Meet the team

Working together for better patient outcomes

At Ellern Mede, we believe that teamwork is our greatest strength and asset. Our inclusive, collaborative culture empowers every team member to contribute meaningfully to the care of people we support.

We bring together a diverse range of professionals, each with expertise in their field. We continuously invest in the training and development of our specialist team to foster our unique Ellern Mede approach.

Senior Leadership


Dr Hind Al Khairulla –
Medical Director, Ellern Mede Group

Nancy Maicoo –
Clinical Operations Director, Ellern Mede Group

Hospital Leadership


Janice Coleman –
Hospital Manager, Ellern Mede Ridgeway

Ewan McLean –
Hospital Manager, Ellern Mede Queensway

Yetunde Agunbiade –
Hospital Manager, Ellern Mede Barnet

Clinical Leadership


Dr Colette Richardson –
Lead Family and Systemic Psychotherapist

David Viljoen –
Consultant Clinical Psychologist & Lead for Specialist Psychological Services

James Harrison –
Autism Lead Nurse

Oliver Street –
Lead Dietitian

Quality, Governance & Safeguarding


Fiza Raza –
Safeguarding and Social Work Lead

Karis Martin-Schmieder –
Governance, Quality & Patient safety lead

Referrals & Admissions Team


Aanika Patel –
Business Partnership and Referrals Lead

Lived Experience & Inclusion


Shannon Scott –
Patient Inclusion Lead

Hope Virgo –
Expert by Experience