Dr Balu Pitchiah MBBS, MRCPsych, MBA was awarded the "Doctor of the Year 2018" by Asian Voice in a ceremony at the British Parliament. In addition to his private practice, he is Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry at the Primary Care Mental Health Liaison Team in The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea (Central and North-West London Foundation NHS Trust).
Dr Balu provides medical leadership to a multidisciplinary team responsible for assessment and treatment of patients referred from Primary Care and other agencies. He has been approved by the Secretary of State under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983 (2007) as having special expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorder.
He specialises in the management of common mental health problems including Stress, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Bipolar Affective Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder, and Addiction to prescribed medication. He has expertise working with high achievers from very diverse cultural and social backgrounds, and people with Type A personalities, helping them achieve their full potential while minimising the impact of their emotional problems on their work and family life.
Dr Balu provides medical leadership to a multidisciplinary team responsible for assessment and treatment of patients referred from Primary Care and other agencies. He has been approved by the Secretary of State under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983 (2007) as having special expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorder.
He specialises in the management of common mental health problems including Stress, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Bipolar Affective Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder, and Addiction to prescribed medication. He has expertise working with high achievers from very diverse cultural and social backgrounds, and people with Type A personalities, helping them achieve their full potential while minimising the impact of their emotional problems on their work and family life.
Dr Balu is an established presence in W1 and Harley Street. He is one of the team of professionals chosen by TV psychologist Dr. Becky Spelman as part of The Private Therapy Clinic. He also runs The Emotional Wellness Clinic in Mayfair.
Dr Balu's treatment approach is holistic, tailored to individual needs working in collaboration with his clients, who he believes are the experts in their own condition.
Dr Balu's treatment approach is holistic, tailored to individual needs working in collaboration with his clients, who he believes are the experts in their own condition.
