About Courtfield Private Practice
Dr Tim Ladbrooke and Dr Jill Harling, husband and wife team, founded Courtfield Private Practice over 25 years ago. Courtfield is proud to continue to be a family-owned and family-run private general practice, with Tim and Jill’s daughter, Dr Sophie Ladbrooke, joining the team in 2022.
Courtfield has a wonderful team of long established doctors who work closely together – Dr Clare Thompson and Dr Ebba Khalil joined in 2014, and Dr Russell Ward in 2016. Dr Sophie Ladbrooke joined in 2022, and Dr Krishan Joseph is the newest member of our team having joined in 2024.
We are a family practice who delight in looking after patients from the newborn period to the elderly. In addition to routine family general practice we have particular expertise in paediatrics as well as health screening for both men and women.
You can visit us for an individual consultation or as part of our membership scheme. We offer consultations in person, by phone, video, email and also offer home visits.
As an independent organisation our Courtfield doctors have the freedom to refer to the top specialists in their fields, across the range of private hospitals in London, to ensure our patients receive the best care.
We serve our local community alongside patients from all over the world who value our expertise. Continuity of care and a commitment to care are our core values.
Dr Krishan Joseph is also available out of hours to answer your calls and provide home visits when the surgery is closed. He can be contacted directly on 07960 460 204.
Kind Words from Our Patients
“Dr Sophie Ladbrooke is absolutely everything you would hope your GP to be – compassionate, knowledgeable and able to make you feel completely at ease, regardless of the situation. She strikes a perfect balance between tailored, friendly interactions and absolute professionalism. I feel incredibly lucky to have been under her care.”
“Dr Thompson combines three qualities: she is caring, professional and resourceful. She loves her profession, you can feel her firm determination to solve your medical condition. Her approach and technical knowledge is impressive. Lastly, she has an extended network of specialists of outstanding quality. She is the point of reference for medical matters for the whole family“
“I have been a member of The Courtfield Private Practice for over 10 years. The team is outstanding. They are extremely personable, efficient and professional. I have had multiple medical emergencies for both myself and my children and the team never cease to impress me with their ability to resolve complex issues quickly and with an extremely personal touch.”
“Dr Jill Harling, thank you for another year of such wonderful care and for always fitting us in, even when you’re busy. You’re such a great doctor but somehow you always make us feel like we’re popping in to see a friend! How wonderful is that?!”
“Dr Tim Ladbrooke has helped me and my family through many difficult challenges with our health and I can’t thank him enough…. Dr Tim’s professionalism, knowledge, skill and understanding is exceptional and you get the sense when communicating that you are getting through to someone that can actually do something and wants to help… thanks very much”
“I could not recommend Courtfield Private Practice enough!! This place is so amazing and provides such wonderful care for the entire family. Dr. Sophie Ladbrooke is BEYOND incredible and truly cares about her patients so much!!”
Wonderful experience with Dr. Joseph off hours. I was alone late Saturday evening with three small children when one of them developed orbital cellulitis. I felt very lucky when he not only picked up the phone right away, but came to the house about 20 min later and got us the antibiotics we needed to avoid a group trip to the A&E and potentially IV antibiotics. Thank you!
For the past 15years, I’ve been treated by the wonderful Dr Khalil, at the Courtfield Private Practice. She really listens, cares, and responds effectively. The front desk staff are charming and uber efficient.To say my experience has been good, would be an understatement. It has been superlative in every respect.
“Thank you for another year of such wonderful care and for always fitting us in, even when you’re busy. You’re such a great doctor but somehow you always make us feel like we’re popping in to see a friend! How wonderful is that?!”
“I used the Courtfield out of hours service late on a Sunday night in June 2025 and was extremely impressed. Dr Joseph came at the agreed time, was thorough, reassuring and very competent. I had a follow up call and text after the appointment to check everything was alright. I cannot recommend the service and Dr Joseph highly enough.”
“I cannot fault the care offered by this practice, it is quite exceptional”
“Very caring and understanding doctors. Thank you for your always immaculate help!”
“Dr Thompson has treated me on various occasions over approximately 10 years. Each time, she has listened to my concerns and offered sound medical advice. I don’t feel like I have just visited a doctor – I feel I am meeting with someone who knows and understands me. I would thoroughly recommend Dr Thompson.”
“I’ve just read through Dr Ebba Khalil’s report. It is the most thorough and comprehensive medical I’ve ever had and I want to thank you for taking so much trouble”
“Both my wife and I have seen Dr Krishan Joseph over the last year, he is one of the most impressive GPs we have come across and really went above and beyond to help us find a solution and make us feel at ease. Would highly recommend him to anyone.”
“Dr Sophie Ladbrooke made my normally anxious-during-doctor-visits daughter very at ease and comfortable. I’d even go as far as to say that she enjoyed the consultation. Dr Ladbrooke listened to my concerns and did a thorough check and explanation. Couldn’t have asked for a better consult. Thank you!”
“Dr. Jill Harling has been my doctor for many years, and I hold her in the highest regard. She is a rare kind of doctor—one who truly listens, cares, and provides exceptional support. Her professionalism is outstanding, and her good sense of humor is invaluable, especially when managing the challenges of chronic, long-term health conditions.”
An exceptional family practice with a dedicated and very caring team. I have no hesitation in recommending Courtfield to anyone seeking real excellence in their healthcare.
“Thank you, everyone at Courtfield Private Practice, for looking after our family for so many years. It will be hard to beat this level of service and professionalism when we are looking for our next primary care. Wishing you all the best and thank you again!”
