Dr. Simone Ciufolini is a Psychiatry practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 19+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on psychiatric evaluation, medication management, cbt session (45m), family therapy. Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2016). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.
VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026
About
Dr Simone Ciufolini is a Consultant Psychiatrist specialising in acute female inpatient care at the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM), and holds an honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer position at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London. He also sees private patients at Sloane Street Clinic.
Dr Ciufolini has expertise in assessing, managing, and treating a wide range of mental health disorders, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, adjustment disorder, and traumatic reactions. He has an open and non-judgmental approach, valuing each individual's unique story and perspective.
Dr Ciufolini's academic interests in neuroimaging, psychosis, trauma, and women’s health allow him to recognise the impact of external factors on individuals' health and recovery. Trained in Systemic Psychotherapy and Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET), he fosters a warm and collaborative therapeutic environment, helping patients acknowledge their experiences, strengths, and resilience to navigate through suffering and distress.
Dr Ciufolini obtained his medical and psychiatry degrees with honours from Sapienza University of Rome, Italy. As a Research Fellow at the Department of Psychosis Studies at IoPPN, King’s College London, he explored international perspectives during an exchange program. His commitment to research led to a PhD fellowship from NIHR-BRC, investigating childhood trauma's impact on brain structure and stress response in psychosis.
Balancing clinical and academic roles, Dr Ciufolini contributes to both SLaM and IoPPN, focusing on General Adult and Liaison Psychiatric care while publishing impactful research in high-impact factor peer-reviewed journals.
Alongside his clinical work, Dr Ciufolini is a clinical supervisor for junior psychiatrists and Firm Head for medical students at various hospitals affiliated with King's College London. He has presented his research at prestigious international psychiatry conferences and serves as a supervisor for Master’s and Bachelor of Sciences degrees in psychology at IoPPN, King's College London.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
Share your experience
— help other patients find the right doctor. Write a review →
Recent reviews
★★★★★ ✓ Verified
Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
★★★★★ ✓ Verified
Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES
Dr. Simone Ciufolini's Areas of Specialty
Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Simone Ciufolini 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.
Medical practice in United Kingdom is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant United Kingdom medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in London carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.
Quick answers to the questions patients ask most. The same answers are surfaced to AI assistants via structured data.
What does Simone Ciufolini specialise in?
Simone Ciufolini specialises in Psychiatry in London, GB. 19 years of clinical experience.
What conditions does Simone Ciufolini treat?
Simone Ciufolini treats conditions within Psychiatry. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.
Where does Simone Ciufolini practise?
Simone Ciufolini practises in London, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.
What languages does Simone Ciufolini speak?
Simone Ciufolini speaks English, Italian.
How do I book an appointment with Simone Ciufolini?
Use the "Request a booking" button on the profile to send an appointment request. Most appointments are confirmed within 24 hours; many slots are bookable instantly.
We use essential cookies for the site to work. With your consent we also use
analytics + marketing cookies to improve EuroClinics. You can change your
choice any time on the cookies page.
