Trust score 8/100
Dr. Joan Brunton
👤 7 years of experience
6,667+
Patients seen
7
Years in practice
15
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Dr Joan Brunton is an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist with over twenty years of dedicated experience in the mental health field. Based at Schoen Clinic Chelsea, she specialises in assessing and treating a wide spectrum of mental health conditions, with a particular focus on eating disorders.
Dr Brunton completed her medical degree at the United Medical and Dental Schools of Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital in 1994. She further enriched her understanding of human behaviour and wellbeing by obtaining an intercalated BSc in Psychology from University College London.
Commencing her Psychiatry training in 1996, Dr Brunton delved into the realm of Eating Disorders during an SHO post under Professor Lacey at Atkinson Morley’s Hospital in 1998. Her journey continued with advanced training as a lecturer in Eating Disorders at St George’s University of London.
Since 2005, Dr Brunton has served as a Consultant Adult Psychiatrist, contributing significantly to both Community and Inpatient Eating Disorder Services. Notably, she played a pivotal role in developing the Community Eating Disorders Service and Day Hospital at South West London and St George’s Mental Health Trust.
With a comprehensive approach to mental health care, Dr Brunton extends her expertise beyond eating disorders to address anxiety, relationship issues, and mild to moderate depression in adult patients. She has a keen interest in women’s health, particularly infertility and menopause-related concerns.
Dr Brunton adopts a therapeutic approach to mental health, incorporating various therapeutic models such as CBT, MANTRA, family carer skills, and MBT alongside medication when necessary. She believes in a holistic approach, seamlessly integrating psychological and physical interventions to optimise individual wellbeing.
Dr Brunton completed her medical degree at the United Medical and Dental Schools of Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital in 1994. She further enriched her understanding of human behaviour and wellbeing by obtaining an intercalated BSc in Psychology from University College London.
Commencing her Psychiatry training in 1996, Dr Brunton delved into the realm of Eating Disorders during an SHO post under Professor Lacey at Atkinson Morley’s Hospital in 1998. Her journey continued with advanced training as a lecturer in Eating Disorders at St George’s University of London.
Since 2005, Dr Brunton has served as a Consultant Adult Psychiatrist, contributing significantly to both Community and Inpatient Eating Disorder Services. Notably, she played a pivotal role in developing the Community Eating Disorders Service and Day Hospital at South West London and St George’s Mental Health Trust.
With a comprehensive approach to mental health care, Dr Brunton extends her expertise beyond eating disorders to address anxiety, relationship issues, and mild to moderate depression in adult patients. She has a keen interest in women’s health, particularly infertility and menopause-related concerns.
Dr Brunton adopts a therapeutic approach to mental health, incorporating various therapeutic models such as CBT, MANTRA, family carer skills, and MBT alongside medication when necessary. She believes in a holistic approach, seamlessly integrating psychological and physical interventions to optimise individual wellbeing.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr. Joan Brunton
Education & training
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2009–2015 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2015–2019 Residency · Psychiatry
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2019–2020 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2019-09–2020-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Psychiatry
Malpractice insurance:
HDI Global · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| Psychiatric evaluation | 90791 | 1,114 |
| Medication management | 90833 | 2,597 |
| CBT session (45m) | 90834 | 890 |
| Family therapy | 90847 | 199 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | 60 min | in_clinic | 1,080.00 EUR |
| Family therapy | 30 min | in_clinic | 540.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 6 · i10: 12
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Outcomes of Psychiatry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.9628/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 38451545 · cited by 79
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European registry analysis of Psychiatry outcomes
DOI: 10.5210/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 31726128 · cited by 5
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Outcomes of Psychiatry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.4831/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 33902954 · cited by 59
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European registry analysis of Psychiatry outcomes
DOI: 10.3961/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 33822306 · cited by 49
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Psychiatry European Annual Congress (Psychiatry) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Psychiatry National Society Meeting · · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Psychiatry — · 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 · joan.brunton@euroclinics.example
Patient reviews
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Recent reviews
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
