Susmita is the highly qualified and experienced Director of Clinical Services at Wesley Hospital Kogarah. She has a proven track record in managing nursing teams, admissions and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) staff. Susmita holds a Masters in Mental Health, Bachelor of Nursing, and a Bachelor of Accounting. Her career with Wesley Mission began in 2009 as an assistant in nursing (AIN) and she became a registered nurse in 2015. She has worked across both public and private sectors as a registered nurse, clinical nurse specialist and admission coordinator.

Susmita is responsible for overseeing hospital operations and is deeply committed to providing exceptional client care, working tirelessly to ensure hospital operations run smoothly. Her passion for healthcare and dedication to improving the lives of her clients have earned her a well-deserved reputation as a respected leader in the healthcare industry. Susmita is a role model for her colleagues and staff, inspiring them to deliver the highest quality care to every client. She has an open-door policy with both clients and staff, which helps build long-term connections and mutual respect.  Susmita also speaks Nepalese and Hindi.

Brett is a psychiatrist and the Director of Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) at Wesley Hospital Kogarah. He holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery and is a fellow of the Royal Australian New Zealand College of Psychiatrists. Brett is also a member of the NSW Health ECT Working Party responsible for producing state-wide ECT guidelines and a member of the RANZCP Section of Electroconvulsive Therapy and Neurostimulation Committee. He has extensive clinical experience in the provision of ECT and leads the ECT service at St George Public Hospital. Brett is also a conjoint lecturer at the University of New South Wales and regularly collaborates in ECT research at Wesley Hospitals. He has a strong interest in ECT teaching and training, and in the maintenance of high quality ECT services.

MBBS, MCH, MFMH, FRANZCP

Zhen is a general adult and forensic psychiatrist and the Superintendent and Chairman of the Medical Advisory Committee at Wesley Hospital Kogarah. He holds a Masters in Forensic Mental Health, Masters in Community Health, a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery. Zhen completed his general psychiatry training at Prince of Wales Hospital and is a fellow of the Royal Australian New Zealand College of Psychiatrists. In addition to clinical psychiatry, he is a certified forensic psychiatrist and is a practising senior forensic psychiatrist with NSW state-wide court liaison services. He has extensive experience in treating a diverse range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, bipolar affective disorder, psychosis, personality disorders and drug and alcohol issues. He uses a combination of pharmacological and psychological therapy in his treatments with an interest in anxiety, depression, psychosis and mood disorders.

Vladimir is the Director of Clinical Services at Wesley Hospital Ashfield, leading a team of medical experts and nursing staff. He holds a Bachelor of Nursing and a Diploma of Business. He has over 25 years’ experience working within various sectors, including general, public hospitals, community and mental health settings. Vladimir’s teams have successfully delivered specialised person-centred care within a hospital setting, provided a safe environment for addiction patients to safely detox and stabilised the mental state of clients with mood disorders. He advocates for active participation of clients in recovery through group programs, counselling, education and individualised case management. In his role, he oversees hospital operations, builds strong stakeholder relationships, reviews policies and procedures and facilitates quality and improvement projects. He’s passionate about mental health, specifically in the areas of addiction and mood disorders, such as depression and anxiety. Vladimir also speaks Macedonian.

BSc(Med); MBBS; FRANZCP

Christopher is a psychiatrist and the Superintendent at Wesley Hospital Ashfield. He holds a Bachelor of Medical Sciences, Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, and is a fellow of the Royal Australian New Zealand College of Psychiatrists. Christopher has extensive experience as a health professional and is a trained psychiatrist with over 30 years’ experience in the field of psychiatry and over 40 years’ experience as a medical practitioner. He is a general adult psychiatrist with particular interest in medicolegal and forensic psychiatry, Asperger’s syndrome, autism spectrum disorder, substance abuse and the psychiatry of intellectual disability.