Dr Primala Ashokan

Dr Primala Ashokan is a Consultant Psychiatrist who has worked in the NHS since 2012. She completed her medical training in London and has extensive experience working with patients from diverse cultural and social backgrounds across the capital.

Dr Ashokan has broad clinical experience across a wide range of psychiatric conditions, including ADHD, autism, depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, psychosis, bipolar affective disorder, and personality disorders. She is highly experienced in completing detailed ADHD assessments and is trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing), giving her particular expertise in assessing for and understanding the impact of trauma on mental health. Her trauma-informed approach allows her to recognise how early and complex life experiences shape present-day symptoms and coping patterns.

She adopts a holistic and collaborative approach to assessment and treatment. Her priority is to create a safe, containing space where patients feel comfortable sharing their narrative. She integrates biological, psychological, social, and developmental perspectives in order to provide thoughtful and individualised care.

Dr Ashokan has completed a diploma in Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy, further enhancing her ability to work inclusively and sensitively with those with gender and sexual diversity. This additional training strengthens her understanding of relational dynamics, attachment, intimacy, and identity within mental health care.

Alongside her clinical work, she is actively involved in teaching and supervision of medical students and junior doctors. She has completed a Certificate in Learning and Teaching with Queen Mary University of London, reflecting her commitment to high standards of medical education and mentorship.

Dr Ashokan combines clinical expertise with warmth, curiosity, and respect for each individual’s lived experience, aiming to support meaningful and sustainable change in the lives of her patients.