Expert Psychiatry Consultation in Kochi — Compassionate Care for Your Mental Health
A psychiatric consultation is simply an appointment with a medical specialist who is trained to diagnose and treat conditions that affect the mind, mood, and behaviour. Just as you would see a cardiologist for a heart problem or an endocrinologist for diabetes, a psychiatrist is the right specialist to see when your mental or emotional health is affecting your life.
At CBB Hospital (Cochin Hospital for Brain and Behavioral Health), Kochi, our psychiatry consultations are thorough, unhurried, confidential, and compassionate. We serve patients from Kochi, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Alappuzha, Thiruvananthapuram, and across Kerala — as well as NRI patients and their families seeking trusted specialist care back home.
Busting the Biggest Myth — “Only Pagal People See a Psychiatrist”
This is one of the most harmful misconceptions in Indian society — and it stops millions of people from getting the help they genuinely need. The reality is that most of our patients are ordinary, functioning individuals: students, working professionals, homemakers, business owners, elderly individuals — people dealing with depression, anxiety, sleep problems, relationship difficulties, grief, or stress. They are not “mad.” They are simply human beings who are struggling and who deserve expert support.
Seeing a psychiatrist does not mean you are “mentally unstable.” It means you are taking your health seriously. And at CBB Hospital, we will treat you with the same dignity and respect you would expect from any other medical specialist.
What Happens During a Psychiatry Consultation at CBB Hospital?
Our consultations are structured to ensure you feel heard, understood, and supported from the very first appointment:
- Comprehensive Mental Health Assessment: Your psychiatrist will spend dedicated time understanding your symptoms, their onset and duration, how they are affecting your daily life, your medical and family history, and any previous treatment you may have received.
- Physical Health Review: As doctors, our psychiatrists ensure that physical health conditions (thyroid disorders, vitamin deficiencies, neurological problems, hormonal imbalances) that can mimic or worsen mental health symptoms are identified and addressed.
- Accurate Diagnosis: Using internationally recognised diagnostic criteria, your psychiatrist will explain your diagnosis clearly — in simple language, without unnecessary medical jargon.
- Personalised Treatment Plan: A tailored treatment plan is developed — which may include medication, psychotherapy, lifestyle changes, or a combination — based on your diagnosis, preferences, and circumstances.
- Medication Counselling: If medication is recommended, every aspect will be explained to you — what it is, how it works, expected benefits, possible side effects, and for how long you may need to take it. No medication is started without your informed consent.
- Family Involvement: Where appropriate and with your consent, family members can be involved in the consultation to better understand your condition and how they can support your recovery.
- Follow-up Planning: Every patient leaves with a clear plan for the next steps — including when to follow up, what to watch for, and how to reach us if needed between appointments.
Conditions Managed Through Our Psychiatry Consultations
- Depression — persistent low mood, hopelessness, loss of interest, fatigue, sleep and appetite changes
- Anxiety Disorders — generalised anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety, health anxiety, phobias
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) — intrusive thoughts, repetitive rituals, religious or contamination obsessions
- Bipolar Disorder — mood swings between highs (mania) and lows (depression)
- Schizophrenia & Psychosis — hallucinations, delusions, disorganised thinking, disconnection from reality
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) — following accidents, assault, domestic abuse, or other trauma
- Sleep Disorders — insomnia, hypersomnia, sleep-wake cycle disruptions
- Addiction & Substance Use — alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, opioids, prescription drug misuse
- Eating Disorders — anorexia, bulimia, binge eating
- Personality Disorders — borderline, narcissistic, avoidant, and other personality presentations
- Psychosomatic Disorders — physical symptoms (pain, fatigue, breathlessness) driven by psychological distress
- Postnatal/Postpartum Mental Health — depression, anxiety, or psychosis after childbirth
- Dementia & Late-Life Psychiatric Disorders — memory loss, confusion, late-life depression, and behavioural changes in the elderly
- Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Conditions — ADHD, autism, learning disabilities, exam stress, teenage depression and anxiety
Our Consultation Format — Outpatient & Inpatient
- Outpatient Consultation (OPD): Regular scheduled appointments for assessment, diagnosis, medication management, and review. Available Monday to Saturday, 9 AM to 6 PM.
- Inpatient Admission: For patients requiring intensive care, close monitoring, or medically supervised treatment — including crisis situations and medication stabilisation.
- Emergency Psychiatric Consultation: Our team is available around the clock for urgent psychiatric assessments including suicidal crises, acute psychotic episodes, and severe behavioural disturbances.
- Telepsychiatry / Video Consultation: For patients unable to attend in person — including those from distant locations, NRIs, or those preferring the privacy of their own home.
Our Psychiatry Team
CBB Hospital’s psychiatry department is led by a team of highly qualified, experienced, and deeply empathetic specialists:
- Dr. Saleem Pallisserikuzhiyil — Senior Consultant Psychiatrist
- Dr. Tehmina Asif — Consultant Psychiatrist
- Dr. Seethu Lakshmi — Consultant Psychiatrist
- Dr. Bavij Balan — Consultant Psychiatrist
Our psychiatrists are trained in evidence-based treatment approaches and have extensive experience managing the full spectrum of psychiatric conditions across all age groups.
Why Choose CBB Hospital for Psychiatry?
- Adequate consultation time — we listen before we prescribe
- Transparent, honest communication about your diagnosis and treatment
- Fully integrated psychiatry and psychology services under one roof
- Complete confidentiality — your information is never shared without consent
- Affordable, transparent pricing
- Multilingual team (Malayalam, English, Hindi, Tamil)
- Assistance with insurance claims and health scheme benefits including Ayushman Bharat
Book a Psychiatry Consultation
If you have been struggling with your mental health — whether for weeks or years — now is the right time to seek expert help. Our team is ready to listen and support you.
📞 +91-9048215757 / +91-9048213838
📧 contact@cbbhospital.com
📍 CBB Hospital, Kailas Colony, HMT Colony, North Kalamassery, Kochi, Kerala – 682021
Appointments available Monday to Saturday, 9 AM – 6 PM. Emergency psychiatric support available 24/7.
