Regional Executives


Saima Niaz


Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry.

Extensive and diverse experience in General Adult Psychiatry, Liaison Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry, and Perinatal Psychiatry.

Former Assistant Professor, the Department of Psychiatry at Fatima Jinnah Medical College/Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan.

C.C.S.T. Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training in Psychiatry, UK

F.C.P.S. Fellowship of the College of Physicians and Surgeons in Psychiatry, Pakistan.

CESR / Portfolio Pathway Evaluator - Royal College of Psychiatrists. 

Workforce Lead for the London Division, the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Executive Member of the Transcultural Psychiatry – Special Interest Group of the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

General Adult Regional Specialty Representative, London South East, the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Member of the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP).

Life and Executive Member - London, British Pakistani Psychiatrists Association.  

Expert Columnist – Global Woman Magazine 

Ambassador for Peace - Universal Peace Federation-UK

Patron - Universal Peace Federation-UK

Promoted global mental health awareness during the COVID-19 pandemic through video productions, articles, and appearances on TV and radio, actively combating misinformation and stigma. Received acknowledgment from the Mayor of London in 2020 and 2021 for these efforts.

Numerous research publications in peer-reviewed national and international journals, including collaborations with Harvard Medical School, USA; and book chapter contribution titled “Therapeutic communities for psychosis: philosophy, history, and clinical practice,” ISBN: 978-0-415-44054-7. Past Reviewer for the Asian Journal of Psychiatry. Received Award for "Outstanding Mental Health Services" while working with the World Psychiatric Association Zone-15.

With key leadership roles in esteemed organizations, a passionate advocate for advancing psychiatry, prevention efforts, and combating mental health stigma, making significant contributions to both healthcare and the community.