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Dr. Karen Stanley

Psychiatry United Kingdom

Dr. Karen Stanley

16 years of experience

7,264+
Patients seen
16
Years in practice
8
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Karen Stanley at a glance

Dr. Karen Stanley is a Psychiatry practitioner based in Europe, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 17+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on psychiatric evaluation, medication management, cbt session (45m), family therapy. Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2006).

About

Dr. Karen Stanley is an accomplished and highly skilled Consultant Psychiatrist with extensive expertise in General Adult Psychiatry, Substance Misuse Psychiatry, and Old Age Psychiatry. After graduating in Medicine from the University of Sheffield in 2009, she dedicated her career to psychiatry, driven by a passion for advancing mental health care and improving patient outcomes. She holds the prestigious MRCPsych qualification and an MSc in Psychiatric Research.
Dr. Stanley became a consultant psychiatrist in 2021. Her professional experience spans a variety of settings, including the NHS, private practice, and the Ministry of Defence, where she has provided exceptional care to a diverse patient population. As an Approved Clinician under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983, she is experienced in managing complex mental health cases, ensuring patients receive comprehensive, evidence-based treatment.
Dr. Stanley is particularly experienced in the diagnosis and management of conditions such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, PTSD, ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Her work as a Neurodevelopmental Consultant Psychiatrist involves conducting in-depth assessments for ADHD and ASD in both adolescents and adults. She has completed advanced training in diagnostic tools such as ADI-R and ADOS-2, further enhancing her ability to deliver precise evaluations and tailored treatment plans. Her practice emphasises compassionate, patient-centred care, ensuring that each individual receives the attention and support they need to achieve better mental health outcomes.
In addition to her clinical roles, Dr. Stanley is a trained Forensic Medical Examiner and has worked closely with individuals in custodial settings, providing expert assessments and care. She is also deeply committed to education and regularly provides training and mentorship to medical students, junior doctors, and specialist trainees. Her dedication to advancing knowledge and practice within her field is reflected in her ongoing professional development and contributions to workshops and educational programs.

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

— Dr. Karen Stanley

Education & training

  1. 2000–2006 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid (GB)
  2. 2006–2010 Residency · Psychiatry
    Universidad de Navarra (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2010-09–2011-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Psychiatry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-638681 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychiatry
#EB-FD36A3C0 · issued 2011 · renewal 2021
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Psychiatric evaluation 90791 1,461
Medication management 90833 2,482
CBT session (45m) 90834 365
Family therapy 90847 728

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) 30 min in_clinic 1,620.00 EUR
Family therapy 60 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Karen Stanley
HEADSHOT
Karen Stanley in consultation
IN OFFICE
Karen Stanley with the team
WITH TEAM
Karen Stanley at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 85s
Meet Karen Stanley

Research & publications

h-index: 11 · i10: 11

  1. Long-term follow-up of Psychiatry across GB
    Karen Stanley, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2026
    DOI: 10.6569/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 35322857 · cited by 184
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Psychiatry
    Karen Stanley, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2025
    DOI: 10.3777/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 32998004 · cited by 2
  3. Long-term follow-up of Psychiatry across GB
    Karen Stanley, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2024
    DOI: 10.8228/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 38520407 · cited by 100
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in Psychiatry
    Karen Stanley, et al. · British Journal of Psychiatry, 2023
    DOI: 10.4047/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 34284451 · cited by 118

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 2011
  • World Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2011
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2011

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · karen.stanley@euroclinics.example

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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. Karen Stanley's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Karen Stanley 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.

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    Karen Stanley treats conditions within Psychiatry. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

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    Karen Stanley speaks English.

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