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Dr David Howells

Psychiatry London

Dr David Howells

12 years of experience

11,243+
Patients seen
12
Years in practice
14
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr David Howells at a glance

Dr David Howells is a Psychiatry practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 25+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on psychiatric evaluation, medication management, cbt session (45m), family therapy. Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2010). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

As a member of the Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society and a founding member of Cannabis Clinic Cardiff, Dr Dave Howells is a leading voice in the use of cannabis-based medicinal products (CBMPs) for mental health treatment. With over 19 years of experience as a Consultant Psychiatrist and a specialist in Old Age Psychiatry, Dr Howells has seen firsthand the benefits that some patients experience from CBMPs.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr Howells also works as a Second Opinion Appointed Doctor for Health Inspectorate Wales, ensuring that patients detained in psychiatric hospitals under the Mental Health Act, 1983 receive the best possible care and treatment.
Dr Howells is a strong advocate for the standardisation and quality assurance of CBMPs, so that patients can have access to safe and effective therapies for their conditions. He encourages patients to enrol in the Drug Science TWENTY21 registry, which records patient experiences with CBMPs to inform future prescribing.
With his compassion, experience, and dedication to improving mental health treatment, Dr Dave Howells is a respected figure in the field of psychiatry and cannabis-based medicine.

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

— Dr David Howells

Education & training

  1. 2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, London (GB)
  2. 2010–2014 Residency · Psychiatry
    UAB Barcelona, London (GB)
  3. 2014–2015 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

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

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-136107 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychiatry
#EB-E03D6E4D · issued 2015 · renewal 2025
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Psychiatric evaluation 90791 1,607
Medication management 90833 2,864
CBT session (45m) 90834 1,807
Family therapy 90847 2,618

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) 90 min in_clinic 1,260.00 EUR
Family therapy 120 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

David Howells
HEADSHOT
David Howells in consultation
IN OFFICE
David Howells with the team
WITH TEAM
David Howells at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 134s
Meet David Howells

Research & publications

h-index: 7 · i10: 14

  1. Outcomes of Psychiatry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    David Howells, et al. · British Journal of Psychiatry, 2025
    DOI: 10.8864/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 35432591 · cited by 50
  2. European registry analysis of Psychiatry outcomes
    David Howells, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2024
    DOI: 10.9868/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 30452908 · cited by 200
  3. Outcomes of Psychiatry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    David Howells, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2023
    DOI: 10.6272/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 35848680 · cited by 126

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

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 · david.howells@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 David Howells's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr David Howells 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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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does David Howells specialise in?

    David Howells specialises in Psychiatry in London, GB. 25 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does David Howells treat?

    David Howells treats conditions within Psychiatry. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does David Howells practise?

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

  • What languages does David Howells speak?

    David Howells speaks English.

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