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David Polak

Psychotherapy London

David Polak

2 years of experience

6,655+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
13
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About David Polak at a glance

David Polak is a Psychotherapy practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 25+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2023). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Mr David Polak is a BACP accredited Psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience in both the public and private sector. He holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Gestalt Therapy and a Master's degree in Psychotherapy, both from London Metropolitan University. His specialties include: depression, relationship/family issues, stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and anger management.
Mr Polak adopts a psychoanalytic approach to therapy and helps people become more aware of how unconscious feelings and thoughts may be affecting them in their everyday lives. He offers in person consultations at his private practice in North London and at Nightingale Hospital. He also offers online therapy via video consultations.
He focuses on addressing the root causes of people's current difficulties and through the process of therapy helps patients to expand their conscious choices. He has published extensively in professional journals and has given talks on intergenerational trauma.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Integrative Psychotherapy
Mindfulness focused techniques
Adjustment Disorders
Loss & Bereavement
Relationship issues
Stress
Anger management
Self worth issues
Stress & Anxiety
Depression

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

— David Polak

Education & training

  1. 2017–2023 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, London (GB)
  2. 2023–2027 Residency · Psychotherapy
    UAB Barcelona, London (GB)
  3. 2027–2028 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2027-09–2028-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Psychotherapy

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-261697 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychotherapy
#EB-51A8DAA3 · issued 2028 · renewal 2038
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 760
Annual physical exam 99395 1,854
Vaccination administration 90471 886
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 497

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
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 30 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

David Polak
HEADSHOT
David Polak in consultation
IN OFFICE
David Polak with the team
WITH TEAM
David Polak at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 74s
Meet David Polak

Research & publications

h-index: 10 · i10: 13

  1. Outcomes of Psychotherapy in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    David Polak, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6704/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 36597608 · cited by 80
  2. European registry analysis of Psychotherapy outcomes
    David Polak, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.3893/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 38515072 · cited by 194

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Psychotherapy — London · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2028
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2028
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2028

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Psychotherapy 2026-03-27 · 6 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a psychotherapy? 2026-01-09 · 7 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · mr.david.polak@euroclinics.example

Location

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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

David Polak's Areas of Specialty

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Psychotherapy

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    David Polak specialises in Psychotherapy in London, GB. 25 years of clinical experience.

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    David Polak speaks English.

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