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Dr
Dr Lorna Richards
Psychiatry
English
5,263+
Patients seen
4
Years in practice
11
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Dr Lorna Richards is a Consultant Adult Psychiatrist with nearly 30 years of experience in the NHS and private practice. She provides specialist assessment and treatment for patients with eating disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma-related difficulties and complex psychiatric presentations, seeking a private psychiatrist in London.
She completed specialist psychiatry training at the Royal Free Hospital and South London and Maudsley Hospitals and holds an MA in Medical Ethics and Law from King’s College London.
Dr Richards has particular expertise in eating disorders. She spent 14 years within one of London’s specialist eating disorder services, leading the community service for a decade and later serving as overall Clinical Lead. Alongside her clinical work, she has contributed to national policy and standards in eating disorders through her work with the Royal College of Psychiatrists, NHS England and the Joint Commissioning Panel for Mental Health. She also actively engages with the media to help increase public understanding of eating disorders. Her research has largely been within the eating disorders field. She is also an experienced educator, supervising higher trainees and as a lecturer at University College London. She also provides second opinions and specialist medico-legal assessments.
Dr Richards is known for her calm, thoughtful and thorough approach. She takes a holistic view of mental health, integrating psychological and physical wellbeing and the wider context of each patient’s life. She works closely with patients to develop tailored treatment plans that combine clinical expertise with a clear understanding of individual goals. Personalised interventions are offered in collaboration with a highly experienced multi-disciplinary team including psychologists, therapists and dietitians.
She completed specialist psychiatry training at the Royal Free Hospital and South London and Maudsley Hospitals and holds an MA in Medical Ethics and Law from King’s College London.
Dr Richards has particular expertise in eating disorders. She spent 14 years within one of London’s specialist eating disorder services, leading the community service for a decade and later serving as overall Clinical Lead. Alongside her clinical work, she has contributed to national policy and standards in eating disorders through her work with the Royal College of Psychiatrists, NHS England and the Joint Commissioning Panel for Mental Health. She also actively engages with the media to help increase public understanding of eating disorders. Her research has largely been within the eating disorders field. She is also an experienced educator, supervising higher trainees and as a lecturer at University College London. She also provides second opinions and specialist medico-legal assessments.
Dr Richards is known for her calm, thoughtful and thorough approach. She takes a holistic view of mental health, integrating psychological and physical wellbeing and the wider context of each patient’s life. She works closely with patients to develop tailored treatment plans that combine clinical expertise with a clear understanding of individual goals. Personalised interventions are offered in collaboration with a highly experienced multi-disciplinary team including psychologists, therapists and dietitians.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Lorna Richards
Education & training
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2012–2018 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2018–2022 Residency · Psychiatry
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2022–2023 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2022-09–2023-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
— Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Psychiatry
Malpractice insurance:
AmTrust Europe · 4,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| Psychiatric evaluation | 90791 | 2,489 |
| Medication management | 90833 | 230 |
| CBT session (45m) | 90834 | 1,353 |
| Family therapy | 90847 | 2,180 |
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 | 360.00 EUR |
| Family therapy | 30 min | in_clinic | 1,260.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 4 · i10: 6
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European registry analysis of Psychiatry outcomes
DOI: 10.1670/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 30730573 · cited by 100
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Outcomes of Psychiatry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.6295/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 37766959 · cited by 126
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European registry analysis of Psychiatry outcomes
DOI: 10.6734/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 39952021 · cited by 40
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Outcomes of Psychiatry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.9948/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 36093129 · cited by 42
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
Society memberships
- European Psychiatric Association — Member · since 2023
- World Psychiatric Association — Member · since 2023
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2023
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 4.94
- Knowledge
- 4.97
- Wait Time
- 4.64
- Staff Friendliness
- 4.91
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.79
- Value For Money
- 4.81
- Would Recommend Pct
- 97
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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 · lorna.richards@euroclinics.example
- Accepted intl insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
