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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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 Gareth Jarvis

Divisional Medical Director – South

Dr Gareth Jarvis is a Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist who has joined Cygnet following four and a half years as the Medical Director for Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust’s Adult Mental Health Services.

Dr Erica De Lange

Regional Director for Psychology Services (South)

Dr Erica Lange is the Regional Director for Psychology Services (South) for Cygnet Health Care and Social Care. Erica can speak on a wide range of mental health topics including mental health in the workplace, stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, OCD and personality disorder.

Dr Salim Matta

Group Clinical Director (Interim)

Dr Matta oversees clinical leadership across Cygnet’s services and has long championed high standards, professional development and patient-centred practice.

Raf Hamaizia

Expert by Experience Lead

Raf Hamaizia is a mental health campaigner and expert on Co-production, Recovery and Lived Experience.

Dr Asif Bachlani

Divisional Medical Director - Cygnet Assessment Services

Dr Bachlani is a General Adult and Neurodevelopmental Consultant Psychiatrist who has worked in the NHS and Independent sector. Asif has an extensive breadth of clinical, leadership, and digital expertise within the NHS and private healthcare arena.

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.

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).

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.

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 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.

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.

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