Who we are
We are the Adult Community Eating Disorder service for Oxfordshire.
Our team comprises dedicated doctors, nurses, dieticians, social workers, allied health professionals, and assistant practitioners.
Management team
- Catherine Sage, Head of Service
- Charlotte Ball, Service Manager
- Tom Lankester, Clinical Team Manager
Our management team ensures the smooth running of the service, supports staff, and helps shape the care we provide. They work closely with clinicians, service users, and partner organisations to maintain high standards and drive improvements.
Administration
- Tracy Barrett, Office Manager
- Anne-Marie Dawe, Administrator
- Charlotte Simpson, Administrator
- Libertad Diaz, Administrator
Our admin team ensures the smooth running of the service, handling appointments, and communication. They’re often the first point of contact and help keep everything organised behind the scenes.
Medical team
- Dr Parveen Bains, Consultant Psychiatrist
- Dr Cian McNally, Specialist Doctor
- Dr Herkiran Kalsi, Resident Doctor
Our psychiatrists assess and manage the medical and psychiatric aspects of eating disorders. They may support with diagnosis, medication, and risk management, especially when physical health or co-occurring mental health conditions are involved.
Psychology team
- Dr Emma Clarkson, Consultant Clinical Psychologist
- Dr Roshan Jones, Principal Clinical Psychologist
- Dr Fiona Clements, Senior Counselling Psychologist
- Dr Hannah Wiseman, Clinical Psychologist
- Alice Cook, Assistant Psychologist
- Cassandra Trend, Assistant Psychologist
- Ranique Kaba, Assistant Psychologist
Psychologists provide evidence-based psychological therapies such as CBT-E, MANTRA, and other approaches tailored to individual needs. They help people explore the underlying factors contributing to their eating disorder and support long-term recovery.
Nursing team
- Michelle Bussey, Lead Nurse
- Ben Kirton, Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Natalia Campos, Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Neema Massivi, Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Jade Kilpin, Community Mental Health Nurse
Our specialist nurses are registered healthcare professionals with expertise in both physical and mental health. Within our team, they deliver evidence-based treatments such as CBT-E and SSCM, act as key workers for patients, and lead on the FREED pathway for early intervention. They also triage all referrals into the service, ensuring timely access to appropriate care, and play a vital role in coordinating treatment and supporting recovery.
Therapy team
- Lynne Coulter, CBT Therapist
- Joel Hawkins, CBT therapist
Our CBT therapists are trained in delivering evidence-based psychological treatments for eating disorders, including CBT-E and other NICE-recommended approaches. They work collaboratively with service users to explore thoughts, behaviours, and emotions related to eating difficulties, and support individuals in making meaningful changes. Their work is goal-focused, structured, and tailored to each person’s needs
Dietetic team
- Philippa Doolan, Specialist Dietitian
- Rachael Hunter, Specialist Dietitian
- Amelia Belich, Specialist Dietitian
- Julia Monteiro, Dietetic Apprentice
Dietitians work with individuals to improve their nutritional intake, challenge food-related fears, and restore physical health. They offer tailored advice and meal plans based on each person’s needs and goals.
Support team
- Charlotte Foster, Social Worker
- Beenish Achakzai, Community Support Worker
- Miyuki Arimura, Elmore Embedded Support Worker
- Julie Cottrell, Specialist Practitioner and Carers Lead