Dr Jacobus Hamelijnck is a founder partner of Anchor Psychiatry Group. After qualifying from the University of Amsterdam Medical School in 1990, Jacobus moved to North Wales to complete his training as a General Practitioner and then specialised in General Adult Psychiatry and qualified in 2001.

His first consultant post was in Lowestoft Community Mental Health Service. Since then, he has worked in the community and on the inpatient units in both Great Yarmouth and Waveney. Jacobus moved to work as a community consultant in the Norwich Youth Service in 2017. Jacobus is very proud that, in addition to his clinical work, he has been very active in teaching and training. In March 2022, he retired from his NHS job and continued part-time with the Adult ADHD service. While he worked in Great Yarmouth and Waveney, he was the lead for the Community Eating Disorders Team. Alongside his passion for adult psychiatry, he nurtured a particular interest in neurodevelopmental disorders. He started a specialist clinic to diagnose and manage adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and other neurodevelopmental disorders.

Jacobus is very proud of his lead role in developing the Norfolk and Waveney Adult ADHD Service, offering county-wide high-quality standardised assessment and treatment of ADHD. Since 2013, Jacobus has provided diagnostic work in ADHD and ASD for the University of East Anglia Student Support Services. In his private work, he has strived to offer high standards and continued building on his experience and interest in Autism and ADHD. Since the inception of the University of East Anglia Medical School, Jacobus has lectured and was a communication skills tutor with a strong involvement in course development. He was a regular examiner at the medical school. Due to other growing work commitments, he has since discontinued this work.

Dr Hannah Nearney is a founder partner of Anchor Psychiatry Group. Originally from Norfolk, Hannah studied Medicine at the University of Leicester and began her postgraduate training in psychiatry in the Midlands before returning home to work in East Anglia in 2005.

She worked as an NHS Consultant Psychiatrist from 2010 -2020 in a variety of community-based roles involving the assessment and management of a wide range of mental health difficulties as well as working with those with severe and enduring conditions. She has developed expertise in working with those with adult ADHD and autism over several years. She is passionate about women’s mental health and improving the understanding of neurodivergence in adults.

Hannah provided ADHD and autism diagnostic work for the University of East Anglia Student Support Services from 2018-2023. Hannah is also experienced in working with adults with all mental health problems including anxiety conditions, mood, stress, and psychotic disorders. Hannah has a postgraduate diploma in Cognitive Analytic Therapy (UEA), and a master’s degree in healthcare leadership (University of Birmingham).

Sarah is our Lead administrator bringing a wealth of experience and a passion for being friendly, approachable, and helpful to our patients and staff. Sarah joined us in September 2020, and she is a key member of the team coordinating the smooth running of the practice.

Sarah previously worked as a Neurology secretary and at a GP surgery in Cambridge. She is a dedicated mum to two girls and has a keen interest in fitness.

Dr Yasir Hameed is an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist in both General Adult and Old Age Psychiatry. He has a special interest in older people’s mental health and considerable expertise in the assessment, diagnosis and management of dementia and other cognitive disorders.

He offers comprehensive cognitive assessments for people presenting with various cognitive disorders (such as memory and speech problems) and has worked as a Consultant Psychiatrist in an NHS specialist Dementia Assessment and Treatment service since 2017. He is experienced in the assessment of capacity issues including Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) assessments. Dr Hameed also has an interest in the mental health of forced migrants (including asylum seekers and refugees).

Claire is a skilled occupational therapist, with experience in mental and physical health rehabilitation as well as in specialised support for adults with ADHD. Claire’s journey into this field commenced with a pre-registration master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of East Anglia. In her work she employs personalised strategies and interventions to cater to the specific needs of individuals, encompassing evaluations of functional capabilities, assessment of the environment and the formulation of treatment plans that foster autonomy and holistic well-being. By closely collaborating with people, her aim is to empower them to overcome obstacles, enhance their independence, and ultimately improve their overall quality of life, enabling them to thrive.

Before embarking on her occupational therapy career, Claire pursued her academic studies in Anthropology at Durham University. She draws upon her diverse educational background to enhance her understanding of individuals’ perspectives, sociocultural intricacies, and the impact of the environment, further enabling her to approach her work with a comprehensive perspective. Additionally, as a certified Hatha yoga instructor Claire incorporates mindfulness and body awareness into her practice, further enriching her ability to provide a well-rounded approach to her profession.

Dr. Kajee is a founder partner of Anchor Psychiatry Group.

After completing her medical degree at the University of Cape Town, South Africa; Dr Kajee moved to the UK and completed her psychiatry training in Norwich and Cambridge. Dr Kajee is a General Adult and Perinatal Psychiatrist who is experienced in seeing most mental conditions in adults. As a perinatal psychiatrist she has a keen interest in Women’s Mental Health especially neurodevelopmental disorders and its presentation in women. Dr Kajee is also an approved GMC educator/trainer with a passion for teaching and education.