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Trust score 98/100
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Mr
Mr James Hitchen
Psychotherapy
English
8,759+
Patients seen
10
Years in practice
15
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
James Hitchen is an experienced therapist and coach specialising in addiction, eating disorders, compulsive behaviours and trauma. Based in London and Tunbridge Wells, he offers both in-person and online support. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (MBACP) and an accredited member of the National Counselling Society (MNCPS). James brings a wealth of professional training and personal insight to his work.
He provides therapy for a range of challenges, including alcoholism, drug addiction, sex-related issues, pornography addiction, anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and body image concerns. He also supports clients dealing with trauma (PTSD and CPTSD).
James adopts a holistic, client-centred approach, drawing on various therapeutic models such as CBT, ACT, psychodynamic methods, and inner child work to tailor his support to each individual’s needs. He is deeply informed by 12-step philosophy and works collaboratively to promote lasting positive change in his clients' mental, physical, and emotional health. With a warm and compassionate style, James is committed to helping people thrive in all aspects of their lives.
The Wellbeing & Recovery Collective offer a range of online support for Eating Disorders and Addiciton. James and his team offer 1:1 and group support along with structured 6 weeks and 12 week recovery programmes for both Eating disorders and addiction.
He provides therapy for a range of challenges, including alcoholism, drug addiction, sex-related issues, pornography addiction, anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and body image concerns. He also supports clients dealing with trauma (PTSD and CPTSD).
James adopts a holistic, client-centred approach, drawing on various therapeutic models such as CBT, ACT, psychodynamic methods, and inner child work to tailor his support to each individual’s needs. He is deeply informed by 12-step philosophy and works collaboratively to promote lasting positive change in his clients' mental, physical, and emotional health. With a warm and compassionate style, James is committed to helping people thrive in all aspects of their lives.
The Wellbeing & Recovery Collective offer a range of online support for Eating Disorders and Addiciton. James and his team offer 1:1 and group support along with structured 6 weeks and 12 week recovery programmes for both Eating disorders and addiction.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Mr James Hitchen
Education & training
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2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2012–2016 Residency · Psychotherapy
Career & appointments
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2016-09–2017-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
— Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Psychotherapy
Malpractice insurance:
Allianz Professional · 5,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 1,589 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 699 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 1,395 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 1,988 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 60 min | in_clinic | 720.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 90 min | in_clinic | 630.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 16 · i10: 7
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Long-term follow-up of Psychotherapy across
DOI: 10.1835/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 39872457 · cited by 53
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Validation of clinical scoring in Psychotherapy
DOI: 10.9163/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 33935153 · cited by 7
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Long-term follow-up of Psychotherapy across
DOI: 10.7699/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 34941047 · cited by 73
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Validation of clinical scoring in Psychotherapy
DOI: 10.9774/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 34318054 · cited by 67
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Psychotherapy European Annual Congress (Psychotherapy) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Psychotherapy National Society Meeting · · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Psychotherapy — · 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 2017
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2017
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2017
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 Psychotherapy
- Awareness When should you see a psychotherapy?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · james.hitchen@euroclinics.example
- Accepted intl insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
