Adult Consultant Psychiatrist & Psychotherapist

I am dual-trained as a General Adult Psychiatrist and a Psychodynamic Psychotherapist, and I also bring extensive experience as a clinical researcher.

I see emotional and psychological difficulties as part of a personal journey. Crises, while challenging, can offer valuable opportunities for reflection, growth, and change. My approach is built on trust, empathy, and collaboration, with the therapeutic relationship at the heart of the work.

Rather than focusing on diagnostic labels, I aim to understand each person’s unique experience — paying close attention to the specific symptoms and challenges they face.

I view mental health on a spectrum rather than as a clear divide between “normal” and “pathological.” We all move along this continuum throughout our lives.

My background in psychodynamic psychotherapy allows me to integrate medical expertise with a deep understanding of the emotional and relational aspects of mental health, offering a holistic and personalised approach to care.

I completed my medical degree at the University of Seville in Spain, with part of my training at Lund University in Sweden and the University of Florence in Italy.

My specialist training in Psychiatry and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy took place at Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) in Switzerland, which I completed in 2016.

Since 2018, I have been working in the UK as a Consultant Psychiatrist. I currently hold a Consultant position at the NHS South London and Maudsley Trust, and I also serve as a Senior Clinical Lecturer at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King’s College London. Alongside my NHS and academic roles, I offer private consultations.

My research focuses on social adversity and severe mental illness, particularly psychotic disorders.

I am on the Specialist Register of the General Medical Council (GMC) as a General Adult Psychiatrist, with a licence to practise as a Consultant Psychiatrist. I am Section 12 Approved under the Mental Health Act in England and an associate member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

My research focuses on how difficult life experiences — especially in childhood — can affect mental health. I'm particularly interested in understanding why some people who experience trauma, such as emotional or sexual abuse or neglect, go on to develop mental health conditions.

My work has shown that symptoms like low mood, sadness, depression, and dissociation (a feeling of being disconnected from yourself or the world) are very common in people who have experienced trauma. These symptoms can affect daily life and, in some cases, may contribute to more serious conditions like psychosis.

I also study how trauma can impact the body at a biological level. My research has shown that traumatic experiences can leave "marks" on our DNA, known as epigenetic changes. These changes don’t alter the DNA sequence itself but can affect how genes are turned on or off — and may play a role in making some people more vulnerable to mental illness.

I have published over 110 scientific articles in leading academic journals, including World Psychiatry, PNAS, and Molecular Psychiatry. My PhD research at King’s College London received multiple awards, including the Best PhD of the Year in Psychosis Studies and the prestigious King’s Outstanding Thesis Prize, which is awarded across all academic disciplines.

I regularly present my work at national and international conferences, and my research continues to contribute to how we understand — and hopefully prevent — the long-term effects of trauma on mental health.

To find out more about my research, please visit

- Comprehensive assessment for Psychosis or Schizophrenia
- Comprehensive assessment for Bipolar Disorder
- Psychiatric assessment and diagnosis
- Prescribing of medication when appropriate
- Bespoke treatment plan including medication and/or referral to psychological therapy if required
- Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
- Second opinion consultation (2 hours recommended)
- Psychoeducation
- Brief Psychodynamic Intervention

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- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression and Dysthymia
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Insomnia and other sleeping disorders
- Social Anxiety & Social Phobia
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Personality Disorders (including Borderline, Narcissistic and Emotionally Unstable)
- Panic Attacks and Agoraphobia
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Psychosis, Schizophrenia, and other psychotic disorder

If you don’t fit into any of these categories but you feel you need help, please get in touch and we can explore what may be the best option for you.

As mentioned above, I prefer to focus on specific symptoms that an individual may be experiencing, rather than on diagnostic labels.

If you feel you are going through a breakdown, suffer with anxiety, fears or ruminations; if you experience flash-backs from past difficult life events or sleep disturbances; also if you have persistent low mood or if you think you present some paranoia or other perceptual abnormalities, feel free to contact me and we will discuss the best alternatives for you.

If you are a family member who is concerned about a loved one, please do reach out as I can often provide advice and guidance as to how you can help support your loved one through a difficult period, as well as providing support to you. If you think an intervention may be needed, please do contact me and I will see how I may be able to assist.

To discuss fees don't hesitate to get in touch with Dr. Alameda's secretary at secretary.dralameda@tenharleystreet.com