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Dr
Dr Alexandra Pittock
Psychiatry
English
11,914+
Patients seen
13
Years in practice
13
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Dr Alexandra Pittock is a Consultant General Adult and Liaison Psychiatrist with experience in the assessment and management of a broad range of adult mental health conditions.
She is co-founder and Medical Director of The Mind & Psychiatry Clinic, a private clinic in Edinburgh providing specialist psychiatric assessment and care both in-person and online. Her clinical practice focuses on the assessment and treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), anxiety disorders, mood disorders, insomnia, PTSD, complex trauma, and conditions involving overlapping physical and psychological symptoms.
Dr Pittock believes in a person-centred, holistic approach to assessments and treatment plans that take into account her patients' wishes and needs. Her approach is evidence-based and follows national guidelines set out by the Royal College of Psychiatrists, UK Adult ADHD Network and NICE.
Background
Dr Pittock studied medicine at the University of Aberdeen, graduating in 2013. She also has a Bachelor of Medical Sciences with Honours in medical humanities. Dr Pittock completed specialist psychiatric training in the South East of Scotland and South London and Maudsley. She became a Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists in 2018 and is on the GMC Specialist Register for General Adult and Liaison Psychiatry.
Current Practice
Dr Pittock currently splits her time between her private work and the NHS, where she is a Consultant Liaison Psychiatrist. In addition to her clinical work, Dr Pittock is passionate about teaching and training. She is an honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer at the University of Edinburgh, a trainer for resident psychiatry doctors and Undergraduate Education Lead for St John's Hospital in NHS Lothian. In 2026 she became a trustee for ADHD Scotland, which aims to support people living with ADHD.
Appointments
Appointments can be booked online via The Mind & Psychiatry Clinic website: https://mindandpsychiatry.com
She is co-founder and Medical Director of The Mind & Psychiatry Clinic, a private clinic in Edinburgh providing specialist psychiatric assessment and care both in-person and online. Her clinical practice focuses on the assessment and treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), anxiety disorders, mood disorders, insomnia, PTSD, complex trauma, and conditions involving overlapping physical and psychological symptoms.
Dr Pittock believes in a person-centred, holistic approach to assessments and treatment plans that take into account her patients' wishes and needs. Her approach is evidence-based and follows national guidelines set out by the Royal College of Psychiatrists, UK Adult ADHD Network and NICE.
Background
Dr Pittock studied medicine at the University of Aberdeen, graduating in 2013. She also has a Bachelor of Medical Sciences with Honours in medical humanities. Dr Pittock completed specialist psychiatric training in the South East of Scotland and South London and Maudsley. She became a Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists in 2018 and is on the GMC Specialist Register for General Adult and Liaison Psychiatry.
Current Practice
Dr Pittock currently splits her time between her private work and the NHS, where she is a Consultant Liaison Psychiatrist. In addition to her clinical work, Dr Pittock is passionate about teaching and training. She is an honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer at the University of Edinburgh, a trainer for resident psychiatry doctors and Undergraduate Education Lead for St John's Hospital in NHS Lothian. In 2026 she became a trustee for ADHD Scotland, which aims to support people living with ADHD.
Appointments
Appointments can be booked online via The Mind & Psychiatry Clinic website: https://mindandpsychiatry.com
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Alexandra Pittock
Education & training
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2003–2009 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2009–2013 Residency · Psychiatry
Career & appointments
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2013-09–2014-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Psychiatry
Malpractice insurance:
Generali Healthcare · 2,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| Psychiatric evaluation | 90791 | 1,274 |
| Medication management | 90833 | 709 |
| CBT session (45m) | 90834 | 698 |
| Family therapy | 90847 | 1,495 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | 90 min | in_clinic | 1,260.00 EUR |
| Family therapy | 120 min | in_clinic | 360.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 12 · i10: 9
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Long-term follow-up of Psychiatry across GB
DOI: 10.8972/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 30828848 · cited by 111
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Validation of clinical scoring in Psychiatry
DOI: 10.3052/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 35604974 · cited by 21
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Long-term follow-up of Psychiatry across GB
DOI: 10.8957/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 31917033 · cited by 115
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Psychiatry European Annual Congress (Psychiatry) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Psychiatry National Society Meeting · · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Psychiatry — · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
- 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
- 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international
Society memberships
- European Psychiatric Association — Member · since 2014
- World Psychiatric Association — Member · since 2014
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2014
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 5.00
- Knowledge
- 5.00
- Wait Time
- 4.75
- Staff Friendliness
- 5.00
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.90
- Value For Money
- 4.92
- Would Recommend Pct
- 99
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★ 5 verified visit
“Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”
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★ 5 verified visit
“Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”
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★ 4 verified visit
“Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Psychiatry
- Awareness When should you see a psychiatry?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · alexandra.pittock@euroclinics.example
- Accepted intl insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
