Dr. Joash Jayaraj
Consultant Psychiatrist and Clinical Hypnotherapist
Professional Credentials
Experience
12+ Years of Clinical Experience
Medical Registration
Karnataka Medical Council (KMC) Reg No: KMC-70345
Affiliation
Belaku Rehabilitation Centre
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Practices in compliance with the Mental Healthcare Act (MHCA), 2017 standards and clinical excellence protocols.
About Dr. Joash Jayaraj
Dr. Joash Jayaraj is a highly respected Consultant Psychiatrist and Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist at Belaku Rehabilitation Centre. With extensive clinical credentials—including MBBS, MD in Psychiatry, DPM, CCH (UK), and SCCBH (UK)—he possesses a deep understanding of the neurobiological and psychological mechanisms of addiction. Dr. Jayaraj specializes in dual diagnosis, diagnosing and treating co-occurring disorders like depression, anxiety, and trauma that drive substance abuse. By combining standard psychiatric medicine with advanced clinical hypnotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), he delivers personalized, holistic mental health recovery plans that empower clients to address the deep-rooted triggers of addiction and achieve long-term sobriety.
Areas of Clinical Expertise
Professional Insights & Therapeutic Approach
What is your guiding philosophy when working with residents at Belaku?
"At Belaku, my approach is centered around empathy, safety, and respect. I believe that recovery is not a one-size-fits-all model; every individual requires a unique balance of clinical support, emotional validation, and practical life-skills training. By addressing the root causes of dependency—such as co-occurring disorders, work burnout, or relational conflicts—we help residents rebuild their lives with clinical integrity and lasting dignity, in line with the standards of the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017."
How does a multidisciplinary team approach support long-term recovery outcomes?
"Healing from addiction is a holistic process that involves physical stabilization, cognitive restructuring, and social reintegration. By working closely in a team that includes psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, physical trainers, and nutritionists, we ensure that every aspect of the resident's health is monitored and optimized. This coordinated focus minimizes treatment gaps, builds physical stamina, rebalances neurochemistry, and prepares residents to transition back to their family and professional environments with stable coping strategies."
