Dr. Balu Pitchiah
MBBS, MRCPsych, MBA (Oxford)
Physician Consultant Psychiatry
About Dr. Balu Pitchiah
Dr. Balu Pitchiah, voted Doctor of the Year 2018 by Asian Voice UK, is a highly regarded Consultant Psychiatrist known for his holistic and personalised approach to emotional, mental, and behavioural health. With international experience across the UK, UAE, and India, he works closely with professionals, entrepreneurs, and high achievers to help them overcome challenges such as anxiety, burnout, addiction, fear, and obsessional patterns. He has extensive experience in neurodivergence conditions and has consulted over 25,000 individuals with high functioning ADHD/ ASD.
With a strong foundation in neuro-economics, behavioural finance, and organisational behaviour, Dr. Balu supports individuals and teams in high-performance industries including finance, real estate, media, and technology. He combines medical expertise with insights from the Toyota Production System, Kintsugi (the art of healing and resilience), and Qihong (Eastern mind-body practices) to foster sustainable transformation in brain and behavioural health.
A member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (UK) and the American Psychiatric Association, Dr. Balu also holds an MBA from the University of Oxford. He champions the integration of mental and physical healthcare, innovative digital solutions, and functional wellness practices to help people achieve peak health and lifelong vitality.
Departments
Areas of Expertise
- General Adult Psychiatry – ADHD, ASD
- Behavioural Health and Organizational Behaviour
- Addiction Psychiatry
- Neuroeconomics and Behavioural Finance
- Expertise in treating high achievers and professionals in high-pressure industries
- Mind- Body Medicine
- Integrative personalized mental health care
Qualification
- MBA from University of Oxford (Class of 2008–09)
- M.B., B.S (Medical Degree)
- MRCPsych (Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists)
Professional Experience
- Consultant Psychiatrist and Head of General Psychiatry Services at Psychiatry-UK
- Consultant Psychiatrist at SyNC Positive Psychiatry Clinic, Bengaluru, India
- Consultant Psychiatrist at Private Therapy Clinic (March 2016–July 2022)
- Medical Director at Emotional Wellness Clinic, London
- Multiple other roles in psychiatric consultation across various NHS trusts and private healthcare services, with expertise in adult psychiatry, crisis management, addiction psychiatry, and organizational behavior.
Medical Associations
- Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, UK
- Member of the American Psychiatric Association
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