Dr Bhaskaran Nathamaniar Charles – Psychiatrist -Kenilworth

Dr Bhaskaran Nathamaniar Charles – Psychiatrist -Kenilworth

Dr Bhaskaran Nathamaniar Charles practices exclusively at Netcare Akeso Kenilworth in Cape Town as a Specialist Psychiatrist. Moreover, he leads a full-time private practice at Mediclinic Crescent Mental Health Services in Claremont, and he holds admission rights at most private psychiatry units across the southern suburbs.

He earned his MBChB from the University of Cape Town in 2006. Subsequently, he completed the Fellowship of the College of Psychiatrists (FCPsych) in 2017 and then the MMed in Psychiatry in 2018. During registrar training at Lentegeur Hospital and UCT’s Department of Psychiatry, he managed acute admissions and child and adolescent services.

From 2018 to 2020, Dr Charles served as Consultant in Consultation–Liaison Psychiatry at Groote Schuur Hospital, where he led psycho-oncology and eating-disorder clinics. In addition, he lectures part-time at UCT and mentors junior psychiatrists. Consequently, he brings both academic rigour and clinical innovation—such as psychedelic-assisted therapies, DBT, and NLP—to every patient interaction.

Services

• Depressive Disorders: He conducts in-depth mood assessments and combines psychopharmacology with cognitive behavioural therapy. As a result, patients restore emotional balance and reduce relapse risk.

• Bipolar Mood Disorder: He stabilises mood fluctuations using tailored mood-stabiliser regimens alongside psychoeducational sessions. Consequently, patients learn to recognise warning signs and maintain functional routines.

• Anxiety Disorders: He employs trauma-informed CBT and guided relaxation—such as breathing exercises and progressive muscle relaxation—to ease chronic worry. Furthermore, he integrates mindfulness practices to build lasting coping skills.

• Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): He performs neuropsychological evaluations before prescribing stimulant or non-stimulant medications. In addition, he provides coaching on organisational strategies to enhance focus and productivity.

• Sleep Disorders: He develops customised sleep hygiene programmes that blend behavioural techniques with, when necessary, short-term pharmacological support. Therefore, patients achieve better rest and daytime alertness.

• Substance Use Disorders: He offers integrated dual-diagnosis care plans addressing addiction and co-occurring conditions. He uses motivational interviewing, relapse-prevention coaching, and family support to strengthen recovery networks.

• Trauma/Stressor-Related Disorders: He provides EMDR and trauma-focused CBT to help patients process distressing events safely. As a result, individuals build resilience and reclaim their sense of safety.

• Psychotic Disorders: He manages schizophrenia-spectrum and related conditions with antipsychotic medication, structured support groups, and family education. Consequently, patients gain symptom control and improved social integration.

• Personality Disorders: He specialises in DBT and schema-focused interventions, teaching emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness—both individually and in group modules.

• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): He applies exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy alongside SSRIs to reduce compulsive behaviours and intrusive thoughts, thereby restoring daily function.

Additional Information

Netcare Akeso Kenilworth features secure private consultation suites with ambient lighting and soundproofing to ensure confidentiality and comfort. Furthermore, its dedicated group-therapy rooms and serene therapy gardens support peer interaction and reflective practice.

The facility’s modern ECT unit includes continuous EEG monitoring, while advanced TMS equipment offers non-invasive neuro-modulation options. In addition, the Centre of Psychotherapy Excellence integrates mindfulness, art therapy, and social-skills workshops into cohesive treatment pathways.

Families may attend psychoeducation sessions that teach supportive strategies and strengthen home environments. Moreover, an online digital portal provides 24/7 access to self-assessment tools, guided exercises, and educational resources—empowering both clients and clinicians to track progress and adjust care in real time.

Take control of your mental health by scheduling a consultation with Dr Bhaskaran Nathamaniar Charles at Netcare Akeso Kenilworth today. Ask your referring physician to arrange an appointment or contact the clinic coordinator for assistance.