Following recent Consultant Psychologist Boards, a number of senior psychologists have successfully achieved the title of Consultant Psychologist. The boards assess candidates against a range of competencies and form part of Cygnet’s career progression pathway, reflecting our commitment to supporting professional development and recognising advanced levels of practice.
Our New Consultant Psychologists are:
- Dr Elizabeth Wakeland, Regional Lead for East Midlands South & Staffordshire, Cygnet Hospital Clifton
- Dr Amit Jotangia, Head of Psychology, Cygnet Hospital Stevenage
- Dr Julia Hulse, Head of Psychology, Cygnet Hospital Kidsgrove
- Donna Harrison, Forensic Psychologist, Cygnet Storthfield House
Dr Erica de Lange, Divisional Psychology Director (South), said: “Congratulations to the four psychologists on successfully receiving their Consultant Psychologist titles at this year’s Cygnet Consultant Board 2026.
“This is a testimony to their ongoing professional development in their careers and a celebration of their successes in their respective areas of expertise and specialism in psychology. Well done!”
Matt Gill, Divisional Psychology Director (North), added: “Many congratulations to all our psychologists on passing their Consultant Boards this year and reaching this significant milestone. This is a significant achievement and very much reflects the wide range of work they have undertaken in their careers and their ongoing commitment to our profession.”
Achieving Consultant Psychologist status is recognition of outstanding clinical expertise, leadership, innovation and contribution to patient care.
Candidates must demonstrate excellence across several domains, including clinical practice, service development, research, leadership and professional influence. Successfully passing the board reflects the significant impact these colleagues have made throughout their careers and continue to make across Cygnet.
The pathway supports meaningful career progression for psychologists and helps ensure that psychology remains at the heart of service development, clinical excellence and innovation across the organisation. By investing in our people and recognising advanced practice, we continue to strengthen the quality of care and support we provide.
We would like to extend our warmest congratulations to all those who were successful at this year’s board. Your dedication, professionalism and commitment to excellence are helping to advance psychological practice across Cygnet and improve outcomes for the people we support.
We wish you every success in the next stage of your professional journey and look forward to seeing the continued impact you will make as Consultant Psychologists.
Congratulations on this well-deserved achievement.