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Dr. Alina Vaida

Verified Psychiatry Birmingham

Dr. Alina Vaida

2 years of experience 5.0 (17 verified reviews)

8,869+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
9
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Alina Vaida at a glance

Dr. Alina Vaida is a Psychiatry practitioner based in Birmingham, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 21+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on psychiatric evaluation, medication management, cbt session (45m), family therapy. Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2021). Serves patients in Birmingham, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Alina Vaida is a Consultant Psychiatrist in Medical Psychotherapy and General Adult Psychiatry, working across both the NHS and private practice.

At Midland Health, she provides care for individuals experiencing a wide range of mental health difficulties, including depression, anxiety disorders, mood instability, complex trauma, ADHD, ASD and functional disorders.

In her NHS role, Dr Vaida is the psychotherapy tutor for her trust, being in charge of the psychotherapy training for psychiatry residents. She works with the liaison team and across the trust, supporting patients with complex mental health difficulties, such as personality disorders, functional disorders, dissociative disorders, mood and anxiety disorders.

Keeping in mind early trauma and neurodivergence, Dr Vaida helps clients

make sense of their experiences and symptoms. She integrates expertise in psychodynamic, DBT, and CBT therapies within psychiatric care. Her psychotherapy expertise is particularly useful for patients unsure if they need psychotherapy, medication, or both, as she can offer advice about which psychotherapy modality would be most suitable.

Her assessments can range from a one-off psychiatric assessment with tailored recommendations to ongoing psychiatric care, including psychiatric reviews and psychodynamic formulation sessions. The appropriate pathway is discussed during your appointment or booking process.

Areas of Expertise

✅ All mental health concerns in adults (limitations listed below)

✅ Guidance on psychotherapy suitability and signposting

🔹 Limitations:

· For cases where the risk to self or others is too high for private practice, Dr Vaida will guide patients toward appropriate NHS or third-sector services.

· Under 18s: please seek a Consultant Psychiatrist in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

· Older adults with memory/cognitive decline: consult a Consultant Psychiatrist in Old Age

Psychiatry or a memory clinic

· Where the main concern is about addiction, please see a psychiatrist specialising in addictions or local CGL (“Change, Grow, Live”) services

· For acute psychosis, it is best to seek a GP referral to the “early intervention” team

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

— Dr. Alina Vaida

Education & training

  1. 2015–2021 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Birmingham (GB)
  2. 2021–2025 Residency · Psychiatry
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Birmingham (GB)
  3. 2025–2026 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2025-09–2026-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Psychiatry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-451759 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychiatry
#EB-511B45DD · issued 2026 · renewal 2036
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Psychiatric evaluation 90791 976
Medication management 90833 2,359
CBT session (45m) 90834 1,168
Family therapy 90847 581

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) 60 min in_clinic 1,080.00 EUR
Family therapy 30 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Alina Vaida
HEADSHOT
Alina Vaida in consultation
IN OFFICE
Alina Vaida with the team
WITH TEAM
Alina Vaida at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 100s
Meet Alina Vaida

Research & publications

h-index: 4 · i10: 14

  1. European registry analysis of Psychiatry outcomes
    Alina Vaida, et al. · British Journal of Psychiatry, 2025
    DOI: 10.7129/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 38391834 · cited by 133
  2. Outcomes of Psychiatry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Alina Vaida, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2024
    DOI: 10.3161/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 36787264 · cited by 159
  3. European registry analysis of Psychiatry outcomes
    Alina Vaida, et al. · British Journal of Psychiatry, 2023
    DOI: 10.9118/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 38254713 · cited by 89
  4. Outcomes of Psychiatry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Alina Vaida, et al. · British Journal of Psychiatry, 2022
    DOI: 10.3965/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 39311230 · cited by 83

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Psychiatry — Birmingham · 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 2026
  • World Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2026
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2026

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

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

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

17 verified reviews
4.98
★★★★⯨
17 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
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. Alina Vaida's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Alina Vaida 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.

Dr. Alina Vaida is one of 888 psychiatry doctors indexed in United Kingdom. Browse psychiatry doctors in United Kingdom →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Birmingham matters

Medical practice in United Kingdom is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant United Kingdom medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Birmingham carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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Frequently asked questions

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  • What does Alina Vaida specialise in?

    Alina Vaida specialises in Psychiatry in Birmingham, GB. 21 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Alina Vaida treat?

    Alina Vaida treats conditions within Psychiatry. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Alina Vaida practise?

    Alina Vaida practises in Birmingham, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Alina Vaida speak?

    Alina Vaida speaks English, Romanian.

  • How do I book an appointment with Alina Vaida?

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  • What do patients say about Alina Vaida?

    Alina Vaida has a verified rating of 4.98/5 from 17 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.

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