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Sumitra Patel

Psychotherapy London

Sumitra Patel

16 years of experience

7,316+
Patients seen
16
Years in practice
7
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Sumitra Patel at a glance

Sumitra Patel is a Psychotherapy practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 15+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2006). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Sumitra Patel is an experienced integrative psychotherapist and counsellor supporting individuals through a range of emotional and psychological challenges. At Nightingale Hospital, she leads the Day Therapy Programme, providing structured group support to patients, including those attending the OCD pathway.
She draws on multiple therapeutic approaches including CBT, DBT, IPT, psychodynamic and person-centred therapy, adapting each session to the unique needs of the individual. Her work is rooted in the belief that therapy should be flexible and collaborative, offering space for self-awareness and emotional growth.
Sumitra has worked across NHS and private mental health settings, including forensic services, eating disorder units, personality disorder services, rehabilitation for psychosis, and general outpatient psychiatry. She supports adults struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, grief, emotional dysregulation and relationship difficulties, as well as those experiencing work-related stress.
She is fluent in English and Gujarati.

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

— Sumitra Patel

Education & training

  1. 2000–2006 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, London (GB)
  2. 2006–2010 Residency · Psychotherapy
    UAB Barcelona, London (GB)
  3. 2010–2011 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    AP-HP Paris, FR

Career & appointments

  1. 2010-09–2011-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Psychotherapy

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-849236 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychotherapy
#EB-6C9B3038 · issued 2011 · renewal 2021
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 793
Annual physical exam 99395 239
Vaccination administration 90471 1,431
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 920

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 810.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Sumitra Patel
HEADSHOT
Sumitra Patel in consultation
IN OFFICE
Sumitra Patel with the team
WITH TEAM
Sumitra Patel at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 107s
Meet Sumitra Patel

Research & publications

h-index: 20 · i10: 10

  1. Outcomes of Psychotherapy in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Sumitra Patel, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8996/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 37287677 · cited by 57
  2. European registry analysis of Psychotherapy outcomes
    Sumitra Patel, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9473/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 38090018 · cited by 179
  3. Outcomes of Psychotherapy in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Sumitra Patel, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.4797/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 34533113 · cited by 173

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 2011
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2011
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2011

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Psychotherapy 2026-03-02 · 5 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a psychotherapy? 2026-01-01 · 9 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · sumitra.patel@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

Sumitra Patel's Areas of Specialty

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Psychotherapy

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Sumitra Patel specialise in?

    Sumitra Patel specialises in Psychotherapy in London, GB. 15 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Sumitra Patel treat?

    Sumitra Patel treats conditions within Psychotherapy. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Sumitra Patel practise?

    Sumitra Patel practises in London, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Sumitra Patel speak?

    Sumitra Patel speaks English, Gujarati.

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