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Dr. Mike Layton

Verified Psychiatry Cardiff

Dr. Mike Layton

2 years of experience 5.0 (1 verified reviews)

12,635+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
5
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Mike Layton at a glance

Dr. Mike Layton is a Psychiatry practitioner based in Cardiff, United Kingdom, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 27+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on psychiatric evaluation, medication management, cbt session (45m), family therapy. Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2021). Serves patients in Cardiff, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. Mike Layton is a highly experienced Consultant Psychiatrist who has worked in both the NHS and private sector since 2008. His consultant qualification is in Psychiatry of Learning Disability, and he specialises in complex neurodevelopmental and neuropsychiatric conditions.
Over the course of his career, Dr. Layton has held senior leadership roles, including serving as Clinical Advisor to the Board of the Aurora Group and as Medical Director for Priory Wales. He has also been a medical member of the Mental Health Review Tribunal and the Social Entitlement Chamber Tribunal.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Layton has substantial expertise in medicolegal work, particularly in the Court of Protection, and is a member of the Court of Protection Practitioner’s Association.
Born and raised in London, Dr. Layton completed both his undergraduate and postgraduate medical training in the city. His clinical work includes the assessment and treatment of ADHD and autism in adolescents and adults, as well as the management of complex neuropsychiatric conditions.

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

— Dr. Mike Layton

Education & training

  1. 2015–2021 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Cardiff (GB)
  2. 2021–2025 Residency · Psychiatry
    Universidad de Sevilla, Cardiff (GB)
  3. 2025–2026 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Royal Marsden London, UK

Career & appointments

  1. 2025-09–2026-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Psychiatry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-420995 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychiatry
#EB-81A83B68 · issued 2026 · renewal 2036
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Psychiatric evaluation 90791 2,713
Medication management 90833 1,094
CBT session (45m) 90834 177
Family therapy 90847 1,164

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) 90 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR
Family therapy 120 min in_clinic 1,620.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Mike Layton
HEADSHOT
Mike Layton in consultation
IN OFFICE
Mike Layton with the team
WITH TEAM
Mike Layton at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 74s
Meet Mike Layton

Research & publications

h-index: 14 · i10: 11

  1. European registry analysis of Psychiatry outcomes
    Mike Layton, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2025
    DOI: 10.1445/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 39155103 · cited by 44
  2. Outcomes of Psychiatry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Mike Layton, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2024
    DOI: 10.6870/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 38957503 · cited by 78

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Psychiatry European Annual Congress (Psychiatry) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Psychiatry National Society Meeting · Cardiff · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Psychiatry — Cardiff · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Society memberships

  • European Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2026
  • World Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2026
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2026

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

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

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

1 verified reviews
5.00
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1 review
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

Dr. Mike Layton's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Mike Layton 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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  • What does Mike Layton specialise in?

    Mike Layton specialises in Psychiatry in Cardiff, GB. 27 years of clinical experience.

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    Mike Layton speaks English.

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