The UK Addiction Treatment Centre’s Management Team

Following over 20 years as a derivatives trader, Daniel set up a successful online marketing company servicing many PLCs in the UK.

Daniel’s own experiences with addiction led him to the behavioural health field in 2009.

In 2010, he trained as a counsellor at Regent’s College and the Minster Centre in London and was certified as an interventionist with The Pennsylvania Certification Board, working with families who wish to get their loved ones into treatment.

In 2010 Daniel also founded one of the largest addiction treatment directories in the UK and in 2014 became a founding shareholder and Managing Director of UKAT.

Daniel’s passion and purpose are to help people start their journey to recovery from addiction.

Paula is excited to contribute to UKAT's continued success and growth. With her strong commitment to excellence, she will ensure that the highest standards are maintained in every service provided, reflecting her belief that quality and governance are key pillars in delivering meaningful support to those in need. She feels privileged to join the UKAT team and is eager to bring her expertise to enhance the organisation's impact.

Her experience spans across many pivotal departments, all responsible for the smooth running and upkeep of a business, including IT, infrastructure, and of course, finance. In her previous role, Sue oversaw the centralised financial function of the company, managing a team of Management Accountants, Credit Control, Accounts Payable and Payroll. Sue was also on the Integration Board for acquisitions and helped manage and integrate acquisitions of other care homes. It was during this time that Sue was also responsible for ensuring full GDPR compliance throughout the acquisitions and was the key liaison for all involved stakeholders, external funders and HMRC. Sue’s experience as a Group Financial Controller is second to none and she has already become an integral part of the UKAT Group.

Dr Durrani believes that people who are alcohol or drug dependent have become neuroadapted to continuous or repeated exposure to a psychoactive substance. A manifestation of neuroadaptation is that a withdrawal syndrome may develop when substance use ceases. There are also underlying precipitating, maintaining and perpetuating factors that need to be addressed alongside detoxification for it to be successful. The primary objective of detoxification is completion of the withdrawal process with safety and comfort. This ensures that the person can cease alcohol or drug use without experiencing an uncomfortable and potentially hazardous withdrawal syndrome and enter into a therapeutic rehabilitation program, for relapse prevention.

Dr Durrani’s expertise includes:

• Inpatient detoxification and management of patients with drug(s) and alcohol dependence. This includes Opioids, Psycho-stimulants including Amphetamine, Crack-Cocaine, Benzodiazepine, legal highs and Cannabis.
• Identification and management of medical and psychosocial problems accompanying substance misuse.
• The use of drugs for preventing relapse or reducing risky behavior/harm (e.g. Methadone maintenance, anti-craving drugs Naltrexone etc.)
• Management of special populations such as women, older adults, prisoners, black and ethnic minority groups.
• Management of dual diagnoses in people with substance misuse, serious mental illness and common mental disorders.

For further information please contact UKAT.

As a trained therapist David began working directly with clients. Using previous management experience David progressed meaning that he has been able to utilise his skills whilst still having a direct impact on the clients by providing safe, effective, caring, responsive and well led treatment and care. David joined the UKAT Group in 2016 when UKAT bought the organisation he was working for. Since then he has undertaken a key role in improving and developing services and treatment, and working in the senior management team. “Everyone has the ability to overcome mental health and addiction challenges with the right help and encouragement, UKAT provides a place to do this, with the right medical and therapeutic treatment in a safe and pleasing residential setting”

This has created a wealth of experience when it comes to guiding the families and the clients when they are at the exploratory stage of the consideration of residential treatment and/or addiction therapy.

Dale recognises the size of the task in hand with UKAT and feels that the team ethic and working standard within the admissions, alumni, and assessment departments are second to none. “We have created a family-like feel to our workspace, which is an important background when supporting others.”

This was an unexpected journey as Dale had studied performing arts and English literature before attending drama school in the mid-’90s.

“It is an effortless decision to spend our days helping others and deepening our understanding further still.”

After completing a Masters in Business, he went on to lead a successful career as a performance marketing professional with over a decade of experience, including exceptional paid media, in-App marketing campaigns and advising start-ups and SMEs to build and scale up their marketing plans. Sumit is responsible for overseeing the strategic and tactical marketing direction and growth of UKAT. He is passionate about deploying first-class and innovative digital marketing strategies to build more awareness and visibility of UKAT’s brand to reach the masses. He leads the Digital Marketing team, including content creation, organic and paid media strategy development and execution.

She is pivotal in lobbying Government and Council leaders to allocate more financial investment into statutory treatment and support services in a bid to ensure that drug and alcohol help is accessible for all. She is also responsible for UKAT’s Education and Corporate affiliate programmes launched in 2020. Having worked in Marketing for over 10 years, Claire has come from a background in professional business services and has a fantastic understanding and grasp of how important strong communication strategies- both internally and externally- are for an organisation in leveraging the brand to its highest potential. Any and all media enquiries should be sent to media@ukat.co.uk

A relentless pursuit of knowledge and a passion for profoundly impacting the lives of those in need paved the way for Sebastian's deep exploration into the complexities of physical complex needs in healthcare. In 2023, he embarked on an inspiring journey into the heart of mental health, further solidifying his reputation as a forward-thinker in the healthcare industry. Sebastian's dedication to dementia care is remarkable, having championed this cause for over a decade. His exceptional skills and expertise have seen him collaborate with Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) and eldercare consultants, culminating in creating the first-ever delirium pilot programme that seamlessly transitions patients from the hospital to their homes. His unwavering love for making a difference is what truly sets Sebastian Vidler apart. He doesn't merely view healthcare as a profession but as a calling to bring comfort, dignity, and solace to those in need. Sebastian's story is one of commitment, innovation, and heartfelt service to humanity, making him a valuable asset to the UKAT team.

