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Mr James Hitchen

Verified Psychotherapy London

Mr James Hitchen

10 years of experience 5.0 (5 verified reviews)

8,759+
Patients seen
10
Years in practice
15
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr James Hitchen at a glance

Mr James Hitchen is a Psychotherapy practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 8+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2012). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

James Hitchen is an experienced therapist and coach specialising in addiction, eating disorders, compulsive behaviours and trauma. Based in London and Tunbridge Wells, he offers both in-person and online support. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (MBACP) and an accredited member of the National Counselling Society (MNCPS). James brings a wealth of professional training and personal insight to his work.

He provides therapy for a range of challenges, including alcoholism, drug addiction, sex-related issues, pornography addiction, anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and body image concerns. He also supports clients dealing with trauma (PTSD and CPTSD).

James adopts a holistic, client-centred approach, drawing on various therapeutic models such as CBT, ACT, psychodynamic methods, and inner child work to tailor his support to each individual’s needs. He is deeply informed by 12-step philosophy and works collaboratively to promote lasting positive change in his clients' mental, physical, and emotional health. With a warm and compassionate style, James is committed to helping people thrive in all aspects of their lives.

The Wellbeing & Recovery Collective offer a range of online support for Eating Disorders and Addiciton. James and his team offer 1:1 and group support along with structured 6 weeks and 12 week recovery programmes for both Eating disorders and addiction.

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

— Mr James Hitchen

Education & training

  1. 2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, London (GB)
  2. 2012–2016 Residency · Psychotherapy
    Universitat de València, London (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2016-09–2017-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Psychotherapy

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-327262 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychotherapy
#EB-5FB43E1A · issued 2017 · renewal 2027
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,589
Annual physical exam 99395 699
Vaccination administration 90471 1,395
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,988

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 60 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

James Hitchen
HEADSHOT
James Hitchen in consultation
IN OFFICE
James Hitchen with the team
WITH TEAM
James Hitchen at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 114s
Meet James Hitchen

Research & publications

h-index: 16 · i10: 7

  1. Long-term follow-up of Psychotherapy across GB
    James Hitchen, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.1835/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 39872457 · cited by 53
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Psychotherapy
    James Hitchen, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9163/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 33935153 · cited by 7
  3. Long-term follow-up of Psychotherapy across GB
    James Hitchen, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.7699/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 34941047 · cited by 73
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in Psychotherapy
    James Hitchen, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.9774/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 34318054 · cited by 67

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2017
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2017
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2017

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

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

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

5 verified reviews
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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

Mr James Hitchen's Areas of Specialty

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Psychotherapy

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  • What does James Hitchen specialise in?

    James Hitchen specialises in Psychotherapy in London, GB. 8 years of clinical experience.

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    James Hitchen speaks English.

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