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Dr Richard Doherty

Verified Psychology London

Dr Richard Doherty

14 years of experience 5.0 (20 verified reviews)

4,330+
Patients seen
14
Years in practice
4
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Richard Doherty at a glance

Dr Richard Doherty is a Psychology practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 19+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2008). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Richard Doherty is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, experienced in delivering psychological therapy for Sleep, Stress and Anxiety Disorders, as well as complex relationship difficulties.

Dr Doherty Completed his Honours Degree (first class) in Psychology from the University of London. He then went on to obtain a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, and a further Diploma in CBT Therapy, awarded with Distinction. His specific specialisms currently are work-related stress, complex sleep disorders / insomnia, ruminaton, couples therapy, and highly complex anxiety disorders.

In his NHS role he initially worked as a highly specialist clinical psychologist in CNWL's Anxiety and Depression service. He then moved to work at St Thomas' hospital for 16 years, and during that time was the lead psychologist for the complex sleep (CBT-I), asthma, headache and ICU units. He then held a locum role at St Thomas' in ICU, helping to support staff on the Covid wards with sleep (CBT-I) and stress during the pandemic. Followiing this he focussed on starting up his own clinic and is currently a Consultant Psychologist and Clinical Director for The Marylebone Psychology Clinic, a speclialist service for adults experiencing anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties or sleep conditions.

Alongisde his NHS work, he was a visting lecturer on the Oxford University Clinical Psychology Doctorate Course: Advanced intervention module for ACT therapy, and the Royal Holloway University CBT course for over 10 years, teaching specifically on CBT-I (for insomnia)

Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments


Work-related stress, personal relationship stress, insomnia, ibs, tinnitus, pain, migraine, anxiety disorders and depression treated using

A) Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

B) Acceptance and commitment Therapy (ACT)

C) Mindfulness based stress reduction (MBSR)

D) Stress and threat reduction therapy (STRT)

E) Intergative psychotherapy

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

— Dr Richard Doherty

Education & training

  1. 2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, London (GB)
  2. 2008–2012 Residency · Psychology
    Universitat de Barcelona, London (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Psychology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-32796 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychology
#EB-9E2B0A5F · issued 2013 · renewal 2023
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,632
Annual physical exam 99395 430
Vaccination administration 90471 3,030
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,569

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 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Richard Doherty
HEADSHOT
Richard Doherty in consultation
IN OFFICE
Richard Doherty with the team
WITH TEAM
Richard Doherty at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 135s
Meet Richard Doherty

Research & publications

h-index: 15 · i10: 10

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Psychology
    Richard Doherty, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.6634/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 37746877 · cited by 184
  2. Long-term follow-up of Psychology across GB
    Richard Doherty, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8198/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 36910186 · cited by 106

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Psychology — London · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2013

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · dr.richard.doherty@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

20 verified reviews
5.00
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20 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
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 Richard Doherty's Areas of Specialty

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Psychology

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    Richard Doherty speaks English.

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