Part of her background includes working in addiction treatment for a well known charity for 4 years and in elderly care for 5.5 years. Emma is Chartered MCIPD qualified after completing her CIPD qualifications in 2017. Emma is an avid learner and always working on her next academic challenge. Emma is looking forward to building a new HR function for UKAT and is focused on ensuring that UKAT is an employer of choice.

Her professional journey has been marked by 7 years of dedicated service in Senior Compliance Officer roles, demonstrating her commitment to maintaining the highest standards of compliance and operational efficiency. Prior to her role at UKAT, Sophie gained valuable experience in the Education Recruitment sector. This diverse background equips her with a wealth of skills, encompassing areas such as Marketing, HR, Compliance, Administration, and Account Management. Sophie's multidisciplinary expertise allows her to approach her responsibilities with a holistic perspective, ensuring that every facet of the organisation runs smoothly. Sophie's unwavering dedication is evident in her role, where she identifies areas of the business that require her data-driven insights to improve processes and productivity within UKAT. Sophie's meticulous attention to detail and strong work ethic is also demonstrated by her external information research, which UKAT uses to improve corporate culture, staffing standards, client needs, and the recruitment process. Sophie plays a pivotal role in contributing to ongoing business drivers and initiatives, with her commitment to excellence making her an integral part of the UKAT team, contributing to the company's continued success and growth.

After progressing the hospital's CQC rating from “Requires Improvement” to “Good”, he moved into Quality Improvement overseeing quality initiatives for over 40+ hospitals, care homes and outpatient clinics. He is dedicated to ensuring that clients feel safe and comfortable during treatment.

He is someone who thrives under pressure and able to adapt to an ever-changing landscape. Mark brings with him property knowledge and an eye for detail. A real team player, someone that is a target orientated individual who can build long term business relationships at all levels. Mark always looks to deliver a quality service and is always focused on customer satisfaction being the forefront of the business

Faith completed an Integrative Counselling Degree First Class in 2020 (BSc Hons). Faith is a positive advocate for recovery appearing in TV/Radio segments for The one Show and Granada Reports highlighting and promoting the incredible work that the staff do across UKAT working in the addiction/recovery field. Faith was promoted in July 2021 to Senior Counsellor managing the therapy team. In November 2021 Faith transitioned into the role of CQC Registered Manager and continued to be passionate about providing safe, effective care for all clients who enter the centre. Faith was promoted to Operations Manager in February 2024 and now works closely with four centres within the UKAT group. Sharing her experience, knowledge and skills with other managers on improving processes and procedures within current guidance.

He has held multiple posts and has developed safe systems of work and clinical governance processes to ensure that both Staff and Clients are kept safe, He has experience of working within regional operational management overseeing multiple sites and contracts including implementations. “I feel passionate about giving people the opportunity to grow and develop within their role and I am skilled in tapping into where people’s passions lie and providing them with the training and opportunities to develop”. Nick has a vast knowledge and understanding of safeguarding processes and recognises the complexities and challenges faced by clients, their families, and society as a whole. Using evidenced based and effective care to maximise the potential of Clients and keep them safe.

Johnny’s a university graduate from the Organisation and Management course at the Institut National of Commerce, Algiers University and has a First Class Honours Degree in Mathematics (BSC in Mathematics from the London Metropolitan University) which he achieved whilst in recovery. His NVQ 3 and his NVQ 5 (QCF Management in Adult Social Care) are from City and Guilds.

His work experience includes years in the Catering and Hospitality field, leadership positions in the Landscaping and Gardening field, as well as volunteer positions in Homeless Action in Barnet. His journey changed because Johnny suffered from addiction. He’s been sober for over 12 years and is now working to help those who are just starting their journey discover the right path to long-term recovery.

Kerry has compassion, empathy and drive to help clients who are starting theirjourney of recovery.

Prior to working in the addiction field, Jagoda completed two degrees and a master's degree. She specialises in interpersonal group therapy. She has designed and facilitated group therapy across Prison, Probation, and Rehab settings, providing her with a deep understanding of the challenges individuals face when struggling with mental health issues. In addition to her experience in the addiction and mental health field, Jagoda founded her own technology business and successfully delivered for a diverse range of clients. This entrepreneurial background has given her valuable management, interpersonal and compliance skills that she brings to her role as Clinic Manager. Jagoda has a real passion for new and innovative treatments and is always seeking to stay ahead of the field in the latest treatments and bespoke services. Confidentiality is of the utmost importance to Jagoda, and she works tirelessly to ensure that all client information is handled with the utmost care and professionalism. With her unique background and skillset, Jagoda is well-positioned to lead the UKAT London Clinic into the future, providing cutting-edge treatment and delivering the highest standards of client care.

Sarah qualified as a Social Worker in July 2013 which involved different placement experience including; a Learning Mentor in a Primary School, a Mental Health Support Worker in a Mental Health Hostel and a Support Worker for a Community Drug and Alcohol Team.

Sarah has also completed her ASYE in regards to her Social Work Qualification and Person Centred Counselling Training.