Trust score 8/100
Dr. Lorena Pinto-Almeida
👤 14 years of experience
10,566+
Patients seen
14
Years in practice
13
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Lorena Pinto-Almeida is a Clinical and Counselling Psychologist with extensive experience in both the NHS and private practice. She has been practising as a Clinical and Counselling Psychologist within the NHS since 2011, based in the Greater Cambridge area. Lorena works with the National Deaf Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in the East of England, providing specialist services for children and young people with hearing loss and deafness who also experience mental health difficulties.
In addition to her NHS role, Lorena has been in private practice since 2019, offering clinical psychology, counselling, psychotherapy, family work, and systemic practice. She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and has a Theraplay-informed approach to her work, ensuring her practice is grounded in evidence-based interventions tailored to the individual needs of her clients.
Lorena's academic background includes training as a Systemic Practitioner at the Prudence Skynner Family and Couple Therapy Clinic (2016–2019), psychodynamic psychotherapy training at the Sociedade Portuguesa de Psicologia Clínica (2007–2011), and a degree in Clinical Psychology from the Instituto Superior de Psicologia Aplicada (2000–2005).
Her broad expertise spans systemic therapy, psychodynamic approaches, EMDR, and working with complex family systems, with a strong focus on supporting children, adolescents, and families dealing with a range of psychological challenges.
In addition to her NHS role, Lorena has been in private practice since 2019, offering clinical psychology, counselling, psychotherapy, family work, and systemic practice. She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and has a Theraplay-informed approach to her work, ensuring her practice is grounded in evidence-based interventions tailored to the individual needs of her clients.
Lorena's academic background includes training as a Systemic Practitioner at the Prudence Skynner Family and Couple Therapy Clinic (2016–2019), psychodynamic psychotherapy training at the Sociedade Portuguesa de Psicologia Clínica (2007–2011), and a degree in Clinical Psychology from the Instituto Superior de Psicologia Aplicada (2000–2005).
Her broad expertise spans systemic therapy, psychodynamic approaches, EMDR, and working with complex family systems, with a strong focus on supporting children, adolescents, and families dealing with a range of psychological challenges.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr. Lorena Pinto-Almeida
Education & training
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2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2008–2012 Residency · Psychology
Career & appointments
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2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Psychology
Malpractice insurance:
HDI Global · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 2,430 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,176 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 1,320 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 1,583 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 90 min | in_clinic | 720.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 60 min | in_clinic | 630.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 4 · i10: 3
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Validation of clinical scoring in Psychology
DOI: 10.9680/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 32526291 · cited by 198
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Long-term follow-up of Psychology across GB
DOI: 10.3067/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 36941327 · cited by 156
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Validation of clinical scoring in Psychology
DOI: 10.8891/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 33417258 · cited by 114
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Psychology European Annual Congress (Psychology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Psychology National Society Meeting · London · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Psychology — London · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2013
- national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2013
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2013
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Psychology
- Awareness When should you see a psychology?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · lorena.pinto.almeida@euroclinics.example
Location
1 tagPatient 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.
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