Professional statement
Dr Giuseppe Merola is a consultant child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist in central London, who specialises in bipolar disorder, depression and ADHD, alongside psychosis, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and personality disorders. He provides online appointments offering comprehensive psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and treatment for patients of all ages.
Dr Giuseppe Merola offers online psychiatry appointments for a wide range of mental health conditions through our e-Consultation service, so you can connect with him from anywhere. Check his availability and book an appointment through his profile. For urgent appointments, please contact Online Psychiatry at [email protected] or at +44 7990 341396.
His clinical approach integrates evidence-based psychopharmacology with psychotherapy, guided by a strong humanistic ethos that prioritises patient autonomy and collaboration. He focuses on creating a therapeutic relationship built on trust and respect, tailoring each treatment plan to the individual’s needs and goals.
After earning his medical degree with honours from Sapienza University of Rome, Dr Merola completed his psychiatry residency at the University of Florence, where he specialised in eating disorders. Alongside his clinical work, he became a visiting researcher at King’s College London, where his research explores the genetic architecture of psychiatric disorders through advanced computational analysis. He is also one of the founding trustees of the Foundation for Evolution and Mental Health charity. Dr Merola currently practises as a clinician at Online Psychiatry and is pursuing an MRC-funded clinical and research fellowship.
Furthermore, Dr Merola has published over 20 peer-reviewed scientific papers and presented his research at major international conferences, including the European Mathematical Genetics Meeting and the Majorana Centre for Scientific Culture. He also contributes to academic psychiatry as an associate editor for Frontiers in Psychiatry, serves on the editorial board of The Journal of Sexual Medicine, and is the author of Il paradosso della schizofrenia, a book reflecting his ongoing commitment to public mental health education.
Fees:
* Initial assessments (1h, including summary report and prescription): £400
* Review appointments (30min): £250
* ADHD assessments (3 appointments and questionnaires comprehensive report): £1200
* ASD assessment - Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised: £1600
* Child and Adolescent initial assessments (90min): £600
Clinics
Online Psychiatry
Central London, London, UK, W1GMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 6 years of experience
- Consultant child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist, Online Psychiatry
Subspecialties
- ADHD assessments
- ASD assessments
Education
- Psychiatry, Residency University of Florence (2025)
- MD, Universita degli Studi di Roma "La Sapienza" (2020)
Teaching posts
- Researcher, King's College London
Positions in organisations
- Founding trustee, Foundation for Evolution and Mental Health, Cambridge (2024 - present)
Publications and conferences
- Dr Merola's list of publications can be found on Google Scholar.|https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=plsMFxIAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao
- Book: 'Il paradosso della schizofrenia'
Languages spoken
- English
- Italian
Reviews
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- I found Dr Merola attentive, insightful and pragmatic during our initial consultation. We are meeting again in 4 weeks to review progress on the medication prescribed.
- This was an online psychiatry appointment. Dr. Merola was comprehensive and compassionate. He asked all the right questions and listened carefully. He is clearly grounded in providing high quality patient centered care. I am completely satisfied with the care I received and recommend him without reservation.
- My first session with Dr. Merola was very good. He listened carefully, explained things, and reassured me. We discussed psychological treatments and my family history. Finally, he suggested three pharmacological options, advising me and sharing my decision. Now, I will proceed with my treatment with much more confidence and commitment.
- My first session with Dr. Merola was very good. He listened carefully, explained things, and reassured me. We discussed psychological treatments and my family history. Finally, he suggested three pharmacological options, advising me and sharing my decision. Now, I will proceed with my treatment with much more confidence and commitment.
- I appreciate how Dr. Merola listened to my concerns and involved me in the treatment options. This collaborative approach made all the difference, and I am happy to continue under his guidance.
- Excellent online support.
- A very competent and up-to-date psychiatrist, dynamic, clear and professional. His pharmacological expertise and thoughtful approach truly make a difference in helping me feel better
- After trying many psychiatrists, I finally found someone I truly feel comfortable with. Dr. Merola is not only highly professional but also genuinely empathetic — a rare quality nowadays. I’m very grateful for his help and understanding!
- Dr. Giuseppe Pierpaolo Merola is a highly skilled and knowledgeable psychiatrist. He’s intellectually curious and constantly pursuing further learning. Passionate and genuinely caring, he builds warm, respectful relationships with his patients.
- I found Dr. Merola to be very professional and competent. I would recommend him even to my best friend if he needed a psychiatrist he could rely on.