Joel, formerly a Modern Matron who retrained as a CBT therapist, now serves as an academic CBT supervisor and consistently exemplifies the Trust’s values. As part of the Oxfordshire Eating Disorders Community Team, he brings extensive inpatient and community experience as a CBT supervisor, CBT therapist and RMN nurse. He is confident, kind and intuitive, combining strong clinical expertise with practical leadership. Joel is bold and direct when required, setting clear boundaries while remaining supportive and emotionally attuned.

Joel said:

“2026 marks my 30^th year working in Adult Eating Disorders, so this award is especially precious. Adult Eating Disorders has been and continues to be my life’s work.

“I have been lucky to work with extraordinary colleagues and clients during my time, and this award is something I share with them.”

The nomination

Joel was nominated by his colleague Clinical Nurse Lead for Cotswold House Marlborough Estelle Hyde.

Estelle commented:

“I am proud to nominate Joel for this Exceptional People Award, for his outstanding role‑modelling as an academic CBT Supervisor, CBT therapist and RMN Nurse. Joel’s combination of clinical rigor and compassion with leadership qualities makes him an exceptional role model.

“When I was anxious about sharing session recordings, he encouraged me with compassion, he normalised my vulnerability into learning and restoring my confidence. He consistently created a learning culture within our supervision group using his methodological rigour to case formulation discussions.

“Joel is an experienced academic CBT supervisor, CBT therapist and RMN nurse with extensive inpatient and community practice. He is confident, kind and intuitive, he combines his clinical knowledge with practical leadership. He is bold and direct when needed, he sets clear boundaries while remaining supportive and emotionally available. As a mentor he transformed my academic confidence: I was a mature student with a nursing diploma which was obtained 28 years ago, I had never done a degree and was having to learn to write academic papers, Joel guided me patiently through each step until I could write with assurance. Joel’s balance, knowledgeable approach built trust within our supervision group.

“Joel has made a significant impact on our supervision group therefore the patients have benefitted from bespoke support from each supervisee. Joel has fostered confidence and increased competence within the group delivering Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Eating Disorders (CBT-E). For patients, his commitment to adhering to CBT protocols and NICE guidelines ensures they receive high-quality, evidence-based care tailored to their needs.”