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21 years of experience
Hampton Lovett Droitwich, WR9 0QH
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21 years of experience
Hampton Lovett Droitwich, WR9 0QH
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8 connections in healthcare
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by Dr Sarah Wright
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Doctor Alina Vaida is a Consultant Psychiatrist dual-trained in General Adult Psychiatry and Medical Psychotherapy, meaning she is both a psychiatrist and a UKCP-registered psychotherapist. She sees adults at Midland Health, Birmingham – in person and by video consultation.
She specialises in complex presentations, particularly where the diagnosis is unclear at the interface between trauma, neurodivergence and mental illness. She assesses and treats a wide range of conditions, including depression, anxiety disorders, mood instability, complex trauma, ADHD, autism and functional disorders.
Her approach is formulation-based. Alongside diagnosis, she helps patients make sense of their symptoms in the context of their life history, including early trauma and neurodivergence. Her psychotherapy training is particularly useful for patients unsure whether they need psychotherapy, medication or both, and which type of therapy would suit them best.
Dr Vaida worked in the NHS for 15 years. As a consultant, she was a psychotherapy tutor for her trust, leading psychotherapy training for psychiatry residents. She also worked with the liaison team and across the trust with patients with personality, functional, dissociative, mood and anxiety disorders.
Appointments range from a one-off assessment with tailored recommendations to ongoing care, including psychiatric reviews and psychodynamic formulation sessions. The right option is agreed at booking or during the first appointment.
Dr Vaida also has limited availability for online individual psychotherapy. Her main approach is psychodynamic, using the therapeutic relationship to explore relationship patterns and long-standing difficulties. Therapy begins with 2–3 assessment sessions and can be open-ended or time-limited.
When another service may be more suitable: Dr Vaida sees adults only. Private outpatient care is not suitable where the risk to self or others is high; in these cases she will advise on appropriate NHS or third-sector services. Patients whose main concern is memory decline in older age, addiction, or acute psychosis are best seen by an old age psychiatrist or memory clinic, an addictions psychiatrist or local CGL service, or the NHS early intervention team via their GP.
Professionals seeking supervision or mentoring can email - see details under bookings
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General Medical Council
No. 7080147
United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)
No. 2011196987
University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Targu Mures
Medicine
Graduated 2005
Qualifications:
Completion of Specialist Training in General Adult Psychiatry (Liaison) and Medical Psychotherapy (2021)
MRCPsych, since 2014
Extra Courses in the last 10 years:
ADOS-2 course
New Appraiser Training
AC refresher course
ADHD Foundation Programme, RCPsych, 2005-2006, 1 day online plus online modules
Mentalisation Based Therapy Foundation Course, 2025, 5 days
Foundation Course, National Autism Programme for Psychiatrists, 2024-2025, 1 day online plus online resources
ADHD for General Adult Psychiatrists, 2024, 1 day
Part 1 & 2 EMDR Europe standard Accredited Training, 2023, 3 days plus supervision
Psychedelics Assisted Therapy Global Summit, 2022, 7 days (revisited in 2023,2024)
Advanced Master Program on the Treatment of Trauma, 2021, 3 days
ADHD course for psychiatrists, 2020, 2 days
Motivational Interviewing in Psychiatry, 2020, 2 days
DBT course, 2019, 2 days
Mentoring Skills Workshop, 2019, 1 day
Reflective Practice in Organizations Diploma, IGA, 2018-2019, 1 year course
Foundation in Systemic Therapy, 2018, 1 year course
Reflective Practice in Organizations, Foundation, 2017, 3 days
Training in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy - 3 years academic, 5 years clinical, during 2014-2021
Compassionate Focused Therapy, 2016, 3 days
Foundation Course in Group Analysis, 2016, 1 year
Behavioural Family Therapy, 2015, 5 days
The 27th Course on Psychodynamic Interpersonal Therapy, 2015, 5 days
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£220Oakmoore Court Kingswood Rd, Hampton Lovett Droitwich, United Kingdom, WR9 0QH
23a Highfield Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, United Kingdom, B15 3DP
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Alina was great at creating a comfortable and calm environment, enabling me to talk as much or as little as needed on any questions or points raised. She was very insightful and knowledgable of the subject matter and created a very nice environment for the appointment.

