After three decades as CEO and Clinical Director of the Brent Centre for Young People (BCYP), Dr. Maxim de Sauma will step down from his position on April 16th.

Dr. Sauma, who succeeded the Centre's founder, Dr. Moses Laufer, leaves behind a "profound legacy" of transformation and growth.

In anticipation of Sauma's departure, the Brent Centre has appointed Valentina Levi as the new CEO, effective April 16th. She brings extensive experience to her new role, having been with the centre for over a decade and serving as the head of clinical Services since 2020.

Under his leadership, the Brent Centre has evolved from a small organisation with a handful of staff members to a thriving institution with a team of more than fifty professionals.

Maxim’s contributions to the Centre have expanded its reach nationally and internationally, playing a significant role in establishing the Westminster Centre for Young People in partnership with the Institute of Psychoanalysis and the Brent Centre Highlands clinic in Inverness.

Dr. Sauma's dedication to advancing the field of adolescent mental health has led to the provision of essential clinical services to over 800 young people annually and has established the Brent Centre as a leading voice in the field.


Bernard Roberts, chair of the board, said: "Dr. Sauma's leadership has strengthened the reputation of the Brent Centre nationally and internationally."

"We are profoundly grateful for his unwavering commitment to the mission of the Centre and his significant impact on the lives of countless young people."

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