A warm and deeply empathetic psychiatrist, Simrat has a strong commitment to delivering integrated and individual-focused mental health care. With over 15 years of clinical experience, she brings thoughtful insight and cultural sensitivity to the diagnosis, management and treatment of a wide range of psychiatric conditions. Adopting a compassionate, culturally responsive and evidence-based approach, she remains dedicated to delivering person-centred care through strong collaborative initiatives.
Simrat has gained extensive experience across diverse psychiatric settings, including inpatient units, community mental health teams, Agile Psychological Medicine Clinics (aPM), Prevention and Recovery Care Services (PARCS) and sub-acute psychiatric care services. Her work across a range of regions—such as The Royal Melbourne Hospital, The Alfred Hospital, the Peninsula Shire, Casey Cardinia, and Queensland Health—has enriched her insight into cultural diversity and the delicate balance of psychosocial, geographic and systemic factors that shape mental health care.
Skilled in comprehensive psychiatric assessment, personalised treatment planning, and psychopharmacological management, she supports individuals across diverse clinical presentations with care and precision. Her clinical expertise lies in depression, anxiety and psychotic disorders. She has a strong interest in addressing mental health challenges in elderly population. She is adept at managing psychiatric crises, ensuring safety through integrated assessment and intervention.
Simrat’s calm and composed countenance helps her build deep and trusting relationships with patients across diverse backgrounds. Her genuine care, patience, and respectful communication style create a safe space where patients feel heard, understood, and supported throughout their recovery journey.
Deeply attuned to each person’s unique context including family values, cultural identities, and diverse worldviews, Simrat thoughtfully weaves these into collaborative treatment planning. She recognises and builds upon individual strengths, helping people to develop confidence, agency, and self-awareness.
Fluent in English, Punjabi, Hindi, and Urdu, she provides linguistically and culturally responsive care to connect meaningfully with patients from multilingual communities. A committed lifelong learner invested in professional development and academic excellence, Simrat continues to evolve her practice through evidence-based research, reflective practice, and relational integrity.
Consulting Locations
- South Eastern Specialist Centre – 327 Gladstone Road, Dandenong North VIC 3175
Hospital Affiliations
- South Eastern Private Hospital – Cnr Princes Hwy & Heatherton Road, Noble Park VIC 3174