Dr. Raja Natarajan is a consultant psychiatrist at the private therapy clinic with an experience of working in psychiatry for over 24 years in the NHS. He started his NHS career in psychiatry at Colchester, Essex and moved to Oxford to complete his higher training in psychiatry. He has worked in HMP Chelmsford providing in reach psychiatry to the prison health wing.
Dr. Natarajan is a valuable member of the team of psychiatrists at Private Therapy Clinic, where he brings his experience of assessing and treating people with low mood, anxiety, grief, loss, personality difficulties, OCD, memory problems, mood swings, alcohol problems, gambling issues and any form of addiction. He specialises in medico legal reports for immigration related matters.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Raja is also a leader in the field of mental health care. He currently serves as the Clinical Director at Berkshire Health Care NHS Foundation Trust, where he oversees the delivery of high-quality patient care across multiple services. He is also the Director of Medical Education at the same organization, where he is responsible for ensuring that medical staff receive the highest quality of training and education.
Dr. Raja’s outstanding work in the field of mental health has been recognized with numerous awards and achievements. In particular, he was awarded the National Award for innovation in leadership for supporting clinical leaders and promoting kind and compassionate culture in psychiatric inpatient units by the NHS Leadership Academy. He is also a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists and is on the Specialist register at the General Medical Council.
Throughout his career, Dr. Raja has demonstrated a strong commitment to improving the quality of care for patients with mental health conditions. He has worked in a variety of psychiatric settings, including acute psychiatric wards, crisis teams, community mental health teams, and forensic psychiatric units, and he has developed a deep understanding of the diverse needs of patients with different mental health conditions.
Overall, Dr. Raja Natarajan is an exceptional psychiatrist who is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care for his patients. His extensive clinical experience, leadership skills, and commitment to patient care make him a valuable asset to any healthcare organization. He is a leader in the field of mental health care and is committed to advancing the field through his clinical work, research, and education.
Specialization
- Addiction Treatment
- Alcohol Addiction Treatment
- Anxiety Treatment
- Bipolar Disorder Treatment
- Depression Treatment
- Gambling Addiction
- Mood Related Difficulties
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Treatment
- Psychological Treatment for Medical Trauma
- Paranoia, Schizophrenia and Psychosis
- Psychological Tests & Assessments for Expert Witness & medico legal (and other purposes).
- Personality Disorders (PD)
- Self Harm