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Dr James Arkell
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Dr

Dr James Arkell

Psychiatry

English
3,602+ Patients seen
14 Years in practice
8 Publications
1 Languages spoken

About

Dr James Arkell studied medicine at Cambridge University and University College London. He went on to train in Psychiatry at The Maudsley and Royal Free Hospitals in London as well as gaining work experience abroad in Sydney, Australia and Hong Kong, China.

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

  1. 2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid
  2. 2008–2012 Residency · Psychiatry
    Universidad de Navarra

Career & appointments

  1. 2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Psychiatry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

— Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#-876031 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychiatry
#EB-16BD58D3 · issued 2013 · renewal 2023
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Psychiatric evaluation 90791 2,669
Medication management 90833 1,882
CBT session (45m) 90834 205
Family therapy 90847 1,336

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 360.00 EUR
Family therapy 90 min in_clinic 1,260.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

James Arkell
HEADSHOT
James Arkell in consultation
IN OFFICE
James Arkell with the team
WITH TEAM
James Arkell at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 127s
Meet James Arkell

Research & publications

h-index: 7 · i10: 12

  1. Long-term follow-up of Psychiatry across
    James Arkell, et al. · British Journal of Psychiatry, 2026
    DOI: 10.3790/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 34416304 · cited by 104
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Psychiatry
    James Arkell, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2025
    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

★ 0.00 2,176 verified 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
  • ★ 5 verified visit

    “Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”

    — Anna B. · 2026-05-19

  • ★ 5 verified visit

    “Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”

    — Marco V. · 2026-04-10

  • ★ 4 verified visit

    “Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”

    — Helena F. · 2026-04-13

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

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