Lisa Locking - Hospital Manager

Prior to joining Cygnet, Lisa had worked in the NHS for 24 years with experience in clinical and managerial positions in forensic mental health services. Lisa’s focus is on compassionate leadership and robust governance and has a passion for strengthening others to achieve their full potential.

During her career Lisa has completed CBT and family awareness training courses and has also co-produced carer awareness training for staff. Risk management, safeguarding and patient safety are particular areas of expertise as well as focusing on the health and wellbeing of staff to create positive cultures.

In her spare time Lisa loves cooking, walking and is an exceptional scrabble player.

Lizzie Luzny-Ellis - Head of Care

Lizzie joined Cygnet Storthfield House in September 2013 as a Staff Nurse. She was promoted to Senior Nurse in December 2016 and then Head of Care in October 2020. Lizzie completed her nurse training at the University of Derby. Prior to this, she worked at a MIND day centre.

Lizzie is passionate about Student Nurse welfare and ensuring they have positive and meaningful experiences. She is the Student Nurse lead at Cygnet Storthfield House and is looking at ways in which she can improve learning and education for the better. Lizzie also supports the Hospital Manager and strives to achieve the highest standards possible at Cygnet Storthfield House.

Dr Lokesh Gangolli - Consultant Psychiatrist

Dr Lokesh Gangolli is a Consultant Psychiatrist and Responsible Clinician at Cygnet Storthfield House, having joined the team in January 2023.

He completed his MBBS from Bangalore University in 2002. With nearly 20 years of experience in Psychiatry, he has had his basic psychiatry training from Oxford and Milton Keynes training programme and from Yorkshire Deanery. He had pursued additional training in various psychiatry subspecialties. His diverse experience includes working in General Adult Psychiatry, Old Age Psychiatry, Learning Disability, Forensic Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and a High Secure Unit at Broadmoor Hospital.

Dr Gangolli holds a Diploma in Psychiatry from Ireland. He is Section 12 approved and an approved clinician with expertise in assessing mental capacity.

Dr Sasha Bhatty - Speciality Doctor

Dr Sasha Bhatty joined the Cygnet Storthfield House team in August 2024, having worked in the NHS prior to this. She completed her medical degree in the south of England, having done her placements in and around Milton Keynes, Oxford and Northampton.

Sasha then went on to complete her foundation training in the East Midlands, followed by three years of core psychiatry training in the same region. During these years she was able to rotate around various subspecialties including CAMHS, Old Age, General Adult, CRHT, Liason Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry, whilst completing her MRCPSYCH qualification.

Sasha’s work interests include teaching and medical education as well as psychotherapy, and she particularly enjoyed being the regional psychotherapy representative during her years as a core trainee. Sasha is looking forward to implement and further develop her skills during her time at Cygnet.

Shannon Cheesmond - Forensic Psychologist

Shannon joined Cygnet Health Care in October 2017 as a bank support worker, quickly progressing to lead support in 2018, and then gaining her first Assistant Psychologist post in 2019. Shannon has since worked across different service lines, and has completed the Qualification in Forensic Psychology, qualifying as a Forensic Psychologist in 2024.

Shannon is passionate about least restrictive approaches and safe and positive risk taking with individuals in our care, to ensure quality of life for our patients, and supporting their progress to discharge. Shannon is also an advocate for compassionate approaches and trauma informed care, and collaboratively ensuring a high standard of care for our patients with the team at Storthfield.

Anna Koroleva - Occupational Therapist

Anna joined the team in June 2024 after having completed her MSc Occupational Therapy course earlier that year. Anna previously worked in care and studied psychology before pursing occupational therapy.

Anna is passionate about working in a patient centred manner to develop rehabilitation goals with the aim of building confidence, independence and achieving successful discharge. Anna strongly believes in working in a collaborative manner with those in our care to promote meaningful activity and balanced lifestyles, ensuring a high standard of care is delivered.

Rebecca Fisher - Occupational Therapy Assistant

Rebecca, also known as Becky, joined the team in the summer of 2021 as a support worker where she progressed to become an activity coordinator for three years creating meaningful activities for the patients and creating theme days.

Becky then joined the Occupational Therapy team in 2024 as an Occupational Therapy Assistant where she is continuing her passion for finding new ways to enable people to live a fulfilled life.