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Dr
Dr Dave Barker
Psychiatry
English
8,037+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
7
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Dr. Dave Barker is the Governance and Clinical Lead at Gladstones Clinic, where he oversees all medical admissions and is part of the Governance Group that ensures best practices in the treatment of addiction. In addition, he holds the position of Deputy Regional Medical Director (South West) and Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist at Cygnet Healthcare.
Dr. Barker's medical journey began in 1992 when he trained in General Psychiatry at University College London (UCL). He became a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists in 1995. By 2004, he had completed higher specialist training (CCST) as a Clinical Research Fellow and Lecturer in North and East London, specialising in Forensic Psychiatry. His academic pursuits also led him to earn a Masters in Medical Anthropology from UCL in 1998 and a Masters in Philosophy and History of Science from the University of Bristol in 2019.
Throughout his career, Dr. Barker has held notable positions and contributed significantly to academia. He was a Visiting Fellow and Lecturer at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience at King’s College London. His research has been widely recognised, with publications in prestigious journals such as the British Journal of Psychiatry, the Journal of the American Medical Association, Archives of General Psychiatry, and Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology.
In June 2017, Dr. Barker joined Cygnet Hospital Taunton and became the Medical Director in September of the same year. He is responsible for 16 male acute beds on Sycamore Ward and serves as the CPD Lead for the South West Region. His extensive expertise and leadership roles highlight his dedication to advancing psychiatric care and treatment.
Dr. Barker's medical journey began in 1992 when he trained in General Psychiatry at University College London (UCL). He became a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists in 1995. By 2004, he had completed higher specialist training (CCST) as a Clinical Research Fellow and Lecturer in North and East London, specialising in Forensic Psychiatry. His academic pursuits also led him to earn a Masters in Medical Anthropology from UCL in 1998 and a Masters in Philosophy and History of Science from the University of Bristol in 2019.
Throughout his career, Dr. Barker has held notable positions and contributed significantly to academia. He was a Visiting Fellow and Lecturer at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience at King’s College London. His research has been widely recognised, with publications in prestigious journals such as the British Journal of Psychiatry, the Journal of the American Medical Association, Archives of General Psychiatry, and Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology.
In June 2017, Dr. Barker joined Cygnet Hospital Taunton and became the Medical Director in September of the same year. He is responsible for 16 male acute beds on Sycamore Ward and serves as the CPD Lead for the South West Region. His extensive expertise and leadership roles highlight his dedication to advancing psychiatric care and treatment.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Dave Barker
Education & training
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2017–2023 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2023–2027 Residency · Psychiatry
Career & appointments
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2027-09–2028-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Psychiatry
Malpractice insurance:
AXA Healthcare Liability · 3,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| Psychiatric evaluation | 90791 | 276 |
| Medication management | 90833 | 2,899 |
| CBT session (45m) | 90834 | 2,684 |
| Family therapy | 90847 | 249 |
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) | 60 min | in_clinic | 720.00 EUR |
| Family therapy | 30 min | in_clinic | 1,620.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 18 · i10: 2
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Validation of clinical scoring in Psychiatry
DOI: 10.7240/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 34223604 · cited by 17
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Long-term follow-up of Psychiatry across GB
DOI: 10.1742/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 36933525 · cited by 195
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
Society memberships
- European Psychiatric Association — Member · since 2028
- World Psychiatric Association — Member · since 2028
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2028
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 4.65
- Knowledge
- 4.68
- Wait Time
- 4.35
- Staff Friendliness
- 4.62
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.50
- Value For Money
- 4.52
- Would Recommend Pct
- 91
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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 · dave.alexander.barker@euroclinics.example
