North London Psychiatry

Dr. Laura Korb

Consultant Psychiatrist — Specialist in Neurodevelopmental Disorders & Psychopharmacology

MBChBMRCPsych16+ Years Experience
Dr. Laura Korb, Consultant Psychiatrist at North London Psychiatry, Barnet

GMC Registered

No. 7071772

Member

Royal College of Psychiatrists

Protected by

Medical Protection Society

About Dr. Korb

Dr. Laura Korb is a Consultant Psychiatrist with over 16 years of experience in neurodevelopmental and general adult psychiatry. She specialises in ADHD, Autism, Learning Disabilities, and complex presentations that don't fit neatly into a single diagnosis.

Her approach is warm, collaborative, and evidence-based, offering clear assessments and personalised treatment plans. Alongside her private practice at The Ellesmere Clinic in Barnet, she holds a substantive NHS role and remains active in teaching, research, and College examining.

She is recognised nationally for her leadership contributions to the Royal College of Psychiatrists, including her role as deputy editor of the RCPsych position statement on ADHD (CR230, 2021).

Key Credentials & Distinctions

  • Deputy editor, RCPsych position statement on ADHD (CR230, 2021)
  • ADOS-2 and ADI-R trained (gold-standard autism diagnostic tools)
  • CBT-Insomnia trained; co-authored sleep chapter for Frith Prescribing Guidelines
  • Elected member, RCPsych Faculty of Intellectual Disabilities
  • MRCPsych Examiner (CASC)
  • Section 12(2) Approved Clinician
  • 16+ years of clinical experience
“My aim is to provide the kind of careful, thorough psychiatric care I would want for someone I love — combining the latest evidence with genuine compassion for each person's unique story.”
Dr. Laura Korb, MBChB, MRCPsych

Clinical Expertise

Dr. Korb offers specialist assessment and treatment across the following areas, drawing on her NHS experience and ongoing engagement with national clinical guidelines.

Neurodevelopmental Psychiatry

Dr. Korb has deep specialist expertise in ADHD and autism spectrum conditions in adults. She is trained in the gold-standard ADOS-2 and ADI-R diagnostic instruments and has contributed to national clinical guidance as deputy editor of the RCPsych position statement on ADHD. Her assessments are thorough, evidence-based and delivered with clarity.

General Adult Psychiatry

With 16+ years of clinical experience, Dr. Korb offers comprehensive assessment and management for anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma-related conditions and complex presentations. Her holistic, trauma-informed approach ensures every patient feels heard and respected throughout their care.

Sleep Medicine

Dr. Korb is formally trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), the first-line evidence-based treatment for chronic sleep disorders. She co-authored the sleep chapter of the Frith Prescribing Guidelines, a widely used NHS resource, bringing academic rigour to her clinical sleep consultations.

Medical Cannabis Prescribing

As a licensed specialist prescriber, Dr. Korb offers medical cannabis assessments for eligible patients with conditions including treatment-resistant anxiety, chronic pain, and PTSD. All prescribing follows current UK regulatory guidance with careful clinical oversight and ongoing monitoring.

Qualifications & Training

  1. CCT in Psychiatry of Intellectual Disability

    Royal College of Psychiatrists

  2. MRCPsych

    Royal College of Psychiatrists

  3. MBChB

    University of Birmingham

  4. BMedSci

    University of Birmingham

Professional Memberships & Registration

  • GMC Specialist Register — Registration No. 7071772
  • Royal College of Psychiatrists — Full Member (MRCPsych)
  • Medical Protection Society

Book an Appointment with Dr. Korb

Appointments are available at Ellesmere Clinic, Barnet. Use our online booking system to find a convenient time.