Consultant Psychiatrist, Medical Psychotherapist, Clinical Educator and international mental health leader.
Dr. Raja Natarajan brings over two decades of experience across the United Kingdom and India. As Founder & Academic Director of Bodhi Mind Care Institute, he leads BMCI's vision for internationally relevant mental health education.
His work combines clinical excellence, evidence-based education, compassionate leadership and innovation to develop future mental health professionals through high-quality training programmes.
20+
Years Experience
UK & India
Clinical Leadership
Global
Academic Collaborations
Academic Qualifications
- MBBS - Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, India
- Gold Medal in Psychiatry
- MRCPsych - Royal College of Psychiatrists, United Kingdom
- GMC Specialist Registration in General Adult Psychiatry
- FRCPsych - Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists
- MA Clinical Education - Institute of Education, University College London
Leadership Experience
- Director of Medical Education
- Clinical Director
- College Tutor
- CASC Preparatory Lead
- Postgraduate psychiatry education for trainees, medical students, consultants and multidisciplinary professionals
Areas of Expertise
- General Adult Psychiatry and Medical Psychotherapy
- Psychodynamic and trauma-informed psychological therapies
- qEEG Brain Mapping, Neurofeedback and rTMS
- Clinical education, simulation-based learning and reflective practice
- Compassionate leadership, organisational culture and workforce development
Awards & Recognition
- NHS Leadership Academy National Award for Compassionate Leadership
- National Award for Innovation in Medical Education
- Multiple Clinical Excellence Awards in the United Kingdom
