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Subject Matter Experts

At Cygnet, our experts are at the forefront of mental health, learning disability and social care services across the UK. Drawing on extensive clinical, operational and lived experience, our Subject Matter Experts provide informed insight, evidence-based commentary and practical perspectives on some of the most important issues affecting health and social care today.

From mental health rehabilitation and forensic services to autism, personality disorder, workforce wellbeing and co-production, our specialists are available to support journalists, conference organisers and partners with expert opinion, interviews, speaking opportunities and thought leadership.

This page showcases the breadth of expertise across Cygnet and helps connect media professionals with knowledgeable voices who are passionate about improving care, championing recovery and shaping the future of healthcare services.

If you would like to speak to one of our experts, please contact the Cygnet media team at [email protected]

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Caroline Fleming

Dr Caroline Fleming

Head of Psychology (Cygnet Hospital Ealing)

Dr Caroline Fleming is an HCPC registered chartered Counselling Psychologist and is an expert in the field of eating disorders.

Catherine Daniels

Principal clinical Psychologist

Catherine Daniels is a Principal Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years’ experience across acute mental health, psychiatric intensive care, forensic services, rehabilitation, community mental health and psychological leadership roles in the UK, Cayman Islands and South Africa.

Dr Somya Pandey

Dr Somya Pandey

Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry

Dr Somya Pandey is a Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry at Cygnet Hospital Harrow and is keen writer of articles, blogs and poetry, some of which have been published in Royal College of Psychiatrists newsletters and other media.

Catherine Flowers

Safety Formulation and Suicide Prevention Lead

Catherine is an experienced Consultant Forensic Psychologist and Regional Lead Psychologist for Cygnet’s Greater Manchester and North West regions, with over 20 years of experience across forensic and secure mental health services.

Dr Rowanne Dinning

Clinical Psychologist

Dr Rowanne Dinning is a Clinical Psychologist currently working at Cygnet Hospital Bury within the children and adolescent mental health inpatient service.

Caroline Clare

Caroline Clare

Head of Psychology (Cygnet Hospital Bierley)

Caroline is a Consultant Forensic Psychologist who first joined Cygnet in 2016.

Victoria Khromova

Dr Victoria Khromova

Consultant Psychiatrist

Dr Khromova has worked in psychiatry since 2007 and has been a Consultant Psychiatrist in inpatient Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) since 2014.

Dr Akintomide

Dr Gbolagade Akintomide

Divisional Medical Director - North (Interim)

Dr Akintomide is a general adult psychiatrist who specialises in managing complex acutely unwell patients with various comorbidities such as autism and ADHD.

Matthew Gill

Matthew Gill

Regional Director of Psychology Services (Midlands)

Matthew Gill is Director of Psychology Services for the North Region at Cygnet Health Care where he leads psychological services across a wide range of specialist mental health and rehabilitation settings.

Dr Henk Swanepoel

Lead Neuropsychologist (Cygnet Brunel)

Dr Henk Swanepoel is a consultant clinical neuropsychologist he has extensive experience in the assessment and treatment of brain injuries.

Dr Matt Rowett

Dr Matt Rowett

Consultant Neuropsychiatrist & Healthcare Leader

Dr Matt Rowett is a Consultant Neuropsychiatrist and currently serves as the Regional Medical Director for Neuropsychiatry (North).

Courtney Greene

Head of Occupational Therapy (Cygnet Hospital Woking)

Courtney Greene is the Head of Occupational Therapy (OT) at Cygnet Hospital Woking and our Regional Lead for OT in the south of England.

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