Dr. Sowmya Selvaraj

Dr Sowmya Selvaraj is a Psychiatrist in Bengaluru with 15 years of experience.

She currently serves as a Consultant at Narayana Multispeciality Hospital, HSR Layout.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Sowmya S specialises in non-invasive brain stimulation, adult mood disorders, cognitive behavioural therapy, and women's mental health.

Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation

She utilises advanced neuromodulation techniques, including repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation and transcranial direct current stimulation, to treat therapy-resistant depression and psychiatric disorders.

Adult Psychiatry and Severe Mental Illnesses

She manages severe psychiatric conditions, including schizophrenia, bipolar affective disorder, and acute psychotic episodes, through individualized pharmacotherapy.

Depression, Anxiety, and Psychotherapy

She treats major depressive disorders, generalized anxiety, and panic conditions, integrating evidence-based cognitive behavioural therapy to support long-term recovery.

Women's Mental Health and Sleep Disorders

Dr Sowmya manages perinatal psychiatric conditions, premenstrual dysphoric disorders, and chronic sleep-wake cycle disturbances, including insomnia.

Educational Background

She completed her MBBS, followed by an MD in Psychiatry and a PhD in Psychiatry from the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru.

Awards, Research, and Publications

Dr Sowmya Selvaraj was awarded the Wellcome Trust DBT India Alliance Fellowship, the Young Researcher Award by the World Psychiatric Association in Berlin in 2017, and recognition from the World Federation of Societies of Biological Psychiatry in 2019.

She has authored over thirty scientific papers in peer-reviewed medical journals with extensive citations in neuropsychiatry.

Book an Appointment

Connect via HexaHealth for seamless scheduling and priority consultation with Dr Sowmya Selvaraj for expert psychiatric and mental healthcare.