometimes preferred over medication; especially in cases where the response to medication is poor, or one has developed intolerances to medication. Depending upon your clinical indication, it can be either used in conjunction with medication and psychotherapy, or as a standalone option. 

There are certain conditions where the application of rTMS should be avoided. Your clinician will discuss about the suitability of rTMS with you.

The team at Oxford Brain and Mind are truly outstanding. After many years of struggling with recurrent depression, I began to notice that antidepressants were becoming less effective, and their side effects were starting to outweigh any benefits. I was aware of TMS from neuroscience research but hadn’t realised its clinical potential, largely due to limited availability within the NHS. Thankfully, Dr Malhotra and Dr Kumar have created an exceptional private TMS service that provides much-needed access to this treatment. The personalised 1:1 care I received over the 20–30 day treatment period — and the complete remission of my symptoms — made it the most worthwhile investment I’ve ever made. I’m deeply grateful to the entire team, especially Evin and Dr Kumar, for helping me re-discover a sense of positivity I hadn’t felt in 15 years. Thank you!
Anonymous rTMS Patient
Oxford

How does rTMS work?

Recent advances in understanding brain based mechanisms in psychiatric conditions have led to significant advancement in treatments directly stimulating the brain, and rTMS has proven to be a very effective tool in that arena.

It uses repetitive pulses of magnetic field to target abnormal brain circuits implicated in psychiatric conditions. Over the course of treatment with rTMS, there is a neuroplastic effect on the brain, which means that it restores and improves the brain’s ability to repair and build new connections between the nerve cells, thereby improving clinical symptoms. 

This is nice scientific video from The New England Journal of Medicine talking about the different treatment approaches for treatment ressitant depression. rTMS video stats from around 7 minutes 25 seconds: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMp2310181

Conditions that can be treated by rTMS

Migraine

NICE provided guidelines for using rTMS in migraine in 2014 for treating and preventing migraine.

rTMS is a non-invasive brain stimulation procedure which can be used in acute and chronic migraine condition.

It aims to not only treat but also prevent migraine (which technically is a neuronal network disorder).

The ability of rTMS to target and condition the brain excitability not just underneath but far beyond the stimulation site makes it an extremely effective treatment.

A meta-analysis study by Mikhail & Juhani (2022- Here from AJPMR) showed positive effect of rTMS on migraine pain severity and attack frequency.

The treatment is easy to execute and has shown promising results in our patients with a significant reduction in pain intensity, frequency and duration of migraine attacks.

OCD

Magventure has CE approval for using rTMS for OCD. (Also for treating addictions and comorbid anxiety)

rTMS’s efficacy for treating treatment resistant OCD has been proven by numerous studies based on randomised controlled trials.

The published reports show 46% patients with treatment resistant OCD reacting positively to the treatment.

At Oxford Brain and Mind, we help you significantly alleviate the OCD symptoms through rTMS.

Depression/Treatment Resistant Depression

rTMS is an effective treatment for all kinds of depression including treatment resistant depression.

NICE, UK included rTMS as a proven treatment for depression in its guidance since 2015, and the studies show it is extremely effective medication free treatment with rapid symptom improvement.

rTMS can also be combined with medication and/or psychotherapy as per your clinical indication.

Maintenance rTMS after the initial course at Oxford Brain and Mind can be continued to support recovery.

Chronic Neuropathic Pain

Evidence-based guidelines on the therapeutic use of rTMS published in 2020 (Article) provide a level A / definitive evidence on the analgesic effect of rTMS.

A meta-analysis involving 589 patients showed that the analgesic effects may last for at least 1 month( Article ).

At Oxford Brain and Mind, we can treat chronic neuropathic pains of various origins with efficacy.

Fibromyalgia

Evidence-based guidelines on the therapeutic use of (rTM published in 2020 (Article) provides a level B /probable evidence on the analgesic effect of rTMS.

At Oxford Brain and Mind, we will asses your symptoms that are possibly stemming from fibromyalgia and recommend rTMS treatment options accordingly.

What do we offer when it comes to rTMS?

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Initial Comprehensive Assessment

Consultant Psychiatrist will discuss an appropriate rTMS protocol with you after discussing your suitability and clinical need for rTMS.

For referral to Oxford Brain and Mind for rTMS , please discuss with your specialist Consultant who can refer you to us. For self-referrals, please get in touch with us

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Bespoke rTMS protocol

A typical protocol for a full course of treatment entails 20 to 30 sessions over 4 to 6 weeks, ensuring optimal therapeutic benefits. There are other protocols that can be shorter but involve more frequent treatments in a day. Depending upon the clinical need, severity of symptoms, and your personal schedule, we can offer a bespoke rTMS protocol tailored specifically for you. 

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Additional Cognitive Task

We also offer an additional scientifically based, short computer based cognitive task before every rTMS session. The use of cognitive tasks is designed to pre-activate the brain circuits associated with the psychiatric disorder so that the effect of rTMS is enhanced. This task is on top of the NICE approved rTMS protocol for treatment of depression. Preliminary scientific understanding points that it is a useful adjunct to rTMS treatment.
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