MBBS, MRCPsych,Master’s degree in Clinical Education
International Mental Health Leader | Consultant Psychiatrist | Clinical Educator | Holistic Care Pioneer
Dr. Raja Natarajan stands as one of the foremost international leaders in mental health care, bringing over two decades of transformative clinical, academic, and leadership experience across the United Kingdom, India, and globally. As Managing Director and CEO of Bodhi Mind Care Hospital in Coimbatore, he has established a world-class centre that redefines holistic mental health and wellbeing through innovative, compassionate care.
Dr. Raja’s influence extends far beyond traditional clinical practice, positioning him as an internationally recognized mental health leader who has spearheaded groundbreaking initiatives across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. His work encompasses simulation training, suicide prevention strategies, leadership development, and revolutionary service design models that have shaped mental health policies and practices on a global scale. This exceptional contribution has earned him prestigious awards from the NHS Leadership Academy, the Academy of Medical Educators, and multiple international psychiatric associations.
His distinguished academic journey includes MBBS, MRCPsych, and specialist psychiatry certification, complemented by a Master’s degree in Clinical Education from University College London. During his illustrious NHS career, he reached pinnacle positions as Clinical Director and Director of Medical Education at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, where he garnered national recognition for revolutionary innovations in clinical leadership, medical education, and staff wellbeing programs.
Dr. Raja’s clinical mastery encompasses the full spectrum of mental health conditions, with specialized training and certification as an ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) and ADHD assessor. His comprehensive expertise spans neurodevelopmental disorders with advanced assessment and intervention for ASD and ADHD, specialized treatment for mood disorders including depression and bipolar disorder, comprehensive care for anxiety spectrum conditions including OCD and PTSD, holistic approaches to addiction medicine covering substance use disorders and behavioral addictions, and the integration of multiple co-occurring conditions through personalized treatment protocols.
At Bodhi Mind Care Hospital, Dr. Raja has created a revolutionary integrated model that seamlessly combines his extensive UK clinical expertise with proven Indian holistic healing traditions. The hospital offers a comprehensive ecosystem of care including advanced psychiatric interventions, evidence-based psychological therapies, cutting-edge neurotherapies, and innovative wellness programmes. His holistic approach addresses the complete person, integrating mind, body, and spirit in the healing process.
His leadership philosophy centers on making mental health care universally accessible while eliminating stigma through evidence-based, culturally sensitive approaches that bridge Western clinical excellence with traditional healing wisdom. Through his continued work with OxfordPsych, his UK-based educational platform, Dr. Raja remains passionate about training and mentoring the next generation of psychiatrists globally.
Dr. Raja’s mission remains unwavering: to save lives, improve access, and inspire healthier, happier living through quality mental health care that honors both scientific rigor and holistic healing traditions, establishing him as a true pioneer in international mental health leadership.
