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Dr Gandhimathi Vajjiravelu
Area of Specialization : Neuropsychiatry, Child Psychiatry, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), De-addiction, Depression, Anxiety and Sleep Disorders
Doctor Designation : Consultant Psychiatrist
Medical Qualifications : MBBS, MD (Psychiatry)
Experience : 15+ Years
Practicing Location : Bengaluru
Languages Spoken : தமிழ், English, ಕನ್ನಡ
Current Work Location
Medicover Hospital, 351 ITPL Main Road, Whitefield Road, Krishnarajapura Hobli, Hoodi, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560048
Timings: Mon to Sat 9 AM - 1 PM
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Dr Gandhimathi Vajjiravelu is a Consultant Psychiatrist at Medicover Hospitals, Bengaluru. She has overall experience 6 years and holds an MBBS and MD in Psychiatry. She provides treatment and counselling for people suffering with mental health problems.
Her areas of expertise include General Psychiatry, Neuropsychiatry, Child Psychiatry and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). She also helps patient manage depression, anxiety, panic disorders, stress, OCD, sleep and sleep related problems ,Drug addiction, Gambling and Digital addiction,Personality disorders,Suicidal ideas.She speaks Tamil, English and Kannada.
Expertise & Treatments
Psychiatry
- Psychiatric Consultation
- Mental Health Assessment
- Diagnosis and Management of Mental Health Conditions
- Counselling and Psychiatric Care
- Management of Psychotic Disorders
Neuropsychiatry
- Neuropsychiatric Assessment
- Management of Behavioural and Emotional Concerns
- Assessment of Cognitive and Mental Health Difficulties
Dr Gandhimathi Vajjiravelu is a Consultant Psychiatrist at Medicover Hospitals, Bengaluru. She provides psychiatric care for adults and children with various mental health related problems. Her services include treatment and counselling for de-addiction,depression, anxiety, panic disorders, stress and sleep-related problems,Obessessive compulsive disorders, Psychotic disorders like Delusional disorders and Schizophrenia, Suicidal thoughts,Self harm behaviours, Conversion disorders(Dissociative disorders)like hyperventilation and pseudoseizures, Personality disorders.
She also provides care for children with ADHD, autism spectrum disorders and Intellectual Disabilities, Conduct disorders,ODD. Her areas of interest include Neuropsychiatry behavioural problems related to dementia, Child Psychiatry and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for depression,impulse control disorders, Borderline personality disorders. She also offers Motivation therapy for de-addiction, DBT ( Dialectical Behavioral therapy) for Borderline personality disorder, PMR ( Progressive muscle relaxation) techniques for Stress , Anxiety related problems.
She has received an award for a poster presentation at the South Zone level. Patients seeking help from a Psychiatrist in Bengaluru can consult her at Medicover Hospitals from Monday to Saturday, between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
Past Experience
- 15+ years of overall experience in Medicine practising as General practitioner.
- 6+ years of experience in Psychiatry.
Academic & Training Contributions
- Trained in Child psychiatry in the Institute of Child Health, Egmore for 4 weeks.
- Trained in Neuropsychiatry , Dept of Neurology, GMKMCH, Salem for 4 weeks
- Trained in In- patient care and supportive care and counselling services to patient and care-takers of patients with mental health problems for 6 weeks.
Awards & Achievements
- Received an award for a poster presentation at the South Zone level.
Memberships
- IMA (Indian Medical Association), Whitefield
- IPS (Indian Psychiatric Society)
Book Psychiatrist Consultation
November 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr Gandhimathi Vajjiravelu is a Consultant Psychiatrist at Medicover Hospitals, Bengaluru. She holds an MBBS and an MD in Psychiatry. She has overall 15 years of professional experience.
Her areas of expertise include General Psychiatry, Neuropsychiatry, Child Psychiatry and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
She provides care and counselling for depression, anxiety, panic disorders, stress, sleep problems,OCD,and psychotic disorders, Personality disorders.
Yes. Dr Gandhimathi provides psychiatric care for children with conditions such as ADHD/ADD, autism spectrum disorders, intellectual disabilities, and conduct disorders.
Yes. She offers treatment and counselling for people with depression, anxiety, panic disorders and stress-related concerns.
Yes. Dr Gandhimathi provides de-addiction care and counselling to help individuals manage substance dependence and work towards recovery.
Yes. She provides care for insomnia and other sleep-related disorders.
She has completed MBBS and MD in Psychiatry.
Dr Gandhimathi Vajjiravelu is available for psychiatric consultations at Medicover Hospitals, Whitefield, Bengaluru. Patients can contact the hospital to enquire about consultation timings and appointments.
Her consultation hours are Monday to Saturday, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. She speaks Tamil, English and Kannada.
