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Ms Emma McDonald

Psychology Birmingham

Ms Emma McDonald

12 years of experience

10,822+
Patients seen
12
Years in practice
14
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Ms Emma McDonald at a glance

Ms Emma McDonald is a Psychology practitioner based in Birmingham, United Kingdom, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2010). Serves patients in Birmingham, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Emma McDonald is a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist with over 8 years experience of supporting people in making positive changes in their lives. Further to her qualifications, Emma is a accredited therapist with the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP).

Emma's core clinical training is in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Following a period of working with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with veterans returning from war, Emma then went on to qualify in the delivery of Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). In addition to being a Psychotherapist, Emma has supervisory experience, which involves the mentorship of trainee practitioners.

Emma has a wide range of experience in various clinical settings, these settings include:
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS), working with children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties
Talking Therapies Services, both in the voluntary and public sector (NHS), working with adults with depression, anxiety and trauma
Inpatient unit for veterans returning from war with psychological injury. Working with veterans experiencing PTSD and additional difficulties, including depression and anxiety

In her own therapeutic practice, Emma places a real emphasis upon the therapeutic relationship as she recognises how important this is in creating a safe environment, where people can come and open up about the difficulties they are experiencing. Emma endeavours to actively listen to you, understand your experience and together work with you towards your goals.

Diseases, Medical Tests and TreatmentsAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR)

Abortion

Abuse

Anger management

Anxiety

Binge-eating disorder

Body dysmorphic disorder

Bullying

Career

Carer support

Child related issues

Chronic fatigue syndrome/ME

Depression

Dissociation

Domestic violence

Emotional abuse

Generalised anxiety disorder

Hoarding

Low self-confidence

Low self-esteem

Miscarriage

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)

Panic disorder

Passive aggressive behaviour

Phobias

Physical abuse

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Postnatal depression

Pregnancy and birth

Redundancy

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)

Self-harm

Sexual abuse

Stress

Trauma

Work-related stress

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

— Ms Emma McDonald

Education & training

  1. 2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Birmingham (GB)
  2. 2010–2014 Residency · Psychology
    Universitat de València, Birmingham (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2014-09–2015-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Psychology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-797492 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychology
#EB-6965ECD1 · issued 2015 · renewal 2025
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,292
Annual physical exam 99395 618
Vaccination administration 90471 1,618
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,973

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

Office, team & in practice

Emma McDonald
HEADSHOT
Emma McDonald in consultation
IN OFFICE
Emma McDonald with the team
WITH TEAM
Emma McDonald at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 123s
Meet Emma McDonald

Research & publications

h-index: 5 · i10: 5

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Psychology
    Emma McDonald, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.1642/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 32342924 · cited by 68
  2. Long-term follow-up of Psychology across GB
    Emma McDonald, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2413/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 37772271 · cited by 190
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Psychology
    Emma McDonald, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9091/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 36402866 · cited by 104
  4. Long-term follow-up of Psychology across GB
    Emma McDonald, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.4609/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 31259948 · cited by 10

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Psychology — Birmingham · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2015
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2015
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2015

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Psychology
  • Awareness When should you see a psychology?

For international patients

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Patient liaison · ms.emma.griffiths@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

Ms Emma McDonald's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Ms Emma McDonald treats, with the size of the national pool of United Kingdom doctors offering the same care.

Psychology

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Emma McDonald specialise in?

    Emma McDonald specialises in Psychology in Birmingham, GB.

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    Emma McDonald treats conditions within Psychology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Emma McDonald practise?

    Emma McDonald practises in Birmingham, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

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    Emma McDonald speaks English.

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