Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Chandrappa will ask about your current concerns and symptoms, your mental and physical health history, any previous treatment and medication, and your personal circumstances and goals. At the end, he will share his initial impressions and discuss possible next steps. You are welcome to ask questions throughout.

Appointment lengths vary depending on the type of consultation. Initial assessments are longer than follow-up appointments. The practice will confirm the length of your appointment when it responds to your enquiry.

Dr. Chandrappa is a general adult psychiatrist with additional specialist training in addiction psychiatry. Clinical interests include mood and anxiety disorders, OCD, adult ADHD, autism-related mental-health needs, addiction, psychosis, personality disorders, neuropsychiatry and neuromodulation. If you are unsure whether your concern is appropriate, please describe it in your enquiry.

Yes, adult ADHD is one of Dr. Chandrappa's clinical interests. An assessment explores current and childhood difficulties and considers other possible explanations. An assessment does not guarantee a diagnosis or a particular treatment.

Dr. Chandrappa offers psychiatric assessment and support for adults with autism and associated mental-health needs. Please describe what you are looking for in your enquiry, and the practice will advise whether this service is appropriate for you.

Addiction psychiatry is a core area of Dr. Chandrappa's training and experience. Assessment and treatment planning can cover alcohol, drugs, behavioural addictions and co-occurring mental-health conditions. Some people may need additional services, such as supervised detoxification, which would be discussed with you.

As a consultant psychiatrist, Dr. Chandrappa can prescribe medication where it is clinically appropriate following assessment. Whether medication is recommended depends on your individual circumstances, and alternatives will be discussed with you.

Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) is a non-invasive treatment that uses magnetic pulses to stimulate areas of the brain involved in mood. It is most commonly considered for depression. It is not suitable for everyone, and suitability is decided after a full assessment.

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) is a treatment given under general anaesthetic in specialist settings, usually considered for severe depression or certain other serious conditions when other treatments have not worked or rapid treatment is needed. Benefits and risks, including effects on memory, are discussed in detail before any decision.

You can indicate whether you would prefer an in-person or online appointment in the enquiry form. The practice will confirm which formats are available for your situation when it responds.

Complete the consultation enquiry form on this website. The practice will review your enquiry and contact you with information about availability and next steps.