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Dr Claire Parkes

Clinical Psychology London

Dr Claire Parkes

7 years of experience

12,425+
Patients seen
7
Years in practice
5
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Claire Parkes at a glance

Dr Claire Parkes is a Clinical Psychology practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 16+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2015). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. Claire Parkes is a highly experienced Chartered Clinical Psychologist specialising in adult mental health, with a focus on both recent-onset and long-term needs. With over 15 years at Nightingale Hospital, she has developed extensive expertise in treating anxiety disorders, trauma and PTSD, depression, burnout, low self-esteem, and post-natal depression. 
In addition to her work at Nightingale, she has served as a consultant clinical psychologist in a prestigious Harley Street medical centre and held senior NHS roles, including Lead Clinical Psychologist for the Community Mental Health Team at The Royal Free Hospital in Hampstead, support for inpatients at Camden and Islington NHS Trust, and work in a secure unit in Yorkshire for patients with addiction. She also led the assessment and treatment of staff with PTSD as the Lead Clinical Psychologist at London Underground.
Dr. Parkes has been delivering telepsychology since 2016, offering remote consultations in the UK and abroad, and collaborates with solicitors in personal injury and medical negligence cases. Her approach is collaborative and person-centred, involving thorough assessments, clear formulations, and bespoke therapy plans that draw on schema-based psychotherapy, CBT, and mindfulness, supplemented by training in resilience, positive psychology, and wellness. She is particularly interested in trauma, cross-cultural issues, and identity, with a special focus on third culture experiences.

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

— Dr Claire Parkes

Education & training

  1. 2009–2015 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, London (GB)
  2. 2015–2019 Residency · Clinical Psychology
    Universidad de Navarra, London (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2019-09–2020-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Clinical Psychology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-85171 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Clinical Psychology
#EB-FDA5AC6A · issued 2020 · renewal 2030
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 404
Annual physical exam 99395 1,994
Vaccination administration 90471 1,682
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,629

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
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 810.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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Claire Parkes in consultation
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CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 144s
Meet Claire Parkes

Research & publications

h-index: 8 · i10: 7

  1. Long-term follow-up of Clinical Psychology across GB
    Claire Parkes, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.7885/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 36263135 · cited by 12
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Clinical Psychology
    Claire Parkes, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1590/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 35172014 · cited by 198
  3. Long-term follow-up of Clinical Psychology across GB
    Claire Parkes, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4087/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 36254814 · cited by 176
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in Clinical Psychology
    Claire Parkes, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.5150/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 37631852 · cited by 106

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Clinical Psychology — London · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2020
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2020
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2020

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Clinical Psychology
  • Awareness When should you see a clinical psychology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · claire.parkes@euroclinics.example

Location

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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 Claire Parkes's Areas of Specialty

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

Clinical Psychology

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Claire Parkes specialise in?

    Claire Parkes specialises in Clinical Psychology in London, GB. 16 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Claire Parkes treat?

    Claire Parkes treats conditions within Clinical Psychology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Claire Parkes practise?

    Claire Parkes practises in London, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Claire Parkes speak?

    Claire Parkes speaks English.

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