Biography
Dr Gowrisunkur has been a Consultant Psychiatrist at the Priory Hospital in Altrincham since 2001 and a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists since 1986. She is also a U.K.C.P. registered Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist. Prior to working at the Priory, Dr Gowrisunkur was a Consultant Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist working for Pennine Care Mental Health Trust. She has also appeared as a guest on ‘live’ BBC programmes where her expertise has been sought.
Qualifications
- MBChB (Manchester)
- MRCPsych
- Institute of Health Service Management Certificate
- North West Institute of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Diploma
- Specialist Training in Psychotherapy. C.C.S.T. awarded
- Section 12 Approved
Areas of Expertise and Special Interest
- Psychotherapy and relationship Issues
- Women’s Mental Health including Post Natal Depression
- Issues affecting older adolescents
- The interface of physical and mental health issues (Liaison Psychiatry)
- Complex post traumatic states
- Depression and other mood disorders including Bi-polar Disorder
- Anxiety states
Management and Leadership Skills
- Former Chair of the North West Institute of Dynamic Psychotherapy
- Former Chair of the Medical Advisory Committee working with approximately 60 other Consultants at Tameside General Hospital
- One of the key players in the development and improvement of Psychological Therapy services at the Priory Hospital, Altrincham and in the instigation of treatment and care pathways in this area
- Co-ordinated a large research project study on the impact of Cancer on Mental Health at the Christie Hospital
- Key player in the change processes involving Mental Health Services at Tameside General Hospital and for Pennine Care Mental Health Trust
- Project managed the creation of a treatment model and care pathway for patients with complex mental health needs
- Consultant – providing extensive supervision and expertise to the Mental Health Teams and to other professionals working with Pennine Care Mental Health Trust
Training
- Dr Gowrisunkur trained in Medicine at the University of Manchester
- Further training in Psychiatry at the University Hospital of South Manchester and also attended their MSc in Psychiatry course
- Research Fellow for a year investigating Peri-natal Psychiatry
- Completed a two year research programme in Psychological Aspects of Cancer at the Christie Hospital
- Specialist Registrar Training at the Manchester Royal Infirmary
- Diploma in Psychotherapy at the North West Institute of Dynamic Psychotherapy
Presentations
Dr Gowrisunkur attends conferences as a guest speaker where she has presented talks on issues such as:
- Organisation and development of services for complex patients
- Assessment and treatment in psychotherapy
- Management of stress at work and depressive disorders
Radio and TV Broadcasting
Dr Gowrisunkur’s expertise has been sought by the BBC and other Media on several occasions as a guest to discuss and comment on topical issues and in the development of television productions.
Publications
A list of Dr Gowrisunkur's various publications can be found here.
Downloadable Biography
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