Sophie Howarth - Hospital Manager

Sophie began her clinical career with a BSc in Psychology and Counselling before qualifying as a nurse in 2016 from The University of Salford. Since that time Sophie has worked in the private sector in a variety of settings including older people’s services, rehabilitation, ABI units and mixed acute services all in senior management roles.

More recently Sophie held the position of Clinical Nurse Educator, supporting student mental health nurses through their degree as a lecturer with The University of Bolton. During her most recent role, Sophie commenced an MSc in Healthcare Leadership.

Sophie is a huge supporter of wellbeing charities and has taken part in numerous TV, radio and newspaper awareness raising campaigns for causes such as Alzheimer’s research UK over the years. This charitable work gained recognition from the House of Commons and Sophie was also credited for appearing in the Prime Ministers Challenge on Dementia 2020 implementation plan.

At work, Sophie is passionate about staff wellbeing and development as well as positive patient outcomes and patient advocacy.

Dr Safaq Khan - Specialty Doctor

Shafaq is the Speciality Doctor at Cygnet Lodge Salford. As part of her role, she is responsible for overseeing the clinical needs of service users, including monitoring medication and physical health as well as facilitating GP liaison and external healthcare referrals.

Shafaq completed her psychiatric training in the NHS, working within a range of settings such as CAMHS, general adult, older adult, and forensic services. Since advancing to the position of specialty doctor in 2015, she has gained experience in both general adult and addiction psychiatry. Shafaq is dedicated to providing the highest possible standard of work and strives to continue making impactful contributions to both her colleagues and the service users under her care.

Dr Adewunmi Oluṣina - Consultant Psychiatrist

'Dr O', as she prefers to be named, has over 30 years of experience in psychiatry. She has worked as a consultant psychiatrist in England for 20 years and has experience in general adult, personality disorders and rehabilitation psychiatry.

She is passionate about service users and carer involvement, quality of care as well as quality management.

Donna Coyle - Head of Occupational Therapy

Donna is the Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist at Cygnet Salford Lodge. She left Ireland to pursue her career in Occupational Therapy graduating from the University of Liverpool in 2009 with a BSC (Hons) degree. She has over 10 years’ experience in the NHS, working in a range of different mental health settings including community and inpatient services.

Donna’s motivation and passion for her profession have resulted in a keen interest in service development. She has developed several Therapy Teams across Acute settings, and designed service development pathways. As a result this has motivated individuals towards a positive change in culture.

She continues to further her professional development having completed a level 5 management and leadership course, Modules in CBT approaches, and in 2019 was awarded “OT of the Year” at her previous trust. Donna is enthusiastic about contributing too and improving the service user experience.

Dr Sofia Sykinioti – Head of Psychology

Sofia is an integrative practitioner and some of the approaches I use include EMDR, PCT, CBT, and DBT. She has worked in various different settings and has experience developing psychological services in mental health rehabilitation services. Sofia has experience working with complex mental health difficulties, acquired brain injury, eating disorders, international students, and people in acute psychiatric wards.

Sofia completed her graduate training in 2014 and proceeded to post-graduate studies in England and Scotland. She completed her Doctorate in Counselling Psychology at the University of Manchester. Sofia has presented her academic work at national and international conferences, has worked as a visiting lecturer at the University of Chester, and is a published author. Sofia has experience of organising CPD training and networking events, and has been the committee chair of the British Psychological Society, division of Counselling Psychology north-west branch for 2020.