Services
A comprehensive assessment of your mental health, symptoms, history and current concerns, ending with a discussion of options and next steps.
Request an Initial ConsultationThe consultation may include
Follow-up appointments provide continuity of care after an initial assessment.
Enquire About Follow-Up CareFollow-up appointments may be used to
A structured psychiatric assessment of attention, activity and impulsivity difficulties in adulthood. An assessment is not a guarantee of diagnosis — its purpose is to understand your difficulties accurately, including other possible explanations.
Enquire About ADHD AssessmentThe assessment may involve
Addiction can involve alcohol and drugs as well as behavioural patterns such as gambling. It often occurs alongside other mental-health difficulties, and assessment looks at the whole picture.
Discuss Addiction SupportAreas that may be addressed
Neurological conditions — and complex physical illness more broadly — can be associated with changes in mood, anxiety, behaviour, thinking or perception. Specialist psychiatric assessment considers how brain, body and mind interact, and how psychiatric symptoms may best be managed alongside neurological care. Dr. Chandrappa's experience includes consultation liaison psychiatry at the interface between physical and mental health.
Enquire About NeuropsychiatryNeuromodulation
Neuromodulation treatments influence brain activity using magnetic or electrical stimulation. They are considered for specific conditions only after a full psychiatric assessment, and are not suitable for everyone. No treatment can guarantee a particular outcome.
Enquire About NeuromodulationrTMS
Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
rTMS uses a magnetic coil placed against the scalp to deliver pulses that stimulate specific areas of the brain involved in mood regulation. It does not require anaesthesia, and people are usually awake and able to resume normal activities after each session.
In the UK, rTMS is most commonly considered for depression, particularly when other treatments have not helped enough. A course typically involves regular sessions over several weeks. Like all treatments, it has potential side effects — such as headache or scalp discomfort — and is not suitable for everyone.
ECT
Electroconvulsive Therapy
ECT is carried out under general anaesthetic and muscle relaxant. A brief, controlled electrical current is passed through the brain to produce a short seizure. It is delivered in specialist clinical settings by a trained team.
ECT may be considered for severe depression and certain other serious conditions, usually when other treatments have not been effective or when a rapid response is clinically needed. Potential side effects, including effects on memory, are discussed in detail as part of informed consent.
Dr. Chandrappa previously led an NHS ECT service. Where ECT may be relevant, a consultation can help consider whether a referral to an appropriate service is suitable.
How it works
Complete the consultation enquiry form.
Discuss your concerns, symptoms, history and goals with Dr. Chandrappa.
Receive an individualised assessment and discuss appropriate treatment options.
Where appropriate, arrange follow-up appointments and ongoing treatment.
Whether you are seeking an initial psychiatric assessment, specialist advice or ongoing care, the first step is a conversation.