Jessica Skinner - Hospital Manager

Jessica started at Cygnet Sedgley House and Lodge as a support worker in 2008. Throughout her 10 years as a support worker, she developed a passion to encourage, motivate and collaboratively work with service users as well their families to enable them to progress through their treatment and successfully integrate back into the community. During her time at Sedgley, Jessica also worked at different hospitals within Cygnet, giving her the opportunity to work with a range of service users who experience different mental health and learning difficulties.

In 2018 Jessica qualified as a registered mental health nurse. Her commitment to delivering high quality care that is patient centred and being a positive role model for her junior colleagues, enabled Jessica to progress on to become a senior nurse in 2019. In 2021 she was successful on her application to become Head of Care for Cygnet Sedgley. She also had the opportunity to work at different Cygnet services which enhanced her knowledge and leadership skills.

In 2024 Jessica was appointed Hospital Manager at Cygnet Sedgley and looks forward to continuing her career with Cygnet and supporting the Sedgley team and the individuals within our care.

Everton Kanyayi - Head of Care (Cygnet Sedgley House)

Everton graduated with a Bachelor's of Laws (LLB) from the University of Wolverhampton and explored various sectors before joining Cygnet.

Everton joined Cygnet in 2017 after graduating with a Master's degree in Mental Health Nursing from the University of Essex. As a mental health nurse, Everton was driven by a passion for amplifying the voices of both patients and staff. He served as the hospital's Freedom to Speak Up Ambassador until 2024, when he was promoted to Head of Care.

As Head of Care Everton continues to uphold the values of Cygnet's Freedom to Speak Up initiative. His goal is to provide patients with the highest standard of care in a supportive, non-restrictive environment that empowers them to reintegrate into the community. For his team, Everton strives to foster a workplace culture where staff feel valued, look forward to coming to work, and are inspired to deliver their best.

Matthias Katanga - Head of Care (Cygnet Sedgley Lodge)

Matt began his career in the healthcare sector by joining Cygnet Health Care as a Support Worker. This initial role provided him with invaluable experience in providing support to individuals facing mental health challenges. After gaining substantial experience as a Support Worker, Matt pursued further education and training to become a Mental Health Nurse.

With years of experience in both support worker and mental health nursing, Matt hen advanced to the position of Head of Care at Cygnet Sedgley. Throughout his journey from Support Worker to Head of Care, Matt has remained committed to improving the lives of individuals with mental health conditions. In addition to his mental health work Matt is also a polyglot, who can speak five languages including French and English.

Dr Zainab Bashir - Consultant Psychiatrist & Medical Director

Dr Bashir completed her medical degree in 2009 and commenced a Masters’ Degree in Public Health in 2011 at Birmingham City University. After completing a two-year doctorss foundation programme/internship training between 2013-2015 at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Walsall Manor Hospital, and Dorothy Pattison Hospital, Zainab developed a keen interest in Psychiatry. She went on to complete post graduate psychiatry training and specialized as a Consultant in General Adult psychiatry in 2022, with special endorsement in Liaison Psychiatry.

Dr Bashir has a real passion for working with patients with complex mental health conditions along with comorbidities, and finds it extremely rewarding to work with them to ensure continued recovery and meaningful improvements in their lives.

Hailey Roberts - Specialist Occupational Therapist

Hailey joined the team in January 2023 having previously worked for a local authority within their Adults Social Care Prevention Team. In addition to her previous role, Hailey has experience working within an secure inpatients unit for individuals with Eating Disorders. Hailey is passionate about supporting individuals within all stages of their rehabilitation journey, motivating them to achieve their personal goals.

Dr Nikki Saunders - Forensic Psychologist

Nikki joined Cygnet in 2017 as an Assistant Psychologist before starting her Forensic Psychology Doctorate at the University of Birmingham. She completed her placements within Cygnet, and qualified in 2024.

Nikki has worked at Cygnet Sedgley House & Lodge since January 2023 and finds working in mental health rehabilitation very rewarding. She is passionate about supporting individuals in their recovery and strives for excellent patient care.

Chloe Feltham – Assistant Psychologist

Chloe studied psychology at the University of Birmingham, before graduating in 2021. Since then, Chloe has worked as a support worker on a CAMHS eating disorder ward and as an Assistant Psychologist on a CAMHS GAU and PICU for 18 months.

Chloe moved to Cygnet Sedgley in April 2024, during her time here she has led a QI project which has been shortlisted for a national patient experience award. Chloe enjoys her role at Sedgley, where she has spent time building therapeutic rapport with our service users, empowering them to live a fulfilling life. Chloe’s future ambition is to become a Clinical Psychologist.

Declan Campbell – Assistant Psychologist

Declan graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2021 with an Undergraduate in Psychology and a Masters in Occupational Psychology. Declan has garnered a variety of experience since leaving university, including working as a carer during the COVID pandemic, and as a safe house advocate for survivors of modern slavery.

Declan joined the team at Cygnet Sedgley in July 2025 and is thoroughly enjoying getting to know both the staff and the service users. He feels empowered to ensure these service users receive the best care possible here at Sedgley, and works to advocate on their behalf. In the future, Declan is looking to apply for the Clinical Doctorate.