Primala Ashokan

I’m Dr Primala Ashokan, a Consultant Psychiatrist with over a decade of experience helping people navigate some of life’s most challenging moments.
Born and raised in East London to South Indian parents who migrated to the UK in the 1980s, I have always been deeply connected to the community that shaped me. After studying Medicine at Imperial College London, I returned to East London to serve that same community. I currently work as a psychiatrist in the NHS, supporting those with mental disorders including Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Depression, Anxiety, ADHD and Autism. I decided that I wanted to be able to also provide psychological interventions for my clients as I feel it is important to provide holistic care tailored to my clients’ needs.
I have completed a post-graduate diploma in Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy. This has allowed me to offer an integrated approach towards my patients that combines medical expertise with psychological insight. My work is grounded in cultural sensitivity, shaped by both my own heritage and my years working with diverse communities. As a PRT therapist I will be able to help those with sexual dysfunction such as vaginismus, erectile dysfunction, rapid or delayed ejaculation and anorgasmia, as well as help couples who would like help in improving their intimacy. I believe in thorough, collaborative assessments that focus not just on symptoms, but also on personal strengths and resilience. I am also trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing), ensuring that I can offer truly holistic, trauma-informed care.