Dr Chrissy Jayarajah MBBS FRCPsych DFSRH is a Consultant Perinatal Psychiatrist and Clinical Research Lead of Perinatal Services at CNWL in London, published author & international speaker. She is also Honorary Senior Fellow at the George Institute for Global Health at Imperial College London.

She completed her psychiatry training in London, with additional training in systemic (family) psychotherapy, general adult, liaison and forensic psychiatry. With a Diploma in reproductive and sexual health, Dr Jayarajah has a keen interest in women’s health, specifically preconception and family planning for those with mental health needs.

Dr Jayarajah is also an elected member of the Perinatal faculty and Chair of the Royal College of Psychiatrists perinatal Sub specialty advisory committee – where she leads development of the national curriculum to ensure perinatal and infant mental health are embedded in training of future Doctors.

She is scientific adviser for the Maternal OCD Charity, and has both clinical and academic expertise in the management and treatment of severe perinatal OCD – specifically advising on the safe use of medication in pregnancy and breastfeeding. Her book, Understanding Perinatal OCD (JKpublishers) was published in June 2026.

Her main research interests are around perinatal OCD and related disorders, maternal perfectionism, gender disappointment and aspects of sexual and reproductive health inequalities in vulnerable women.