Dr Mihaela Bucur · Consultant Psychiatrist
Expert psychiatric care that sees the whole person
Private general adult psychiatry in Holborn, London, from a Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists who is also a certified lifestyle medicine physician — person-centred, evidence-based and compassionate.
- Adults aged 18+
- GP or specialist referral
- 95 Grays Inn Road, London WC1X 8TX
Not for emergencies — urgent help.
Is this the right service?
A quick, honest fit check
Dr Bucur currently works part-time in the private clinic setting. Patients who need intensive support, or who present with an elevated level of risk, are advised to consider other clinical services that are more appropriate for their urgent needs and care.
Likely a good fit if
- you are 18 or over
- your GP or another specialist can refer you
- you are looking for a psychiatric opinion on a condition Dr Bucur assesses and treats
- you can attend the clinic in Holborn, London
Please consider other services if
- you need intensive support or your risk is elevated
- you are looking for a specialised autism, substance-misuse or eating-disorder assessment
- you are under 18
- you need help urgently — see the NHS urgent help below
General adult psychiatry
Conditions Dr Bucur routinely assesses and treats
Dr Bucur sees adults aged 18 and over. Areas of interest also include lifestyle psychiatry, wellbeing and cultural psychiatry.
- DepressionPersistent low mood, loss of interest or energy, and the ways it affects work, sleep and relationships.
- AnxietyWorry, panic or tension that has become hard to manage day to day.
- Adult ADHDAssessment and treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults aged 18 and over.
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)Intrusive thoughts and compulsions that take up time or cause distress.
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)Difficulties that continue after a traumatic experience.
- Bipolar disorderPeriods of low mood and of elevated mood or energy.
- PsychosisExperiences such as hearing or seeing things others do not, or holding unusual beliefs.
- Adjustment disorders and stressDifficulty coping with a significant life change or sustained pressure.
Not provided: Dr Bucur does not undertake specialised assessments or make treatment recommendations for autistic disorders, substance misuse or eating disorders.
The approach
Psychiatry, with the whole of life in view
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.
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.
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What happens next
From first contact to consultation
Check the fit
Adults aged 18 and over, referred by a GP or specialist, with needs that do not require intensive or urgent support.
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 clinic
Holborn, central London
London Hill Medical Consulting Rooms95 Grays Inn Road
Holborn, London
WC1X 8TX
Funding
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
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.
Are there conditions Dr Bucur does not assess?
Dr Bucur does not undertake specialised assessments or make treatment recommendations for autistic disorders, substance misuse or eating disorders.
Can I use private medical insurance?
Dr Bucur is a recognised consultant psychiatrist with AVIVA, Vitality and Healix. 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.
Next step
Ready to talk to the practice?
Telephone or email the office. Please keep it brief and do not include your medical history.