Dr Alexandra Simpson

Dr Alexandra Simpson is a highly qualified and experienced Psychiatrist based in Cairns, Queensland. With over 25 years of experience in the field, Dr Simpson is a trusted professional in the mental health community.

Dr Simpson obtained her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MB BS) degree and went on to complete her Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists. She is also a Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP). Dr Simpson has a Diploma in Tropical Medicine and a Graduate Certificate in Health Service Management.

Throughout her career, Dr Simpson has developed a wide range of expertise in various areas of psychiatry. Her special interests include schizophrenia, forensic psychiatry, bipolar disorder, depression and anxiety, personality disorders, and medico-legal reports.

Dr Simpson has extensive experience working with diverse patient populations, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, doctors, psychiatrists or medical students, gender diverse individuals, gay and lesbian individuals, military and veterans, and individuals with physical disabilities.

Her expertise covers a vast range of mental health conditions and treatments, including ADHD, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, depression, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), personality disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), psychodynamic psychotherapy, psychosis, schizophrenia, and supportive psychotherapy.

Dr Simpson offers a variety of services to meet the needs of her patients. These include civil medicolegal assessments, criminal medicolegal assessments, insurance opinions/reports, opinion and reports covered under the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS item 291), professional supervision, and weekly psychotherapy.

Dr Alexandra Simpson is dedicated to providing high-quality psychiatric care to the adult population, specifically those within the age group of 18-60. She also offers telehealth services to ensure accessibility and convenience for her patients.