Dr Shruti Niraj is a highly experienced Chartered Clinical Psychologist, registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the British Psychological Society (BPS), with over 20 years of dedicated service in mental health. As a Lecturer in Psychiatry, she brings a wealth of expertise and a compassionate approach to her practice.

Her professional experience includes 14 years with the National Health Service (NHS) in the United Kingdom, where she honed her skills in health psychology, particularly in supporting patients with medical trauma and chronic physical health conditions.

Dr Niraj’s therapeutic work is profound, drawing from evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion-focused Therapy (CFT), Internal Family Systems-informed (IFS), Attachment-informed therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). Notably, she offers attachment-focused EMDR, a specialised approach to trauma therapy.

Her areas of specialisation include trauma therapy, health psychology, and the integration of Indian psychology into mental health practices. She is particularly skilled in helping individuals recover from traumatic experiences, managing chronic illnesses, and incorporating culturally rooted frameworks into her therapeutic work.

Dr Niraj has contributed significantly to research, with several publications in peer-reviewed journals, including the Scandinavian Journal of Pain and Neuropsychological Rehabilitation. She has also presented at national and international conferences and conducted workshops on stress management and psychological issues in healthcare.

Her approach to patient care is compassionate and collaborative, tailored to meet the diverse needs of her clients. She is driven by a deep commitment to supporting psychological wellbeing and resilience, particularly in rural and underserved communities.

At SMSIMSR, she finds the integration of cutting-edge medical infrastructure with deep-rooted human values unique, creating a model of ethical and service-oriented healthcare. She has witnessed the profound impact of integrating psychological support into holistic care, particularly for caregivers.