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Dr Alastair Santhouse

Psychiatry London

Dr Alastair Santhouse

7 years of experience

4,374+
Patients seen
7
Years in practice
6
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Alastair Santhouse at a glance

Dr Alastair Santhouse is a Psychiatry practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 34+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on psychiatric evaluation, medication management, cbt session (45m), family therapy. Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2015). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Alastair Santhouse is a Consultant Psychiatrist working in London. He has a particular interest in the interaction between physical and mental health, seeing referrals from a wide range of medical and surgical specialties. As well as expertise in medically unexplained physical symptoms, mental health consequences of physical illness, he also extensive experience in the treatment of depression, anxiety and other types of mood disorders.
After graduating in Medicine from the University of Cambridge, he completed his training in hospital medicine and became a member (and later fellow) of the Royal College of Physicians. Following this, he undertook specialised training in psychiatry at Maudsley Hospital and was appointed as a consultant in psychological medicine in 2003.
Dr Santhouse has served as President of the Psychiatry Council at The Royal Society of Medicine, and Vice Chair of the Liaison Faculty Executive at The Royal College of Psychiatrists. For a number of years he has been actively involvedin the education of medical students and psychiatrists.
Diseases, Medical Tests and TreatmentsAnger Management
Counselling
Anxiety Disorder
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Depression

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

— Dr Alastair Santhouse

Education & training

  1. 2009–2015 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, London (GB)
  2. 2015–2019 Residency · Psychiatry
    Universidad de Sevilla, London (GB)
  3. 2019–2020 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Royal Marsden London, UK

Career & appointments

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

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-909480 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychiatry
#EB-EEE0D48C · issued 2020 · renewal 2030
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Psychiatric evaluation 90791 2,643
Medication management 90833 2,900
CBT session (45m) 90834 1,971
Family therapy 90847 2,590

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

Office, team & in practice

Alastair Santhouse
HEADSHOT
Alastair Santhouse in consultation
IN OFFICE
Alastair Santhouse with the team
WITH TEAM
Alastair Santhouse at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 147s
Meet Alastair Santhouse

Research & publications

h-index: 15 · i10: 6

  1. European registry analysis of Psychiatry outcomes
    Alastair Santhouse, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2025
    DOI: 10.2335/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 31554334 · cited by 142
  2. Outcomes of Psychiatry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Alastair Santhouse, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2024
    DOI: 10.4287/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 30161247 · cited by 44
  3. European registry analysis of Psychiatry outcomes
    Alastair Santhouse, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2023
    DOI: 10.6168/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 37735877 · cited by 146
  4. Outcomes of Psychiatry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Alastair Santhouse, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2022
    DOI: 10.9504/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 39431193 · cited by 120

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 2020
  • World Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2020
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2020

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · dr.alastair.santhouse@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 Alastair Santhouse's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Alastair Santhouse 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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    Alastair Santhouse specialises in Psychiatry in London, GB. 34 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Alastair Santhouse treat?

    Alastair Santhouse treats conditions within Psychiatry. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Alastair Santhouse practise?

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    Alastair Santhouse speaks English.

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