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Dr Greg Shields

Consultant Psychiatrist and Cancer Specialist Psychiatrist

BA, BSc, MBBS, MRCPsych

Schoen Clinic Chelsea Clinics; Mondays.


Dr Shields is a Consultant General Adult and Liaison Psychiatrist with specialist expertise in oncology, palliative care, and the mental health of people with serious or life-threatening illnesses.


At Schoen Clinic Chelsea, he offers assessment and treatment for a range of mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, personality disorders and neuropsychiatric conditions, as well as psychological treatment for individuals and couples living with cancer.


He is currently the lead psychiatrist at the King’s College Hospital Cancer Psychological Care Team.


He trained at South London and Maudsley (SLaM) NHS Foundation Trust in general adult and liaison neuropsychiatry and led the Leukaemia UK Mind and Body Programme at King’s College Hospital. He was previously the clinical lead for inpatient services at the National Psychosis Unit (SLaM). He is also a senior manager at Maudsley Learning, overseeing mental health education and training delivered across the UK and internationally.


Dr Shields is an accredited Managing Cancer and Living Meaningfully (CALM) therapist and the founding member of the London CALM supervision group. He has previously practised psychodynamic therapy and Mentalisation Based Therapy (MBT) and brings a holistic understanding and collaborative approach to his work with patients and their families.


He also offers assessment and treatment of insomnia including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBTi).


New self-funding initial appointment - £750

CBTi sleep insomnia 6-week course - £1,850


Dr Shields welcomes self-funding patients to his Schoen Clinic Chelsea practice. Book an appointment today by calling 020 3146 2300 or complete our pre-screening questionnaire online anytime to suit you.

Dr Greg Shields

Areas of expertise:


Mental health associated with:

  • Oncology

  • Palliative care

  • Serious or life-threatening illnesses


Mental health conditions:


Specialist training/Awards:


  • Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists

  • Managing Cancer and Living Meaningfully (CALM) certified therapist

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBTi) certification

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