Dr Leon Outar

Leon Outar is a dedicated and highly qualified practitioner in the field of psychology, holding registrations as an HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist and a Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society.  With a strong foundation in private settings, Leon offers a broad range of therapeutic services to adults, addressing various challenges such as body image and self-esteem, weight management, binge eating, disordered eating, stress, burnout, and lifestyle enhancement encompassing healthy eating, sleep, and physical activity. Furthermore, Leon collaborates with individuals seeking self-growth and performance enhancement in crucial life domains like work, relationships, sports, and academia. Leon's therapeutic approach draws from multiple models. He often incorporates Cognitive Behavioral approaches such as Cognitive Therapy (CT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) to assist clients in cultivating constructive thoughts and behaviours, ultimately alleviating psychological distress and achieving their goals. Additionally, he uses Motivational Interviewing (MI) to uncover clients' intrinsic motivations for change while addressing ambivalence in the therapeutic process. Committed to ongoing professional development, Leon stays updated with the latest research and psychotherapeutic approaches. He adheres to the ethical standards set forth by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and the Health Professions Council (HCPC). As a practitioner, Leon Outar embodies empathy, warmth, and compassion. He tailors his approach to meet the unique needs of each client and collaborates closely with them to help fulfil their immediate requirements and long-term aspirations. Leon places a strong emphasis on not only managing difficulties but also giving his clients a positive outlook.

"Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions."

1. 2005–2011
   MD · Medicine and Surgery

   Universitat de Barcelona (GB)

2. 2011–2015
   Residency · Psychology

   Universitat de Barcelona (GB)

1. 2015-09–2016-08
   Junior consultant

   Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Psychology

1. 1 Choose a slot
2. 2 Brief pre-consult form
3. 3 Consultation
4. 4 Follow-up note & plan

Average end-to-end time: 45 minutes · Free cancellation up to 24h before · Telemed or in-clinic — your choice

h-index: 7 · i10: 2

Selected publications

1. Validation of clinical scoring in Psychology

   Dr Leon Outar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026

   DOI: 10.9708/euroclin.2026.0 · cited by 118

2. Long-term follow-up of Psychology across GB

   Dr Leon Outar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025

   DOI: 10.1572/euroclin.2025.1 · cited by 4

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