Meet the Team
Kudzanai Chikodzi - Hospital Director
Kudzi is an accomplished Hospital Director driven by a passion for excellence in the healthcare industry. With a strong foundation in communication, management, and leadership, he strives to inspire and empower those around him. Kudzi’s expertise spans forensic settings, mental health, acute care, PICU, ASD, and learning disabilities, reflecting his commitment to making a meaningful impact.
Kudzi holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Hertfordshire, along with an MSc in Infection Control from the University of Essex. He is dedicated to advancing the standards of care and fostering a culture of safety and compassion. Kudzi was appointed Hospital Manager of Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital in 2025 having previously been Clinical Services Manager at Cygnet Hospital Colchester.
Dr Ali Isa Alfaraj - Consultant Psychiatrist and Medical Director
Dr Alfaraj is currently a consultant psychiatrist for a psychiatric intensive care unit and the medical director of Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital. He has experience working as a psychiatrist for over 29 years (since 1996) in the UK and abroad. Dr Alfaraj has worked as consultant psychiatrist both in the NHS and in the private sector for over 15 years.
Dr Alfaraj has extensive experience of working in different psychiatric settings, mostly in adult services including inpatients settings including psychiatric intensive care, medium and low secure forensic setting and rehabilitation services. He also has experience in working in community teams, crisis resolution and home treatment teams, and liaison psychiatry and Child and Adolescent services.
Dr Alfaraj has extensive expertise in dealing with complex, resistant, severe and enduring mental health conditions including severe psychosis (schizophrenia, schizoaffective and mood disorders), severe personality disorder, Autism/learning disability associated with challenging behaviour, anxiety disorders, substance misuse/alcohol disorders etc.
Dr Louay Eltagy - Consultant Psychiatrist and Deputy Medical Director
Dr Eltagy graduated from Cairo University in 2010. He has more than 13 years of experience in psychiatry. He got his Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Adult Psychiatry with endorsement in Liaison Psychiatry. He is also an Approved Clinician and has been certified under section 12(2) of the mental health act by the secretary of state for a number of years. He has a postgraduate certificate in public health from the University of Warwick and membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists’. He joined Cygnet in June 2025 as the Consultant Psychiatrist on Brook ward and the Deputy Medical Director.
Dr Eltagy worked as the Royal College Tutor in Worcestershire and was the Communication Skills Honourary Tutor and Mentor for the Birmingham MRCPsych course organized by the West Midlands Deanery for first year core psychiatry trainees. He is currently a member of the Inclusion Advisory Group (IAG) in the Worcestershire Football Association and a board member in the Public Engagement Editorial Board (PEEB) of the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
Besides his expertise in general adult psychiatry and medical education, Dr Eltagy is also competent in delivering and prescribing neuromodulation techniques as ECT and TMS. He is also trained in diagnosing and treating ADHD by the UK adult ADHD Network (UKAAN).
His main ethos is providing safe patient care that is of high quality and is reliable and accountable. He strives to foster excellent therapeutic relationship with his patients and their carers. He facilitates open dialogue and promotes the instilling of hope and optimism as key elements to mental health recovery.
Tia Lord - General Manager
Tia joined Cygnet in 2016 as a general administrator, after gaining knowledge and experience during her time with the business, she was quickly promoted to HR administrator. In 2020 she joined Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital as the Administration Manager before being appointed General Manager. Tia enjoys her role and doing whatever she can to support the service,
Jerry Aiguobarueghian - Clinical Service Manager
Jerry is a dedicated and experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse with a robust background across both NHS and independent sector services. Over the years, Jerry has worked in and led a wide range of mental health settings, including Acute, PICU, Rehabilitation, Specialist Eating Disorder Units, and Crisis Teams, in both child and adolescent mental health services and Adult Mental Health Services.
Jerry’s career has spanned various roles from frontline clinical practice to service management, equipping him with a deep understanding of multidisciplinary care, complex case management, and operational leadership. He has a strong passion for teaching, mentoring, and developing staff to ensure high-quality, patient-centred care. He is also committed to improving service through evidence-based policy development and implementation, with a particular focus on promoting safety, recovery-oriented practices, and holistic well-being.
Kelechi Chigbo - Beck Ward Manager
Kelechi has been a Registered Mental Health Nurse since 2019. She has built her career with Cygnet, gaining experience in female rehabilitation and spending most of her time working in CAMHS, where she progressed from Staff Nurse to Clinical Team Leader and went on to manage a CAMHS low secure ward.
Kelechi has also worked in a variety of settings outside of Cygnet, including community services and crisis teams, which has given her a well-rounded understanding of the patient’s mental health journey.
Now leading the PICU team, Kelechi enjoys her role, inspiring a “can-do” attitude, and guiding her team to deliver the highest quality of care.