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Very helpful in explaining what I have, why I may have it, good at listening and very professional.

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I recently saw Dr. Vaida for a private psychiatry appointment after being (unfortunately) messed around for a long time by NHS mental health services. The difference in approach / professionalism / sincerity was night and day - I felt genuinely listened to during the appointment, and was extremely satisfied with the outcome - a formal diagnosis and care plan with no ridiculous wait time. Crucially, I felt that my situation and experiences were considered seriously and thoroughly, not simply dismissed with minimal critical thought as they had been too many times before. Mental health care like this saves lives and I am so relieved to finally feel like I can move forward. Thank you again to Dr Vaida :)

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The whole experience has been very positive. I really appreciated how quick and efficient it has been., with no waiting time. Dr Alina was personable, kind and patient.

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Before stepping into Dr Vaida’s office for my ADHD assessment, I was extremely nervous. I had only recently realised, at the not‑so‑young age of 41, that this might finally explain a lifetime of not quite fitting in, not always understanding—or being understood—and carrying a heavy sense of guilt about choices I’d made along the way. While I have always taken responsibility for my mistakes, not knowing why I felt so different was honestly soul‑destroying. Finding out the reason has been one of those “OH… of course!” moments. A bit like every month when you feel inexplicably awful and then suddenly remember why — clarity doesn’t fix everything overnight, but it explains so much, and that alone is incredibly powerful. Dr Vaida is calm, compassionate, and immediately put me at ease. She never made me feel foolish for my answers and consistently validated experiences I have struggled with my whole life. For the first time, I felt genuinely listened to and understood. Over time, I have come to truly trust her and felt safe sharing difficult parts of my past, knowing she wanted the full picture. Like many people, I had moments of doubt, but every conversation with Dr Vaida, alongside my own research, has only reinforced the clarity and reality of the diagnosis. Beyond the assessment, Dr Vaida has also supported me in making healthier choices to benefit both my mental and physical wellbeing. With her guidance, I have identified underlying medical issues and started addressing them. I finally feel I am on the right path, even if it is a long one. I am incredibly grateful for her pr...
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She is kind and friendly, good

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Great communication made me feel less stressed and listens and understood my situation

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She was brilliant, very clear and well articulated, made me feel very comfortable and has a wonderful smile

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I had a follow-up appointment to check in on how I'd been getting on since starting Elvanse and to review my prescription. Dr. Vaida took the time to ask thoughtful questions about different areas of my life and was clear about the next steps.

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Dr Alina listened to me attentively. She is extremely insightful and very knowledgeable in her field. She reassured me of my concerns; and she made it very clear that although FND can be considered psychologically driven its physical impacts are real therefore it’s also falls under neurological conditions. I have decided to continue working with Dr Alina to deep dive and search for solutions to my problems. Alongside working with her direction to find support for the physical symptoms associated with this condition.

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fantastic colleague, thorough and has helped several of my patients- highly recommended
23 Sep 2026
Dr Sarah Wright
General Practitioner
What are Dr. Alina Vaida's reviews like?
Dr. Alina Vaida's overall patient rating is 4.98 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 20 reviews.
What languages does Dr. Alina Vaida speak?
Dr. Alina Vaida speaks English and Romanian
Where is Dr. Alina Vaida located?
Dr. Alina Vaida primarily practices at Alina Vaida - online appointments, located at Oakmoore Court Kingswood Rd, Hampton Lovett Droitwich, United Kingdom, WR9 0QH
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What are Dr. Alina Vaida working hours?
Dr. Alina Vaida is working Tuesday (10:00 - 16:00)
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