Dr
Dr James Arkell
Psychiatry
About
In 2007 he was appointed NHS Consultant Psychiatrist in Kensington and Chelsea where he worked until very recently, gaining significant experience in treating the full range of psychiatric disorders including eating disorders. In his clinic, Dr Arkell offers cognitive behavioural therapy and has a specialist interest in eating disorders.
Through working in both the private sector and NHS Dr. Arkell has experience in treating the full range of mental health problems from mild stress through to severe and enduring mental illness.
Dr Arkell is interested in the interface of mental health and the arts, and sets up a number of events in locations such as the Almeida theatre.
Dr Arkell holds an honorary contract at the Royal College of Art where he councils students. He has also been appointed as an honorary lecturer at Imperial College Medical School and provides support occupational health at The House of Commons and British Airways seeing pilots and MPs.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr James Arkell
Education & training
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2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2008–2012 Residency · Psychiatry
Career & appointments
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2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
Board certifications
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| Psychiatric evaluation | 90791 | 2,669 |
| Medication management | 90833 | 1,882 |
| CBT session (45m) | 90834 | 205 |
| Family therapy | 90847 | 1,336 |
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) | 120 min | in_clinic | 360.00 EUR |
| Family therapy | 90 min | in_clinic | 1,260.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 7 · i10: 12
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Long-term follow-up of Psychiatry across
DOI: 10.3790/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 34416304 · cited by 104
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Validation of clinical scoring in Psychiatry
DOI: 10.9970/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 36732721 · cited by 10
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 2013
- World Psychiatric Association — Member · since 2013
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2013
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 0.05
- Knowledge
- 0.08
- Wait Time
- 3.80
- Staff Friendliness
- 0.02
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.00
- Value For Money
- 4.10
- Would Recommend Pct
- 4
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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 · dr.james.arkell@euroclinics.example