Kamila Karska - Blythe Ward Manager
Coming from a background where mental health was neither openly discussed nor taken seriously has been a significant motivator in Kamila’s pursuit of a deeper understanding of the human mind. This personal context inspired Kamila to undertake a degree in Psychology following secondary education, marking the beginning of her journey in mental health care.
Subsequently, Kamila worked as a support worker at Mind, an experience that strengthened her commitment to supporting individuals facing mental health challenges. This role ignited Kamila’s interest in nursing, leading her to complete a degree in Mental Health Nursing.
Following graduation, Kamila joined the local NHS Trust, where she initially worked on a female acute ward and later on a male Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). During the COVID-19 pandemic, Kamila contributed to the national effort by assisting with vaccination programmes for NHS staff and the wider public.
In 2022, Kamila transitioned to Cygnet, where she has had the opportunity to work with both adults and young people across acute, PICU, and lower secure wards. Kamila began as a Staff Nurse, progressed to Clinical Team Leader, and, most recently, was appointed Ward Manager for the High Dependency Rehabilitation unit (HDU).
Kamila is deeply passionate about providing compassionate support to individuals during their most vulnerable moments. Her core professional values include advocating for equal access to mental health care, upholding a person-centred approach, and continuously working to reduce restrictive practices within clinical settings.
Tatenda Manjengwa - Brook Ward Manager
Tatenda's journey in healthcare began as a support worker, where she developed a deep appreciation for the power of compassion, dignity, and human connection in care. It was this experience that inspired her to pursue a career in nursing, driven by a genuine desire to make a positive difference in people’s lives.
As a nurse, Tatenda worked across a variety of settings, gaining valuable clinical experience and building strong relationships with patients, families, and colleagues. Tatenda always believed that the best care comes from truly listening, understanding individual needs, and working as part of a dedicated team. Furthermore she developed a deep understanding of compassionate, person-centered care and the importance of strong, supportive teamwork.
As Tatenda's experience grew, so did her passion for leading and inspiring others, which naturally led her into management. Over time, her passion for leadership and service led her to transition into the role of Ward Manager. In her current role as a ward manager, Tatenda strives to lead with empathy, integrity, and a commitment to excellence.
Dr Onyedika Anaedu - Specialty Doctor
Since qualification, Onyedika has had a broad range of exposure to different medical specialties which extends to postgraduate women’s health and reproductive care where he had publications in local and international journals including as lead author.
His mental health experience span across different subspecialties like old age psychiatry as well as child and adolescent mental health. He has also worked in Adult Acute and PICU settings, managing complex and high risk cases.
Additionally, he has been part of a rehabilitation service, helping service users on their pathway to recovery and regaining of functional abilities. He is an associate member of The Royal College of Psychiatrists and promotes provision of high quality patient care.
Margaret Davis - Head of Psychology
With a BSc in Psychology (2010) and an MSc in Forensic Psychology (2013), Margaret is a dedicated HCPC registered Psychologist whose work has spanned the prison service, child protection and broader forensic settings with Trinidad and Tobago. She has collaborated closely with law enforcement, community residences, and families- providing specialist treatment planning, psychological assessment and reports to inform continued care and support criminal and family court proceedings.
Bringing a wealth of experience from her work in Trinidad and Tobago, Margaret joined the Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital team in September 2024 with a deep commitment to holistic, trauma informed care. Her practice is grounded in the principles of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, ensuring an adaptable and patient centred approach tailored to complex needs.
Margaret has a passion for affirming each individual’s inherent worth. Margaret fosters therapeutic relationship rooted in respect, empowerment and evidence based practice. Her culturally informed lens and multidisciplinary background positions her to support individuals navigating challenging life circumstances and systemic barriers.
Katie Woollett - Head of Occupational Therapy
Katie graduated with a BSc in Psychology in 2008 and went on to complete a Postgraduate Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy at London South Bank University in 2012. After graduation, she went on to work in the NHS undertaking a locum rotation across various services including the National Psychosis Unit. Katie joined Cygnet Health Care in 2013 and has gained specific skills working across a variety of Cygnet sites and service lines, including secure services, rehabilitation, female Personality Disorder and male PICU/Acute.
In 2014, Katie was appointed into a management position as Head of Occupational Therapy, to provide leadership and OT management. She went on to be appointed as Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist for Cygnet Secure Services in 2022 and joined the team at Joyce Parker Hospital in April 2025, as Head of Occupational Therapy.
Katie’s professional passion lies in ensuring that patients feel truly heard and involved in their care, championing collaborative approaches and service development. She is a strong advocate for least restrictive practice and is committed to empowering patients to have a voice within their recovery journey.
