Dr Chanakya Jonnalagadda

Psychiatrist

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“Psychiatrist with interests in addictions, trauma, autistic spectrum disorders, ADHD and chronic pain.”

About Me

I guide adults facing challenges like addictions, trauma, ADHD, or autistic spectrum disorders. As a psychiatrist, I also understand the unique impact of chronic pain on well-being. We can explore your concerns together, aiming to develop clear strategies. My broad interests mean I appreciate how different issues often connect, offering a comprehensive perspective. This integrated approach is particularly helpful for those with complex or co-occurring conditions.

Approach

Starting from the clinical interests noted earlier, I work by blending careful assessment with practical, paced interventions so we can map how different difficulties interact in your life. In my Cape Town consulting room we speak in English, set clear session goals, and use a mix of focused talking, skill-building between visits, and targeted therapeutic techniques when safe and helpful. Sessions tend to feel structured yet collaborative, with attention to pain, mood and attention patterns. This way of working often suits adults facing overlapping or persistent problems who want clear, manageable steps forward.

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Basic Information

Cape Town, South Africa

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Services

Services Offered:

Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.
ECT
Electroconvulsive Therapy, a medical procedure performed under anaesthesia that uses electrical stimulation to treat severe, treatment-resistant depression and other conditions.
Pain Management
Psychological approaches to chronic pain that address the emotional, cognitive, and behavioural dimensions of living with persistent pain.
Psychiatry
A branch of medicine specialising in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions, including the prescribing of medication.
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EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, a therapy that uses guided eye movements to help the brain process and integrate traumatic memories.
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Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
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Works With:

Adults
Families
Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

Addiction
A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.
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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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ADHD / Attention
A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.
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Autism (ASD)
A neurodevelopmental condition affecting social communication, sensory processing, and behaviour patterns, with a wide range of presentations and strengths.
Chronic Illness
A long-term health condition (e.g., diabetes, autoimmune disease, chronic pain) that persists over time and affects physical, emotional, and social well-being.
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PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.
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Psychosis
A mental state in which a person loses contact with reality, which may involve hallucinations, delusions, or severely disordered thinking.
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Sexual Issues
Difficulties related to sexual functioning, desire, identity, or behaviour that cause distress or interfere with relationships.
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Sleep Problems
Persistent difficulties with falling asleep, staying asleep, or achieving restful sleep, including insomnia, nightmares, and disrupted sleep patterns.
Trauma
The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.
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