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"Creating a positive vision"
Professor Michael Bloomfield
PhD MA BMBCh MRCPsych PGDip
ABOUT PROF. BLOOMFIELD
I’m Professor Michael Bloomfield, an award-winning psychiatrist based in London. I’m Professor of Psychiatric Neuroscience at University College London, where I lead the Translational Psychiatry Research Group, conducting research into the mechanisms underlying mental health problems. I also work as a consultant psychiatrist at the Traumatic Stress Clinic and University College London Hospitals. I teach students across medicine and the neurosciences, and I have published articles and papers in various leading international medical journals.
I treat adults and my clinical specialities are:
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Psychopharmacology
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Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy
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Stress and trauma
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Anxiety problems
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Mood problems
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Psychosis
AWARDS
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
After my medical training in Oxford, I worked in London and the Channel Islands, including as an air ambulance doctor. I began my psychiatry specialist training at Charing Cross Hospital and was later made a Medical Research Council Clinical Research Fellow at Hammersmith Hospital.
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During my research fellowship, I worked at the Maudsley Hospital and in the psychotherapy unit at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, before being awarded an Academic Clinical Fellowship and then Lectureship at University College London.
I’ve worked in a range of specialist NHS services, including acute in-patient psychiatry, treatment-resistant psychosis, and a team for people experiencing severe mental illnesses, substance dependence and personality disorder.
I’ve undertaken advanced training in enhanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) with the University of Oxford and I’m an Approved Clinician under section 12 of the Mental Health Act.
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British Medical Association's Margaret Temple Award for schizophrenia research.
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British Association of Psychopharmaocology BAP Award.
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Royal College of Psychiatrists Trainee of the Year award.
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Awards from the European College of Neuropsychopharmocology, the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology and other major international research societies.
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Professor of Psychiatric Neuroscience, University College London
EDUCATION
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University of Oxford, 2018, Post-Graduate Diploma in Enhanced Cognitive Therapy.
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General Medical Council, 2018, Certificate of Completion of Training in General Psychiatry.
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University College London, 2016, Post-Graduate Certificate in Medical Education.
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Imperial College London, 2016, Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Medicine.
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Royal College of Psychiatrists, 2014, Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
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University of Oxford, 2009, Master of Arts in Natural Sciences (Physiological Sciences).
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University of Oxford, 2007, Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery.
MEDIA
Prof Bloomfield is often invited to advise international media on mental health research in the news.
RESEARCH
RESEARCH SUMMARY
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
My PhD thesis was on dopaminergic mechanisms underlying psychosis. In my work, I explore how exposure to risk factors for mental illness during childhood and adolescence can alter brain and cognitive function to give rise to mental illnesses. My current research priorities include understanding how psychological trauma in childhood and adolescence induce vulnerability to psychosis in adulthood, and investigating the mechanisms of action of cannabinoids. More information on my academic work, including publications, is available here.
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Positron emission tomography (PET).
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Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI).
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Arterial spin labelling (ASL).
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Structural magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
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Magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS).
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Clinical psychopharmacology.
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Clinical trials.
DONATE
If you would like to support Prof Bloomfield's research, please follow this link https://tinyurl.com/y7ppckpd
PRIVATE PATIENTS
You can book an appointment with me at my central London office for consultation, psychotherapy, review of medicines and medical report writing . You can book yourself or via GP referral. My fees are available on request. Appointments are available in English and Portuguese – please let us know if you require an interpreter.
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I am recognised by the following private medical insurers:
Aetna
Aviva
BUPA Global
Cigna
General & Medical
Healix
Vitality
WPA
CONTACT DETAILS FOR PRIVATE PATIENTS
Telephone: 020 7458 4640 (UK) + 44 20 7458 4640 (International)
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Private Medical Secretary: Missy Mullin
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Practice Manager: Fernando Bristot
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Email: enquiries@bloomfieldhealth.com
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10 Harley Street
London
W1G 9PF
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Queen Square Private Consulting Rooms
23 Queen Square
London
WC1N 3BG