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Dr. Greg Shields

Verified Psychiatry London

Dr. Greg Shields

11 years of experience 5.0 (14 verified reviews)

4,813+
Patients seen
11
Years in practice
9
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Greg Shields at a glance

Dr. Greg Shields is a Psychiatry practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 18+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on psychiatric evaluation, medication management, cbt session (45m), family therapy. Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2011). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. Greg Shields is a highly experienced general adult and liaison. He has particular interest in oncology, palliative care, and mental health concerns related to serious or life-threatening illnesses, including chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, and long covid.

Dr. Shields provides comprehensive assessment and treatment for various mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety disorders, insomnia, ADHD, and neuropsychiatric conditions. He also offers psychological therapy for individuals and couples dealing with cancer.

He was previously lead psychiatrist at the King’s College Hospital Cancer Psychological Care Team and led the Leukaemia UK Mind and Body Programme.

In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Shields is actively involved in mental health education and training, overseeing the delivery of mental health education and training programs across the UK and internationally.

Dr. Shields is an accredited Managing Cancer and Living Meaningfully (CALM) therapist and a founding member of the London CALM supervision group. He has expertise in psychodynamic therapy and Mentalization-Based Therapy (MBT), providing a holistic and collaborative approach to patient care.

Dr Shields uses a combination of psychological approaches, medication, and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) in his practice.

Furthermore, Dr. Shields offers assessment and treatment for insomnia, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBTi), as part of his comprehensive approach to mental health care.

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

— Dr. Greg Shields

Education & training

  1. 2005–2011 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, London (GB)
  2. 2011–2015 Residency · Psychiatry
    Universitat de València, London (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2015-09–2016-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Psychiatry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-663550 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychiatry
#EB-1E4FEA33 · issued 2016 · renewal 2026
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Psychiatric evaluation 90791 950
Medication management 90833 2,441
CBT session (45m) 90834 1,694
Family therapy 90847 2,347

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) 120 min in_clinic 1,620.00 EUR
Family therapy 90 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Greg Shields
HEADSHOT
Greg Shields in consultation
IN OFFICE
Greg Shields with the team
WITH TEAM
Greg Shields at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 98s
Meet Greg Shields

Research & publications

h-index: 10 · i10: 15

  1. Long-term follow-up of Psychiatry across GB
    Greg Shields, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2026
    DOI: 10.6854/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 37346548 · cited by 19
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Psychiatry
    Greg Shields, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2025
    DOI: 10.7583/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 38771816 · cited by 17
  3. Long-term follow-up of Psychiatry across GB
    Greg Shields, et al. · British Journal of Psychiatry, 2024
    DOI: 10.7250/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 39854284 · cited by 183
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in Psychiatry
    Greg Shields, et al. · British Journal of Psychiatry, 2023
    DOI: 10.5290/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 38715437 · cited by 21

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
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Society memberships

  • European Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2016
  • World Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2016
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2016

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · greg.shields@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

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Patient reviews

14 verified reviews
5.00
★★★★★
14 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. Greg Shields's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Greg Shields 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.

Dr. Greg Shields is one of 888 psychiatry doctors indexed in United Kingdom. Browse psychiatry doctors in United Kingdom →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Greg Shields specialise in?

    Greg Shields specialises in Psychiatry in London, GB. 18 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Greg Shields treat?

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  • Where does Greg Shields practise?

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

  • What languages does Greg Shields speak?

    Greg Shields speaks English.

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