Dr. Poongodi Bala

MBBS, MRCPsych (Adult Psychiatry, UK), CCT (Child Psychiatry, UK)
Consultant Adult, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Chennai

[Former Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Manchester, UK]

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Dr. Poongodi Bala [MBBS, MRCPsych (UK), CCT in Child Psychiatry (London, UK)] is a UK trained Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist with 10 years of experience in various aspects of Psychiatry. Dr Poongodi Bala completed her extensive training in Psychiatry and specialised in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in Manchester following which she worked as a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist in Manchester, UK prior to her move to India in June 2017.

Dr. Poongodi Bala has successfully managed several hundreds of cases of ADHD, Autism, Behavioural difficulties, Learning difficulties, School Related Issues, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Dyslexia, Tics, Medically Unexplained Symptoms, Depression, Suicidal/Self-harm thoughts, Anxiety, Psychosomatic problems, Psychosis, Addiction (alcohol, mobilephone, illicit drugs), Sleep difficulties, Sibling rivalry, Gender Identity Disorder, Eating disorder, Marital issues, Aggressive Behaviour, Personality disorder, Grief and Post-traumatic stress disorder.

Dr. Poongodi Bala provides counselling to improve self-esteem,confidence and individual (work/study) performance. She provides parenting guidance and support for behavioural problems in children. She provides psychological therapy and medication for adults to treat their difficulties.

Dr. Poongodi Bala has completed and presented various research projects at UK National Conferences including an extensive project on autism in children with Neurofibromatosis. She has had special training in Psychodynamic therapy, Family Therapy, CBT therapy, Webster Parental Training and ADOS assessment for autism in UK.

Dr. Poongodi Bala has experience in both psychotherapeutic techniques and medication treatment options enable her to offer a holistic care. She believes in improving individual’s emotional well-being by helping them cope better with challenging situations to boost their confidence and self-esteem as well as with appropriate guidance and support to parents.

Specialisation

  • Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Memberships

  • Royal College Of Psychiatrists, London, UK
  • General Medical Council (GMC), London, UK
  • Tamilnadu Medical Council, Chennai [Registration number 69399]

Education

  • MBBS - PSG Institute of Medical Science & Research, Coimbatore, India, 2002
  • MRCPsych (UK) - Royal College of Psychiatrists, London, UK, 2013
  • CCT- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - General Medical Council, London, UK, 2016

Experience

  • 2016 – 2017 Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist at Northwest Boroughs Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
  • 2008-2016 Adult and Child Psychiatrist, Manchester, UK

Professional Training

  • ADOS (Autistic Diagnostic Observation Schedule) Training, London, UK
  • CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) training, Manchester, UK
  • Psychodynamic Therapy Training, Manchester, UK
  • Gender Dysphoria Training, Glasgow, UK
  • SAVRY Training, Prestwich, UK
  • Psychopharmacology Training, Manchester, UK
  • Family Therapy Training, Manchester, UK
  • Medical Leadership in practice, Birmingham, UK
  • Eating disorders Masterclass, Manchester, UK
  • Safeguarding Training in Children, Preston, UK
  • Webster parental training, Manchester, UK

Research

  • Qualitative study of experiences of NF1 families with Autism (Manchester, UK)

Publication

  • Scholastic backwardness- Remedial strategies, IJPP (Indian Journal of Practical Paediatrics.)
  • Involved in national suicide prevention guidelines for children and adolescents
  • Involved in National Mental Health Training module by Indian Academy of Paediatrics for professionals.

Conference Speaker

  • Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Conference, Nottingham, UK
  • North West Autumn RCPsych Conference, Manchester, UK
  • 14th Annual CAMHS Trainees Conference, London, UK
  • Medical Leadership and Management Conference, London, UK
  • Kongu PEDICON conference, Coimbatore, India
  • ADOLESCON (National adolescent conference), Bangalore
  • Annual NICE Autism Conference, Chennai
  • TN Government child protection programme
  • NAPEM (National Paediatric Emergency Medicine) Conference, Bangalore

Media Experience

  • Chief guest in Zee TV Tamil talk show 2019
  • Interview in News 18 Chanel June 2018
  • Written articles in Ananda Vikatan (Tamil weekly magazine)
  • Released several parenting awareness videos on Vikatan online