Integrated
expertise
We bring together our individual specialisms (neuropsychiatry, psychology, and physiotherapy) to provide truly integrated virtual assessment and treatment packages.
Meet the team
Our team
Dr Norman Poole
Consultant Neuropsychiatrist
Co-founder
Dr Norman Poole is a consultant psychiatrist based at the Lishman Unit, the national specialist Neurorehabilitation inpatient ward for neuropsychiatry and brain injury at South London and the Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. His specialisms include functional neurological disorder, the neuropsychiatry of movements disorders, and cognitive disorders. He has published and presented original research, systematic reviews and book chapters in these areas and held a National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) grant successfully investigating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as a treatment for Functional Cognitive Disorder (FCD). He also sits on the Ministry of Defence’s Independent Medical Expert Group (IMEG) and is an editorial board member of the academic journal Cognitive Neuropsychiatry.
At Synchrony Rehabilitation, he is responsible for assessing and treating neuropsychiatric co-morbidities that compound FND suffering. He will look to rationalise and optimise medications to ensure they do not exacerbate symptoms of FND. He works closely with Dr Sarah Cope and Kate Holt to ensure that treatment is targeted, individualised, and goal-directed.
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Dr Sarah Cope
Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Co-founder
Dr Sarah Cope is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of experience in complex mental health, specialising in neuropsychiatry and functional neurological disorder. She has worked in outpatient, inpatient and virtual NHS settings delivering FND treatments. She is registered with the Health Care Professionals Council (HCPC). She is also additionally accredited as a CBT Therapist (BABCP) and an EMDR Therapist (EMDR-Europe). She has published widely within FND research, and she recently led an NIHR-funded feasibility study evaluating EMDR as a treatment for FND.
At Synchrony Rehabilitation, she is responsible for assessing, formulating, and treating FND, and co-existing difficulties, using psychological therapy. Therapy provision is aligned with a patient’s treatment goals, and she works collaboratively with Dr Norman Poole and Kate Holt to ensure treatment is coordinated and effective.
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Kate Holt
Clinical Specialist Neuro Physiotherapist
Co-founder
Kate is a HCPC registered Neurological Physiotherapist, holding research and clinical roles within the NHS and private practice. She has 12 years of experience in FND specific rehabilitation. Through her clinical research activities, she has contributed to the current knowledge base of physiotherapy for FND.
At Synchrony Rehabilitation, Kate provides clinical expertise in the rehabilitation of movement and activity impairment seen in FND. She has extensive knowledge and skills in the treatment and management of common coexisting problems such as persistent pain and fatigue. Kates physiotherapy approach is goal orientated and psychologically informed.
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Our extended network
We also partner with a network of highly specialist associates for when a clinical need arises.
Neurology
Occupational therapy
Speech and language therapy
