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Ms Rachel Alder-Byrne

Verified Psychotherapy Hemel Hempstead

Ms Rachel Alder-Byrne

8 years of experience 5.0 (10 verified reviews)

2,659+
Patients seen
8
Years in practice
11
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Ms Rachel Alder-Byrne at a glance

Ms Rachel Alder-Byrne is a Psychotherapy practitioner based in Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 18+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2014). Serves patients in Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Rachael Alder-Byrne is an Art Psychotherapist and EMDR Therapist specialising in Eating Disorders, serving as the Clinical Director at TEDS (The Eating Disorder Specialists). Registered with the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) and The British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT), Rachael's journey into mental health care began with a strong interest in art and design, which evolved into a passion for understanding and supporting people.
She pursued a BSc in Psychology, during which she engaged with a mental health charity and provided assistance to families under social services' oversight. Rachael's academic focus on eating disorders continued through her dissertation, leading to her role in a private care home where she first met Clare. Recognising the therapeutic potential of art therapy in creating safe spaces for clients, Rachael furthered her qualifications with an MA in Art Psychotherapy.
Over the course of fourteen years in mental health, with twelve dedicated specifically to eating disorders, Rachael has gained extensive experience. Her professional journey includes providing group and individual art psychotherapy in NHS community mental health services, secure psychiatric units, and hospices supporting adults in palliative care and their families. Rachael expanded her therapeutic toolkit by completing training in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), acknowledging its efficacy in trauma treatment.
Driven by a shared vision with Clare, Rachael co-founded TEDS to address gaps in community-based support for individuals navigating complex eating disorders. Their collaborative approach integrates their diverse therapeutic skills to offer compassionate and tailored treatment, enabling clients to embark on recovery journeys while managing everyday life demands. Through TEDS, Rachael and Clare aim to provide accessible and effective care that empowers individuals toward sustained recovery and well-being.

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

— Ms Rachel Alder-Byrne

Education & training

  1. 2008–2014 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Hemel Hempstead (GB)
  2. 2014–2018 Residency · Psychotherapy
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Hemel Hempstead (GB)
  3. 2018–2019 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2018-09–2019-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Psychotherapy

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-153192 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychotherapy
#EB-CD059D38 · issued 2019 · renewal 2029
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,275
Annual physical exam 99395 1,717
Vaccination administration 90471 3,045
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,930

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

Rachel Alder-Byrne
HEADSHOT
Rachel Alder-Byrne in consultation
IN OFFICE
Rachel Alder-Byrne with the team
WITH TEAM
Rachel Alder-Byrne at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 68s
Meet Rachel Alder-Byrne

Research & publications

h-index: 14 · i10: 6

  1. European registry analysis of Psychotherapy outcomes
    Rachel Alder-Byrne, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9928/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 34828280 · cited by 131
  2. Outcomes of Psychotherapy in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Rachel Alder-Byrne, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.8140/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 32804352 · cited by 145
  3. European registry analysis of Psychotherapy outcomes
    Rachel Alder-Byrne, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.5339/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 33232127 · cited by 95
  4. Outcomes of Psychotherapy in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Rachel Alder-Byrne, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.6651/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 32079073 · cited by 165

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Psychotherapy — Hemel Hempstead · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2019
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2019
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2019

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Psychotherapy
  • Awareness When should you see a psychotherapy?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · rachel.alder.byrne@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

10 verified reviews
5.00
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10 reviews
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

Ms Rachel Alder-Byrne's Areas of Specialty

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Psychotherapy

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Hemel Hempstead matters

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    Rachel Alder-Byrne specialises in Psychotherapy in Hemel Hempstead, GB. 18 years of clinical experience.

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