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Dr Tom Pennybacker

Psychotherapy London

Dr Tom Pennybacker

2 years of experience

3,763+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
9
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Tom Pennybacker at a glance

Dr Tom Pennybacker is a Psychotherapy practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 27+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2021). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Tom Pennybacker is a Consultant Psychiatrist and psychotherapist with many years’ experience in both the NHS and private practice. He has extensive expertise in assessing and treating a wide range of mental health difficulties, combining psychotherapy with medication where appropriate. Formerly the clinical lead for an NHS team supporting people with severe mental disorders, he has also taught at University College London and contributed to research into brain function in mental illness. Dr Pennybacker trained in psychotherapy at the Tavistock Clinic and has a strong interest in mind-body approaches to enhance psychological and physical well-being. He is the founder and co-director of The Chelsea Psychology Clinic.

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

— Dr Tom Pennybacker

Education & training

  1. 2015–2021 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, London (GB)
  2. 2021–2025 Residency · Psychotherapy
    Universidad de Sevilla, London (GB)
  3. 2025–2026 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    AP-HP Paris, FR

Career & appointments

  1. 2025-09–2026-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Psychotherapy

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-77565 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychotherapy
#EB-A927A92D · issued 2026 · renewal 2036
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 3,042
Annual physical exam 99395 2,612
Vaccination administration 90471 92
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,995

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 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Tom Pennybacker
HEADSHOT
Tom Pennybacker in consultation
IN OFFICE
Tom Pennybacker with the team
WITH TEAM
Tom Pennybacker at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 144s
Meet Tom Pennybacker

Research & publications

h-index: 6 · i10: 9

  1. Outcomes of Psychotherapy in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Tom Pennybacker, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9343/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 38681560 · cited by 130
  2. European registry analysis of Psychotherapy outcomes
    Tom Pennybacker, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.8952/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 30385571 · cited by 40

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2026
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2026
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2026

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Psychotherapy
  • Awareness When should you see a psychotherapy?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · dr.tom.pennybacker@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 Tom Pennybacker's Areas of Specialty

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

Psychotherapy

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Tom Pennybacker specialise in?

    Tom Pennybacker specialises in Psychotherapy in London, GB. 27 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Tom Pennybacker treat?

    Tom Pennybacker treats conditions within Psychotherapy. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Tom Pennybacker practise?

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

  • What languages does Tom Pennybacker speak?

    Tom Pennybacker speaks English.

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