Dr Dharangini Dinakaran – Consultant Adult Psychiatrist – London

Dr Dharangini Dinakaran – Consultant Adult Psychiatrist – London

Dr Dharangini Dinakaran – Consultant Adult Psychiatrist – London practices at Clinical Partners’ London clinic, where she leads adult neuropsychiatric and forensic assessments. She earned her MBBS, MSc in Clinical and Public Health Aspects of Addictions from King’s College London, and a Clinical Certificate in Psychopharmacology. Moreover, she holds MRCPsych and a CCT in General Adult Psychiatry and Addictions Accreditation. Consequently, she blends medical expertise with specialist training in addiction and forensic psychiatry.

Furthermore, Dr Dinakaran specialises in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of depression, bipolar affective disorder, psychotic illness, personality disorders, eating disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). She also applies gold-standard ADI-R protocols for adult autism assessments. Therefore, clients receive comprehensive, evidence-based care that addresses both neurodevelopmental and mood-related challenges.

Meanwhile, she regularly undertakes medico-legal work as an Expert Witness. She prepares detailed reports for criminal courts on fitness to plead, criminal responsibility, pre-sentencing, and disposal. In addition, she advises Family Courts on the impact of mental illness and addictive behaviours in child-care proceedings. As a result, her family-court and mental-health-tribunal contributions remain highly regarded.

Throughout her career, Dr Dinakaran has registered with the General Medical Council and holds memberships with the Royal College of Psychiatrists, the Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management, the Forensic Peer Review Network, the Society of Expert Witness, and the British Association of Psychopharmacology. Consequently, her multidisciplinary network enriches every care plan.

Services

• ADHD Assessment & Management: detailed evaluations using clinical interviews and rating scales to clarify attention and executive-function profiles

• Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessments: structured ADOS-2 sessions and multi-informant interviews to map social communication and sensory differences

• Mood Disorder Treatment: personalised protocols for depression, bipolar affective disorder, and related mood conditions

• Psychotic Illness Care: antipsychotic regimens paired with supportive psychotherapy for schizophrenia and related disorders

• Personality Disorder Therapies: evidence-based interventions that address interpersonal dynamics and emotional regulation

• PTSD & Trauma Treatment: trauma-informed approaches including EMDR and stabilisation techniques

• Eating Disorder Management: integrated therapy plans combining nutritional support, CBT, and family liaison

• Addiction Services: specialist assessments and treatment pathways for substance misuse and behavioural addictions

• Medico-Legal Reporting: expert witness evaluations and reports for criminal, family, immigration, and tribunal settings

• Multidisciplinary Liaison: collaborative work with psychologists, speech therapists, and occupational therapists

Additional Information

Clinical Partners’ London clinic features purpose-built consultation rooms equipped with interactive digital platforms for real-time symptom tracking. Moreover, sensory-friendly décor and adjustable lighting create a calming environment. In addition, secure one-way mirror observation supports professional training without disrupting consultations.

Meanwhile, the practice offers telehealth consultations via an encrypted video portal, ensuring flexibility for busy clients. Each patient completes secure online questionnaires before sessions, which streamlines face-to-face time. As a result, Dr Dinakaran can focus fully on in-depth assessment and personalised care planning.

Furthermore, every client receives a bespoke resource pack, complete with visual aids, home-practice workbooks, and recommended digital apps. Therefore, families reinforce therapeutic strategies between appointments and track progress through protected online dashboards.

In addition, the multidisciplinary team convenes weekly case-review meetings, bringing together psychiatrists, psychologists, speech and language therapists, and occupational therapists. Consequently, every care plan benefits from collective expertise and the latest evidence-based practice.

Finally, Clinical Partners hosts regular community workshops on topics such as stress management, positive behaviour support, and neurodiversity awareness. Participants leave equipped with practical tools and supportive peer networks. To begin your personalised psychiatric journey, arrange an initial consultation with Dr Dharangini Dinakaran – Consultant Adult Psychiatrist – London today. Let her expert guidance lead you toward clarity, confidence, and lasting well-being.