Dr Mihaela Bucur
MSc, PGCert, Dip, FRCPsych
Psychiatrist
28 years of experience
United Kingdom
6 connections in healthcare
28 years of experience
United Kingdom
6 connections in healthcare
Areas of expertise
About Dr Mihaela Bucur
Dr Mihaela Bucur routinely assesses and treats patients aged 18+ suffering from mental health conditions, including Adult ADHD, at her private clinic in London.
Dr Mihaela Bucur is a highly experienced Consultant Psychiatrist and Certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician specialising in General Adult Psychiatry. Her areas of interest include ADHD, OCD, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, adjustment disorders, stress and lifestyle psychiatry.
As a clinician, Dr Bucur has a strong commitment to advancing mental health care through a holistic and comprehensive approach to recovery. With her dual experience in psychiatry and lifestyle medicine, she brings together psychiatry and lifestyle medicine to provide personalised compassionate care.
Following a person-centred approach and using evidence-based treatments, Dr Bucur cherishes the individuality of each patient, compassionately supporting them on their recovery journey. She is particularly interested in lifestyle psychiatry, an emerging area that aims to improve mental health outcomes and overall well-being by addressing lifestyle factors – such as nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress management, and social connections – contributing to mental health issues.
Dr Bucur is a Fellow of the prestigious Royal College of Psychiatrists, where she held a senior role as the Associate Registrar for Wellbeing and Retention (2019-2022). In 2020, she became a Certified Physician in Lifestyle Medicine with the International Board of Lifestyle Medicine.
During her postgraduate training in psychiatry, Dr Bucur completed a Master of Science degree in Clinical Psychiatry and a Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education. She has also published numerous scientific articles in reputable journals, and others have cited this work in the field.
Dr Bucur is a keen nature photographer; in 2021, the British Medical Journal published an interview with Dr Bucur in which she discusses how photographing nature has transformed her life.
More details are available on Dr Bucur's website https://lifestylepsychiatrist.com
Subspecialties
- General Adult Psychiatry
Areas of expertise
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Registered with
Royal College of Psychiatrists
No. 803203
General Medical Council
No. 5201153
Qualifications
MSc Clinical Psychiatry
Certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician (IBLM)
PGCert (Med Ed)
Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists
Approved Clinician under the MHA 1983
Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Adult Psychiatry
Medical Doctor
Languages spoken
- English
Insurers
- Aviva Health
- Vitality
- Healix Health Services
- Cigna
Reviews
AI Review Summary
This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews
Dr Mihaela Bucur is a caring, supportive, and understanding specialist. Patients value her knowledge and professional approach in diagnosing conditions. She provides clear explanations for treatment plans and ensures patient involvement in their care decisions. Her support is noted for conditions including Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, depression, and bipolar disorder.
I feel very fortunate to have found Dr Bucur. From my very first appointment, she made me feel comfortable, understood, and supported. Throughout my treatment for OCD, she has shown genuine compassion, patience, and expertise. She always takes the time to listen, explains everything clearly, and ensures I feel involved in every decision about my care. Her support has made a real difference to my progress, and I can't recommend her highly enough.
Great advice which helped re-focus my goals
Dr Bucur has helped me a lot, short of it she has changed my life around completely with her knowledge and understand she has made me feel so much better in myself, she’s very supportive and caring. I recommend Dr Bucur a million types over Thanks again
All I can say is that I am so so happy I went to see Mihaela. I felt so seen and heard after struggling to get any answers for so many years. I also felt so comfortable which is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you
Dr Bucur has helped me a lot in the last few years, she is a very knowledgeable and caring doctor, she’s so kind and understanding. I cannot say enough good things about DR bucur. I’m so glad I found her and have a nice relationship with her. I recommend her a thousand times over
Very kind supportive and unjudgemental doctor which is so rare to find I strongly recommend Dr Bucur especially at times of greatest need
Dr Bucur is a very kind, understanding and knowledgeable lady. She has a very calm approach and makes you feel at ease during your whole conversation with her. She is very professional.
Dr Bucur was fantastic throughout the whole process, made me feel very at ease, and gave some fantastic advice. The diagnosis has been game changing!
Dr Bucur has a lovely bedside manner and really makes you feel heard and validated. I have included in my treatment plan and objectives and she has taken the time to explain and ensure I understand all aspects. She clearly draws on a wealth of experience in her field.
Dr Bucur has helped me a great deal following my diagnosis. She has a calm and gentle approach as well as asks all the right, relevant questions. Dr Bucur listens to my concerns at every appointment, and will work together to achieve the best possible treatment outcome. I couldn't be more thankful.
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Dr Mihaela Bucur's overall patient rating is 4.98 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 29 reviews.
What languages does Dr Mihaela Bucur speak?
Dr Mihaela Bucur speaks English