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Dr. Lorna Richards

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Dr. Lorna Richards

4 years of experience 4.9 (9 verified reviews)

5,263+
Patients seen
4
Years in practice
11
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Lorna Richards at a glance

Dr. Lorna Richards is a Psychiatry practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 31+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on psychiatric evaluation, medication management, cbt session (45m), family therapy. Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2018). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Lorna Richards is a Consultant Adult Psychiatrist with nearly 30 years of experience in the NHS and private practice. She provides specialist assessment and treatment for patients with eating disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma-related difficulties and complex psychiatric presentations, seeking a private psychiatrist in London.

She completed specialist psychiatry training at the Royal Free Hospital and South London and Maudsley Hospitals and holds an MA in Medical Ethics and Law from King’s College London.

Dr Richards has particular expertise in eating disorders. She spent 14 years within one of London’s specialist eating disorder services, leading the community service for a decade and later serving as overall Clinical Lead. Alongside her clinical work, she has contributed to national policy and standards in eating disorders through her work with the Royal College of Psychiatrists, NHS England and the Joint Commissioning Panel for Mental Health. She also actively engages with the media to help increase public understanding of eating disorders. Her research has largely been within the eating disorders field. She is also an experienced educator, supervising higher trainees and as a lecturer at University College London. She also provides second opinions and specialist medico-legal assessments.

Dr Richards is known for her calm, thoughtful and thorough approach. She takes a holistic view of mental health, integrating psychological and physical wellbeing and the wider context of each patient’s life. She works closely with patients to develop tailored treatment plans that combine clinical expertise with a clear understanding of individual goals. Personalised interventions are offered in collaboration with a highly experienced multi-disciplinary team including psychologists, therapists and dietitians.

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

— Dr. Lorna Richards

Education & training

  1. 2012–2018 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, London (GB)
  2. 2018–2022 Residency · Psychiatry
    Universidad de Sevilla, London (GB)
  3. 2022–2023 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Royal Marsden London, UK

Career & appointments

  1. 2022-09–2023-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Psychiatry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-421675 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychiatry
#EB-7B7A1D4F · issued 2023 · renewal 2033
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Psychiatric evaluation 90791 2,489
Medication management 90833 230
CBT session (45m) 90834 1,353
Family therapy 90847 2,180

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) 60 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR
Family therapy 30 min in_clinic 1,260.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Lorna Richards
HEADSHOT
Lorna Richards in consultation
IN OFFICE
Lorna Richards with the team
WITH TEAM
Lorna Richards at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 100s
Meet Lorna Richards

Research & publications

h-index: 4 · i10: 6

  1. European registry analysis of Psychiatry outcomes
    Lorna Richards, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2025
    DOI: 10.1670/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 30730573 · cited by 100
  2. Outcomes of Psychiatry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Lorna Richards, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2024
    DOI: 10.6295/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 37766959 · cited by 126
  3. European registry analysis of Psychiatry outcomes
    Lorna Richards, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2023
    DOI: 10.6734/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 39952021 · cited by 40
  4. Outcomes of Psychiatry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Lorna Richards, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2022
    DOI: 10.9948/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 36093129 · cited by 42

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

Society memberships

  • European Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2023
  • World Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2023
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2023

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

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

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

9 verified reviews
4.89
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9 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
4.9
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.6
Staff Friendliness
4.9
Ease Of Appointment
4.8
Value For Money
4.8
Would Recommend Pct
97.0
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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. Lorna Richards's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Lorna Richards 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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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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    Lorna Richards specialises in Psychiatry in London, GB. 31 years of clinical experience.

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    Lorna Richards speaks English.

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