Dr Mihaela Bucur
Consultant Psychiatrist and Certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician
FRCPsych (RCPsych), MSc (Cl Psy), Dip (IBLM), PGCert (MedEd)
Expert psychiatric care that sees the whole person
Private general adult psychiatry in Holborn, London, and Crawley. Her care is person-centred, compassionate, holistic and evidence-based.
- Adults aged 18+
- GP or specialist referral
- 95 Grays Inn Road, London WC1X 8TX
- Monthly clinic in Crawley, West Sussex
The clinic does not provide urgent crisis intervention. If you need help now, see urgent help.
About Dr Bucur
Psychiatry and lifestyle medicine, brought together
Dr Mihaela Bucur is a Consultant Psychiatrist and Certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician specialising in General Adult Psychiatry. She assesses and treats adults with a broad range of mental health difficulties, including ADHD, OCD, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), adjustment disorders and stress.
Her career includes senior clinical and leadership work in the NHS and private care settings. She is a Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, where she was Associate Registrar for Wellbeing and Retention from 2019 to 2022, and a former Board Trustee and Co-Vice Chair of the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine. She was certified as a Lifestyle Medicine Physician by the International Board of Lifestyle Medicine in 2020.
Dr Bucur is a former Honorary Senior Lecturer at Brighton and Sussex Medical School and Postgraduate Psychiatry Course Lead. She holds an MSc in Clinical Psychiatry and a Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education, and is the author of scientific articles in reputable journals.
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.
Dr Bucur provides comprehensive psychiatric assessments and individualised treatment recommendations within the scope of General Adult Psychiatry. Her practice is designed for individuals seeking planned outpatient psychiatric care. Please note that the clinic does not provide urgent crisis intervention.
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General adult psychiatry
Examples of the conditions Dr Bucur assesses and treats
The clinic supports adults with a range of mental health difficulties.
Examples include ADHD, OCD, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, adjustment disorders and stress-related conditions.
Dr Bucur sees adults aged 18 and over. Areas of interest also include lifestyle psychiatry, wellbeing and cultural psychiatry.
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Adult ADHD
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Bipolar disorder
- Psychosis
- Adjustment disorders and stress
The conditions listed above are examples of the mental health difficulties that Dr Bucur assesses and treats and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list.
Each person is considered individually, and suitability for planned outpatient care is established during initial contact and assessment.
The approach
Psychiatric care that considers your whole life
Lifestyle psychiatry is an emerging area that aims to improve mental health outcomes and overall wellbeing by addressing lifestyle factors that contribute to mental health difficulties.
- Nutrition: What and how we eat, considered alongside other parts of care.
- Physical activity: Movement that is realistic for the person and their circumstances.
- Sleep: Patterns of rest and how they interact with mood and concentration.
- Stress management: Ways of recognising and responding to sustained pressure.
- Social connection: Relationships and belonging as part of recovery.
- Avoidance of risky substances: Avoiding substances that can put health and wellbeing at risk.
It is not a replacement for psychiatric assessment or evidence-based treatment. In Dr Bucur's practice these factors are considered alongside psychiatric care, as part of one personalised plan.
What happens next
From first contact to consultation
Check the fit
Adults aged 18 and over, referred by a GP or specialist, who are seeking planned outpatient psychiatric care.
Get in touch
Telephone or email the practice. Please keep it brief and do not include your medical history.
The practice replies
The practice responds using the contact method you prefer. An enquiry is not an appointment or a referral decision.
Your referral and consultation
Your GP or specialist sends the referral information. Insured patients bring their authorisation code and membership details.
The clinics and funding
Holborn, central London, and a monthly clinic in Crawley
Holborn, London
London Hill Medical Consulting Rooms95 Grays Inn Road
Holborn, London
WC1X 8TX
Monthly clinic in Crawley
A monthly clinic serving the Gatwick area and Sussex.
Southgate Medical Practice137 Brighton Road
Crawley, West Sussex
RH10 6TE
Self-funding or insured
Self-funding patients are welcome at Dr Bucur's private practice.
Dr Bucur is a recognised consultant psychiatrist with:
- AVIVA
- Vitality
- Healix
- Cigna
Insured patients bring an authorisation code and their membership details. The practice confirms consultation fees directly when you enquire; no fee schedule is published on this site.
Questions
Before you get in touch
Do I need a referral?
Patients must be referred by their GP or by another specialist. Your GP or specialist needs to provide background information, indicate urgency and risk, agree that a psychiatric opinion is warranted and be prepared to follow up on recommendations.
Does Dr Bucur see people under 18?
No. Dr Bucur sees adults aged 18 and over.
Can I use private medical insurance?
Dr Bucur is a recognised consultant psychiatrist with AVIVA, Vitality, Healix and Cigna. Insured patients need to obtain an authorisation code from their insurance company and bring it, together with their membership details (policy or membership number), to the consultation.
Can I pay for myself?
Self-funding patients are welcome at Dr Bucur's private practice.
Where are appointments held?
At London Hill Medical Consulting Rooms, 95 Grays Inn Road, Holborn, London WC1X 8TX, and at a monthly clinic at Southgate Medical Practice, 137 Brighton Road, Crawley, West Sussex RH10 6TE, serving the Gatwick area and Sussex.
Next step
Ready to talk to the practice?
Telephone or email the office. Please keep it brief and do not include your medical history.