Trust score 8/100
Accepting new patients
Mr Alva Spencer
psychotherapy · Video Consultation
5,954+
Patients seen
12
Years in practice
8
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Mr Alva Spencer is a trained therapist registered as a Psychotherapist with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has over 20 years experience. He holds a Graduate Diploma in Clinical and Pastoral Counselling Skills (Level 6), Diploma in Mental Health Studies, Diploma in Health and Social Care, Level 4 in Social Work, City and Guilds in Mental Health Level 3 and a number of other certificates in CBT, EFT etc. He is an experienced trainer in the field of Mental Health and in General Wellness.
Mr Spencer has over 20 years experience in the NHS, where he carries out psychological assessments, therapy and group training both in person and remotely. He specialises in a number of areas working with individuals with a primary diagnosis of Personality Disorder symptoms and a variety of co-existing difficulties. Some of these difficulties might have originated from trauma and abuse, but also from other life difficulties and an invalidating environment. Alva is currently routinely working with mental health, phobias, smoking, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, sexual and physical issues and PTSD.
Mr Spencer is a compassionate and person-centred approach when working with you, always putting you and the therapeutic relationship first. We are all different and unique, so he tailors his way of working to suit your needs.
Alva is well-conversed in a variety of models, amongst which, Person-Centred, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, applied Mindfulness and Psychodynamic Approaches. His own background and interest are in a number of holistic approaches.
Mr Spencer has over 20 years experience in the NHS, where he carries out psychological assessments, therapy and group training both in person and remotely. He specialises in a number of areas working with individuals with a primary diagnosis of Personality Disorder symptoms and a variety of co-existing difficulties. Some of these difficulties might have originated from trauma and abuse, but also from other life difficulties and an invalidating environment. Alva is currently routinely working with mental health, phobias, smoking, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, sexual and physical issues and PTSD.
Mr Spencer is a compassionate and person-centred approach when working with you, always putting you and the therapeutic relationship first. We are all different and unique, so he tailors his way of working to suit your needs.
Alva is well-conversed in a variety of models, amongst which, Person-Centred, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, applied Mindfulness and Psychodynamic Approaches. His own background and interest are in a number of holistic approaches.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Mr Alva Spencer
Education & training
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2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2010–2014 Residency · Psychotherapy
Career & appointments
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2014-09–2015-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of psychotherapy
Malpractice insurance:
HDI Global · 4,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 1,501 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,347 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 2,075 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 1,116 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| New patient consultation (60m) | 60 min | in_clinic|telemed | 180.00 EUR |
| Follow-up consultation (30m) | 30 min | in_clinic|telemed|phone | 90.00 EUR |
| Vaccination administration | 120 min | in_clinic | 270.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 30 min | in_clinic | 360.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 17 · i10: 8
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Long-term follow-up of psychotherapy across GB
DOI: 10.4676/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 38712443 · cited by 53
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Validation of clinical scoring in psychotherapy
DOI: 10.8018/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 36853584 · cited by 111
Invited talks
- Practical updates in psychotherapy European Annual Congress (psychotherapy) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in psychotherapy National Society Meeting · Video Consultation · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated psychotherapy — Video Consultation · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2015
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2015
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2015
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 0.05
- Knowledge
- 0.08
- Wait Time
- 3.80
- Staff Friendliness
- 0.02
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.00
- Value For Money
- 4.10
- Would Recommend Pct
- 4
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★ 5 verified visit
“Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”
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★ 5 verified visit
“Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”
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★ 4 verified visit
“Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to psychotherapy
- Awareness When should you see a psychotherapy?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · mr.alva.spencer@euroclinics.example