Dr. Gautami Thirumalaisamy
Consultant Psychiatrist
Qualifications
MBBS, MD, DNB (Psychiatry)
Trichy SRM College and Research Centre, Trichy
KAPV Government Medical College, Trichy
Professional Summary
Dr. Gautami Thirumalaisamy has been practising since 2021. Her areas of particular interest include neuropsychiatry, de-addiction, mood and anxiety disorders, child and adolescent psychiatry, and women’s mental health and perinatal psychiatry.
Conditions Commonly Worked With
Dr. Gautami Thirumalaisamy works with depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia / psychosis, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, social anxiety, trauma-related conditions / PTSD, alcohol-use problems, substance-use disorders, child and adolescent mental health, ADHD / attention difficulties, autism / developmental concerns, sleep-related mental health problems, geriatric mental health, memory / cognitive concerns, women’s mental health, and severe mental illness.
Services & Treatment Areas
Dr. Gautami Thirumalaisamy provides medication management, ECT, treatment for treatment-resistant mental illness and addiction treatment.
Psychiatric Practice
- Adult psychiatry
- Child and adolescent psychiatry
- Geriatric psychiatry
- Addiction psychiatry
- Emergency psychiatry
- Inpatient psychiatry
- Consultation-liaison psychiatry
- Rehabilitation psychiatry
Languages & Age Groups
Languages
- English
- Tamil
- Hindi
Age Groups
- Children
- Adolescents
- Adults
- Older Adults
Professional Registration
Tamil Nadu Medical Council
Registration Number: 118329
Academic & Research Work
Dr. Gautami Thirumalaisamy is involved in undergraduate teaching, postgraduate teaching, clinical research, Sub-Investigator work and clinical trials.
Professional Memberships
Indian Psychiatric Society (IPS)
Madurai Association of Psychiatrists (MAP)
Locations / Consultation Availability
Consultation availability may vary by location and schedule.
Approach to Care
Dr. Gautami Thirumalaisamy’s approach includes detailed assessment, shared decision-making, family involvement where appropriate, strong emphasis on psychoeducation, long-term follow-up and relapse prevention, recovery and functional improvement, physical-health monitoring, individualised treatment and multidisciplinary team care.
Working with Dr. Gautami Thirumalaisamy
I believe in a compassionate, collaborative approach combining evidence-based medical care with practical psychoeducation to foster lasting recovery and well-being.
What to Expect in a First Consultation
During a first consultation, the discussion may focus on current symptoms, previous psychiatric or psychological history, family history, sleep, physical health, medication history, alcohol or substance use, risk and safety, and previous treatment response.
Current concerns
Current symptoms and the concerns that brought you for support.
Previous history
Previous psychiatric or psychological history and previous treatment response.
Family history
Relevant family history.
Sleep and physical health
Sleep patterns and physical health concerns.
Medication and substance use
Medication history and alcohol or substance use where relevant.
Risk and safety
Risk and safety concerns where relevant.
Patient Preparation
Patients and families may bring previous prescriptions, a current medication list, previous medical or mental-health records, relevant laboratory reports, details of previous treatment and a family member where appropriate.
Family Participation in Care
Family participation is usually encouraged where appropriate.
Philosophy of Care
Understand the person before treating the symptoms.
Care should be individualised to the person’s needs.
Recovery includes functioning and quality of life, not only symptom reduction.
Mental and physical health should be considered together.
Book an Appointment
Connect with Ahana Hospitals to arrange an appointment with Dr. Gautami Thirumalaisamy.