“Both of my children have been seeing Dr Tim Ladbrooke for the past two years. He is consistently attentive, knowledgeable, and provides practical, thoughtful advice. Dr Ladbroke has a wonderful manner with children and is always responsive when urgent questions arise.”
“Dr Tim Ladbrooke is an amazing Doctor, he has followed my son since he was 2 weeks old. Always puts me and my son at ease. Careful and detailed explanation of what he is doing, empathetic and wonderful attitude, approachable- I have complete trust in him.”
“The most marvellous team in all respects.”
“I have been going to the Courtfield Private practice for more than 15 years, and it has been an amazing experience. My Dr is Dr Khalil for most of this time. She’s a fantastic Dr, always so caring and provides such wonderful care to all my family. I would highly recommend the Courtfield and Dr Khalil. 🙂 “
“Best private GP practice in West London. Courtfield embodies the spirit of being a “family doctor” practice in every way – cannot recommend them highly enough. 100% worth it”
“Dr. Sophie Ladbroke has been taking care of my family and I for a few years now, most kind, empathetic and understanding doctor. Couldn’t recommend her more”
I cannot recommend the Courtfield Private Practice enough. The level of care provided is second to none. You can get on the day appointments with ease at which you always feel heard, the follow up and aftercare process is flawless. I will be forever thankful that that I am in the care of the Courtfield Practice.
“We are extremely happy with Dr Ladbrooke and everyone at Courtfield Private Practice. Everyone is friendly, happy and caring while providing wonderful medical services. Thank you!”
“A wonderful practice that has been an important part of mine and my now adult daughters’ lives for well over 20 years. The care my mother received from Drs Harling and Ladbroke during her terminal illness was incredible. This is a very special practice with very special doctors.”
I’ve been a patient here since the practice began. Dr Ebba Khalil doesn’t let anything slip under the radar, every box is checked and ticked. When I was having some bad health issues she was excellent. She rang me every week, sometimes twice to check how I was doing, she supports and listens to you. I cant recommend Dr Khalil and the practice enough. They are the best.
“My late and very elderly father was a patient of the Courtfield, and I could not have been happier with the truly exceptional care he always received, initially from Dr Tim Ladbrooke, and more recently from Dr Sophie Ladbrooke. Like both her parents, she is an absolutely first-class doctor, and I could not recommend the practice highly enough.”
“I am very lucky to have a doctor so kind, patient and understanding… You make us feel we can ask you anything, and you will always give us the best, most practical help with your network of contacts”
“Thanks for all your kindness and support through one of my toughest years”
“Thoughtful and extremely knowledgeable, thorough and caring GP professionals. Truly exceptional general practice for the whole family, with an excellent network for fast follow on referrals if required.”
“Having has some concerns (I am now 80), I consulted Dr Russell Ward of Courtfield Private Practice, who has been my GP for over 2 years. As always, he was – and is – extremely thorough, an excellent diagnostician and a doctor on whom I know I can rely completely.”
“The best private practice in the area. Always a warm welcome, and wonderful, professional care from doctors with a wide variety of expertise. Cannot recommend more highly.”
“I’ve been a patient at Courtfield Private Practice for decades. It is simply the best GP surgery I’ve ever experienced. Every single doctor is fantastic. Clare Thompson has helped me so much, Dr Tim Ladbrooke is always my first port of call for anything related to children and Sophie Ladbrooke is loveliest new addition to the practice. I can’t rate them highly enough.”
“Ability to make Saturday appointments and appointments early in the morning and late in the evening is very helpful”
“Dr Ladbrooke – Amazing Doctor, has followed my son since he was 2 weeks old. Always put me and my son at ease. Careful and detailed explanation of what he is doing, empathetic and wonderful attitude, approachable- I have complete trust in him”
“Courtfield Private Practice in South Kensington/Chelsea stands out as a premier choice for those seeking personalized, high-quality medical attention. Having used their services, it is clear why they are highly regarded in the area.”
“Thank you so much for all your help over the last very hard month. We are so grateful. You are the best!”
“We have been visiting Dr Tim Ladbrooke for over 10 years now and have always received exceptional support! Every member of my family is now a patient at his practice and even after moving to Surrey we still go to Courtfield. He is a fantastic doctor that truly cares about the welfare of his patients. Thank you to everyone at Courtfield Private Practice”
“Had an excellent experience and a few advisory consultations with the doctors. A very pleasant team and felt very much listened to. About as good as private GP can be with strong patient centric ethos. I shall be in touch with the doctors again in future I’m sure!”
“Any time we’ve faced a question of how to get the right answer and best health care for our children, it’s been through Courtfield Private GP Practice. Sophie Ladbrooke recently went out of her way to ensure our son got the medical attention he needed. We’ve always trusted and felt in very capable hands when we go to Courtfield.”
“We have two very young children who are currently battling an onslaught of winter bugs. I am immensely grateful to have had support and advice from Dr Sophie Ladbrooke in managing these and knowing when to seek medical examination. We were able to have a same day appointment with Dr Russell Ward. An infinitely valuable service.”
“Dr. Krishan Joseph was extremely helpful, attentive, and highly professional throughout my treatment. He followed my case with great care, taking the time to understand my symptoms in depth and accurately identifying the underlying issue. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a competent and trustworthy doctor.”
“My family have had a fantastic experience at Courtfield Private practice. We were able to urgently see a highly experienced GP when we were worried about our newborn daughter. They alleviated our concerns and were treated so kindly. We are very grateful. Thank you.”