Professor Michael Bloomfield
BA(Hons) BM BCh MA(Oxon) MRCPsych PhD CCST PGCE
18 years of experience
London, WC1N 3BG
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by Dr Bradley Hillier, Mrs Lorraine Orders and 1 other professional
18 years of experience
London, WC1N 3BG
(+1 more)
17 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Dr Bradley Hillier, Mrs Lorraine Orders and 1 other professional
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About Professor Michael Bloomfield
I'm an award-winning general adult psychiatrist who works with adults. I am trained both in psychopharmacology (using medication) and in cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), a type of psychotherapy (talking therapy). I am a Principal Clinical Research Fellow at University College London (UCL) where I lead a research group. In the NHS I work at the Traumatic Stress Clinic at St Pancras Hospital and the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. I regularly lecture at UCL and I have been invited to lecture internationally. I teach students in medicine, psychology and the neurosciences, as well as doctors undertaking specialist post-graduate training in psychiatry.
I am particularly interested in treating depression, psychosis and schizoprenia spectrum disorders, post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD) including Complex PTSD and dissociation, anxiety disorders and people who struggle with regulating their own emotions and maintaining stable relationships. I have an interest in neuropsychiatry. I am also interested in helping people who are neurodiverse, have difficulties with attention inlucluding ADHD and people who are on the autistic spectrum.
I have published over 100 articles in leading peer-reviewed journals including Nature, the Lancet Psychiatry, World Psychiatry and the British Medical Journal.
I undertook my medical degree at the University of Oxford, before working in London and the Channel Islands. As a junior doctor I worked as an air ambulance doctor - which I loved. I went on to train in psychiatry at Charing Cross Hospital and later became a Medical Research Council clinical research fellow at Hammersmith Hospital where I did a PhD in Clinical Medicine at Imperial College London. I am a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. I have built up a wealth of experience in the NHS, including community mental health, acute in-patient psychiatry, treatment-resistant psychosis, severe mental illness, crisis resolution and helping people with personality disorder diagnoses. I have advanced training in enhanced cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) from the University of Oxford. I have a certificate in Psychopharmacology from the British Association for Psychopharmacology. I am an approved clinician under section 12 of the Mental Health Act.
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- General Adult Psychiatry
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Registered with
Royal College of Psychiatrists
No. 837839
General Medical Council
No. 6160440
Qualifications
- BA (Hons) Physiological Science- University of Oxford 2002
- BM BCh- University of Oxford 2007
- MA Oxon Natural Sciences- University of Oxford 2009
- MRCPsych- Royal College of Psychiatrists 2014
- PhD Clinical Medicine- Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine 2016
- PGCE Medical Education- University College London 2016
- Postgraduate Diploma Cognitive Behavioural Therapy- University of Oxford 2018
- CCST Psychiatry- General Medical Council 2018
- Cert. Certificate Psychopharmacology 2019
Languages spoken
- English
- Portuguese
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- Cigna
- Aetna
- WPA
- Healix Health Services
- Vitality
Fees
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£640Follow-up appointment
£510
Locations
Queen Square Private Consulting Rooms
23 Queen Square, London, United Kingdom, WC1N 3BG
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Bloomfield Health
10 Harley Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 9PF
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Professor Michael Bloomfield is patient, professional, and kind in his interactions. He offers excellent care for severe depression and anxiety disorders, including medication monitoring and physical health checks. Patients gain optimism and more control from his clear guidance and neurodiversity diagnostics for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. His expertise covers General Adult Psychiatry, with many benefiting from therapeutic approaches like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
Professor Bloomfield was extremely professional and I was very pleased.
I unfortunately have a lengthy history of interactions with clinicians in the mental health space. Most have left a lot to be desired. Prof Bloomfield is truly exceptional. There aren't enough superlatives to cover how I feel about his all round talent/care/professionalism/skill level. For the first time in over 20 years I actually have trust in the process and hope that things could possibly improve for me. I only wish I'd crossed paths with him sooner. Even if you a sure you are irreparably "broken" Prof Bloomfield makes the previously impossible feel tangible.
Professor Bloomfield is a very good psychiatrist who pays attention to my problems with severe depression and monitors it and the medication that keeps it stable. Very good continuity of care.
Professor Bloomfield is an exceptional psychiatrist whose expertise is second to none. He is calm, professional, and very easy to talk to. He listens carefully, explains things clearly, and provides thoughtful, practical guidance that makes difficult situations easier to understand and manage. Amy and Missy, the secretaries, are also great and very helpful, contributing to a welcoming and supportive overall experience. It was a privilege that he could help us, and I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking the highest level of psychiatric care.
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Dr Professor Bloomfield was very knowledgable in his area and conducted a thorough assessment with a kind and understanding approach.
Dr Bloomfield was excellent, attentive and precise in his manner and questions, and O was able to speak freely.
Professor Bloomfield is an exceptional psychiatrist. He balances professional expertise with a very kind, human touch. I never feel rushed during our appointments; he is patient with my questions and always provides well-rounded, informative feedback. He doesn't just provide a service; he provides a thoughtful partnership in mental health. I feel much more confident in my journey thanks to his guidance.
Professor Bloomfield totally understands severe depression which I suffer from. I take medication and he monitors that and any side effects. He also makes sure that I get physical health checks. Physical health can sometimes get neglected with a mental illness but he makes sure that I stay physically well as well as treating the mental illness.
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Professor Bloomfield is a highly regarded psychiatrist and is Professor at University College London. I have worked with him for many years and he is a very compassionate clinician with a versatile approach to be able to meet the needs of his patients best. I refer to him without hesitation.
11 Jul 2025DH
Dr Bradley Hillier
PsychiatristProfessor Michael Bloomfield is an outstanding psychiatrist and therapist who is wholly person-centred in his approach to patient care. The combination of his kind, compassionate nature and remarkable expertise in the field of psychiatry and mental health make him an exceptional clinician. He is eminently skilful and effective in his treatment of complex cases both in his own practise and in his supervision of others. It is a privilege and pleasure to work with such a professional and distinguished practitioner at Bloomfield Health Ltd.
02 May 2024
Mrs Lorraine Orders
PsychotherapistMichael Bloomfield is a first rate clinician and therapist, and is also very active in clinical research (he is a Future Leaders Fellow in UCL). He is experienced with complex presentations and is calm, thoughtful and kind in his manner. I have worked with him for 10 years and highly recommend him.
04 Jan 2023
Dr. Rick Adams
Psychiatrist
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15 February 2024
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Professor Michael Bloomfield's overall patient rating is 4.94 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 48 reviews.
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Professor Michael Bloomfield speaks English and Portuguese
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Professor Michael Bloomfield primarily practices at Video Consultation, located at 23 Queen Square, London, United Kingdom, WC1N 3BG
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