Dr. Mano Manoharan FRCPsych
Consultant Perinatal
Psychiatrist

Empowering mothers with specialised perinatal psychiatric support.

"I want every woman to have a positive experience of motherhood and enjoy their baby."

Compassionate Expert

About Me

Dr. Mano Manoharan, also known as Mony, is a renowned consultant psychiatrist based in London with over a decade of experience. Specialising in perinatal psychiatry and maternal mental health, she is dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality mental health care to women during and after pregnancy.

Training

Dr. Manoharan trained in the prestigious Maudsley Training Scheme and holds a Master’s degree in Psychiatric Research from University College London. She has been awarded a Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists for her outstanding contributions to psychiatry. She is also an Equity Champion at the Royal College of Psychiatrist.

Current Work

Currently, she serves as a Substantive Consultant Perinatal Psychiatrist at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust and is an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neurosciences at King’s College London. She is actively involved in teaching, research, and advocacy, aiming to enhance mental health awareness and care. She also works as a Consultant in Maudsley Private Care.

Our minds, like our bodies, can experience a range of issues that affect our wellbeing and day-to-day life. Below you’ll find an overview of the various issues our psychiatrists can treat.

Conditions Treated

Healing Minds, Embracing Motherhood

  • Antenatal Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Depression
  • Health Anxiety
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Postnatal Depression
  • Postnatal Psychosis
  • Pregnancy Planning / Pre-Conception Counseling
  • Personality Disorders
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Schizophrenia
  • Social Anxiety

Services

Supporting Your Every Step

Initial Appointment

A comprehensive assessment to understand your mental health concerns and set personalised treatment goals. This can be conducted face-to-face or online.

Follow-Up Appointments

Ongoing support tailored to your needs, available in person or via video conference.

Pre-conception counseling to review your mental health history, discuss medication impacts on pregnancy and breastfeeding, and plan support during pregnancy and postpartum.

Expert psychiatric assessments and reports for civil cases and family courts.

Dr. Manoharan offers patient-centered care that respects individual values and beliefs. Her holistic approach integrates biological treatments, psychological therapies, and lifestyle modifications, including sleep, exercise, and nutrition. She also considers hormonal health and creative therapies in her treatment plans.

Approach to Care

Nurturing Mind and Heart

Dr. Mano Manoharan FRCPsych Consultant Perinatal Psychiatrist