Dr Joan Brunton is a highly experienced Consultant Psychiatrist with over twenty years dedicated to supporting people through meaningful and lasting recovery. She brings specialist expertise in eating disorders, alongside broad experience across adult mental health.
Joan completed her medical degree at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospitals (UMDS) in 1994 and went on to a BSc in Psychology at University College London. She began her psychiatry training in 1996 and discovered a lasting passion for eating disorder treatment during an SHO post under Professor Lacey in 1998. This early exposure led her to pursue advanced, lecturer‑level training in Eating Disorders at St George’s, University of London.
Since becoming a Consultant Psychiatrist in 2005, Joan has worked across both community and inpatient services, playing a key role in developing the Community Eating Disorders Service and Day Hospital at South West London and St George’s Mental Health Trust. Her work has consistently centred on delivering thoughtful, person‑centred psychiatric care grounded in evidence, empathy and collaboration.
At Orri, Joan’s therapeutic approach integrates psychological and medical perspectives to meet each individual’s unique needs. She draws on CBT, MANTRA, MBT, and family‑based skills, valuing a holistic approach that brings together emotional, psychological and physical aspects of wellbeing.
