About
Dr. Vinod Singaravelu
A clinician who brings 20+ years of NHS experience, deep human empathy, and a rare dual identity as both Consultant Psychiatrist and Life Coach.

Biography
A Career Built on Compassion
Dr. Vinod Singaravelu is a GMC-registered Consultant Psychiatrist with over 20 years of medical experience, predominantly working with children, adolescents, and their families across some of the UK's most respected NHS settings.
After completing his early psychiatric placements at Guy's, King's & St Thomas', Greater Manchester West and London Deanery, Dr. Singaravelu specialised through the Oxford Deanery's Child & Adolescent Psychiatry programme — one of the most prestigious training pathways in the UK.
He has served as Lead Consultant Psychiatrist for the Buckinghamshire CAMHS Eating Disorder Service, developing deep expertise in the complex intersection of mood, anxiety, and disordered eating in young people.
Beyond clinical psychiatry, Dr. Singaravelu holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Systemic Theory from the Tavistock & Portman NHS Trust. Has undergone Robbins Madanes Training on strategic life coaching techniques, with systemic and strategic family therapy skills, mentoring and coaching skills. This allows him to work not just on symptoms, but on the relational and life contexts in which those symptoms arise.
He is also a passionate educator and mentor, teaching medical students, supervising psychiatric trainees, and delivering specialist training to Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs) on the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act.
“I see you as a person, not a patient. Successful life does not necessarily mean a fulfilling life — and that distinction matters deeply to me.”
— Dr. Vinod Singaravelu
As a father himself, Dr. Singaravelu brings a personal understanding of the challenges facing young people and families today. His practice is warm, honest, and deeply collaborative — built on mutual respect, clear communication, and the belief that every person has inherent strengths and the capacity for a fulfilling life.
Qualifications
MBBS
Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery
MRCPsych
Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists
AST (PG Cert. Tavistock)
Applied Systemic Theory — Tavistock & Portman NHS Trust
GMC Registered
General Medical Council — Licensed to practise in the UK
Training & Posts
- ›Guy's, King's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
- ›Greater Manchester West Mental Health NHS Trust
- ›London Deanery Psychiatric Training Programme
- ›Oxford Deanery — Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Specialist Training
- ›NHS Consultant Lead — Buckinghamshire CAMHS Eating Disorder Service
Areas of Interest
Beyond the Clinic
Dr. Singaravelu's professional interests span far beyond standard psychiatric practice.
Adolescent mood disorders & eating disorders
Research on adolescent self-harm and internet use
ADHD and Autism Awareness
Resilience and relationship coaching
Mentoring psychiatric trainees & medical students
Teaching AMHPs on MHA, MCA, and legal frameworks