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Dr Alex Cappai

Verified Psychiatry London,

Dr Alex Cappai

12 years of experience 5.0 (65 verified reviews)

6,351+
Patients seen
12
Years in practice
6
Publications
3
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Alex Cappai at a glance

Dr Alex Cappai is a Psychiatry practitioner based in London,, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 19+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on psychiatric evaluation, medication management, cbt session (45m), family therapy. Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2010). Serves patients in London,, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Alex Cappai is a Consultant Psychiatrist and a Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. She specialises in General Adult Psychiatry and Forensic Psychiatry and is a qualified expert witness for criminal and civil courts.
She obtained her medical degree in Medicine and Surgery in Italy, equivalent to an MBBS, and has over 18 years’ experience working in psychiatry. Dr Cappai has worked as a General Adult Psychiatrist in Italy and has been practising within the NHS since 2012. Her clinical experience spans a range of settings, including community mental health services, general psychiatric hospitals, secure forensic hospitals, and prison services.
Dr Cappai has a specialist interest in neurodevelopmental conditions, particularly Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). She is currently employed as a Consultant Psychiatrist in an NHS Adult ADHD Clinic at North London NHS Foundation Trust. Her work includes the assessment, diagnosis and management of ADHD, including cases where ADHD coexists with other mental health conditions.
In addition to her clinical practice, Dr Cappai has been involved in psychiatric research, teaching and quality improvement initiatives. She has presented at national and international conferences and has published research in peer-reviewed journals.
Her clinical work includes the assessment and treatment of a wide range of psychiatric conditions, including neurodevelopmental disorders, personality disorders, mood and anxiety disorders, and complex trauma. She provides general psychiatric consultations as well as Adult ADHD assessments, with treatment plans that may include medication, psychological therapies and lifestyle considerations.

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

— Dr Alex Cappai

Education & training

  1. 2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, London, (GB)
  2. 2010–2014 Residency · Psychiatry
    Universidad de Sevilla, London, (GB)
  3. 2014–2015 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2014-09–2015-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Psychiatry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-908887 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychiatry
#EB-E6BBC36E · issued 2015 · renewal 2025
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Psychiatric evaluation 90791 2,413
Medication management 90833 1,106
CBT session (45m) 90834 1,629
Family therapy 90847 2,288

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 360.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 180.00 EUR
CBT session (45m) 120 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR
Family therapy 90 min in_clinic 1,620.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Alex Cappai
HEADSHOT
Alex Cappai in consultation
IN OFFICE
Alex Cappai with the team
WITH TEAM
Alex Cappai at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 90s
Meet Alex Cappai

Research & publications

h-index: 13 · i10: 10

  1. Outcomes of Psychiatry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Alex Cappai, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2025
    DOI: 10.4362/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 31174906 · cited by 88
  2. European registry analysis of Psychiatry outcomes
    Alex Cappai, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2024
    DOI: 10.8799/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 31837951 · cited by 42
  3. Outcomes of Psychiatry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Alex Cappai, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2023
    DOI: 10.4823/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 35820445 · cited by 52

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Psychiatry European Annual Congress (Psychiatry) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Psychiatry National Society Meeting · London, · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Psychiatry — London, · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Society memberships

  • European Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2015
  • World Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2015
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2015

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Psychiatry
  • Awareness When should you see a psychiatry?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · alessandra.cappai@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

65 verified reviews
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4★ 1
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Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Alex Cappai's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Alex Cappai treats, with the size of the national pool of United Kingdom doctors offering the same care.

Psychiatry

Mood, anxiety, sleep and psychotic disorders — diagnostic evaluation, medication management and therapy referral.

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  • What does Alex Cappai specialise in?

    Alex Cappai specialises in Psychiatry in London,, GB. 19 years of clinical experience.

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  • Where does Alex Cappai practise?

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  • What languages does Alex Cappai speak?

    Alex Cappai speaks English, Italian, Spanish.

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