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Dr. Thomas MacLaren

Verified Psychiatry London

Dr. Thomas MacLaren

9 years of experience 5.0 (11 verified reviews)

9,026+
Patients seen
9
Years in practice
8
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Thomas MacLaren at a glance

Dr. Thomas MacLaren is a Psychiatry practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 18+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on psychiatric evaluation, medication management, cbt session (45m), family therapy. Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2013). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Thomas MacLaren is a consultant psychiatrist at Re:Cognition Health, based in London (Wimpole Street).
He has extensive experience in general and older adult psychiatry and led the Brent Memory Service between 2018 and 2020. During this time, he introduced remote consultation services as well as an advice line for GPs, which was shortlisted for a Health Service Journal award. He was also instrumental in developing new care pathways for faster dementia diagnosis and treatment.
His specialist areas are:
Assessment of memory loss and dementia
Assessment of mental capacity
Anxiety, depression, and psychosis
PTSD and complex PTSD
Personality Disorder
Assessment of adult ADHD
Dr MacLaren began his career at St Thomas' Hospital and trained on the St Mary's Hospital Scheme in North West London. He joined the Royal College of Psychiatrists in 2013 and became a specialist in 2017. He also holds a Master's Degree in Education from Imperial College London and uses his skills to develop mental health training for healthcare professionals, trainee psychiatrists, volunteers, and caregivers.
He became a consultant psychiatrist at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in 2020, where he provides mental health treatment to the Emergency Department and wards. He also works to improve support for alcohol addiction and works with local mental health teams in quality improvement.
Additionally, Dr MacLaren is involved in research and has published numerous papers in psychiatry journals including the European Journal of Psychiatry and the British Medical Journal.

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

— Dr. Thomas MacLaren

Education & training

  1. 2007–2013 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, London (GB)
  2. 2013–2017 Residency · Psychiatry
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, London (GB)
  3. 2017–2018 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2017-09–2018-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Psychiatry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-569355 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychiatry
#EB-9E946A50 · issued 2018 · renewal 2028
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Psychiatric evaluation 90791 1,949
Medication management 90833 2,266
CBT session (45m) 90834 709
Family therapy 90847 536

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 360.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 180.00 EUR
CBT session (45m) 120 min in_clinic 1,620.00 EUR
Family therapy 90 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Thomas MacLaren
HEADSHOT
Thomas MacLaren in consultation
IN OFFICE
Thomas MacLaren with the team
WITH TEAM
Thomas MacLaren at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 65s
Meet Thomas MacLaren

Research & publications

h-index: 9 · i10: 9

  1. Outcomes of Psychiatry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Thomas MacLaren, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2025
    DOI: 10.7856/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 33300583 · cited by 64
  2. European registry analysis of Psychiatry outcomes
    Thomas MacLaren, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2024
    DOI: 10.8442/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 39508259 · cited by 2

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Psychiatry — London · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Society memberships

  • European Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2018
  • World Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2018
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2018

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Psychiatry
  • Awareness When should you see a psychiatry?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · thomas.maclaren@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

11 verified reviews
5.00
★★★★★
11 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

Dr. Thomas MacLaren's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Thomas MacLaren 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.

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    Thomas MacLaren speaks English.

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