OUR EXPERT TEAM
PROFESSIONAL AND CARING
Our team is composed of experienced professionals committed to delivering exceptional care, including:
- Hospital Director, Ward Manager, Deputy Ward Manager
- Consultant Psychiatrist, Specialty Doctor
- Registered Mental Health Nurses and Healthcare Support Workers
- Occupational Therapists and Psychologists
This collective expertise ensures comprehensive support and treatment tailored to each patient’s needs.
Douglas Daka - Hospital Manager
Douglas is an accomplished Healthcare Manager with a strong foundation in bioscience and extensive experience in healthcare operations, governance, and service leadership. He brings a strategic, evidence-informed approach to the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred services within complex and regulated healthcare environments.
With a proven track record in operational management, quality assurance, compliance, and workforce leadership, Douglas works closely with senior management teams and external regulatory bodies, including NHS England (NHSE), the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and Local Safeguarding Boards. His work ensures services consistently meet clinical, safeguarding, and regulatory standards.
Douglas is recognised for his collaborative leadership style and strong focus on governance, risk management, and continuous service improvement. He is deeply committed to embedding patient-centred care at the heart of service design and ensuring service users are central to decision-making and service development.
Dr Brishna Shah - Lead Consultant
Dr Brishna Shah is a GMC Specialist Registered Consultant Psychiatrist with over 25 years of experience delivering high-quality, evidence-based mental health care across both NHS and private sectors. She is an Approved Clinician and Section 12–approved under the Mental Health Act, with extensive experience undertaking statutory and senior clinical responsibilities.
A senior member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, Dr Shah specialises in adult mental health and neurodevelopmental conditions. Her expertise includes the assessment and management of complex and co-morbid presentations, spanning common and severe mental illnesses, supported by a robust grounding in contemporary psychiatric research and best practice.
Dr Shah also leads comprehensive ADHD and Autism diagnostic assessments for adults aged 18 and over, offering both virtual and in-person consultations. Known for her compassionate and thoughtful leadership style, she is committed to providing safe, respectful, and non-judgemental care that empowers individuals to improve wellbeing and quality of life.
Brian Papa - Ward Manager
Brian is a Ward Manager with over 15 years of experience in psychiatric nursing and healthcare leadership, most recently specialising in acute mental health services. He brings extensive expertise in managing high-acuity clinical environments, supported by more than a decade of service as Head Nurse at the National Centre for Mental Health.
With qualifications in Nursing and Information Technology, Brian combines clinical excellence with systems-based thinking to support safe, efficient, and high-quality care delivery. His certifications in advanced life support and emergency care further strengthen his leadership in complex and crisis-driven settings.
Brian is recognised for his people-centred leadership approach, with a strong focus on staff development, operational effectiveness, and patient-centred outcomes. He is deeply committed to advancing mental health services through compassionate care, professional excellence, and continuous improvement.