As an early stage mental health startup, the team has learnt a great deal from him along the way

It has been an enormous pleasure working with Dr. Frank Burbach. As an early stage mental health startup, the team has learnt a great deal from him along the way. His calm, thoughtful and rigorous approach has enabled the team to make great progress on critical and complex challenges on evidence generation and research. Dr. Frank has also played a pivotal role in guiding us navigate the intricate landscape of healthcare services, bringing a clinical voice to product safety and regulation, as well as alignment with the NHS and the wider public sector. Dr. Frank's adaptable nature in aligning with our startup's evolving requirements serves as a testament to his unwavering commitment to our shared mission of improving mental healthcare for the next billion young people.

Kevin Kwong
Co-Founder
Heyr

Frank's  insights as a systemic psychotherapist alongside his corporate knowledge is invaluable [...] extremely pleased and grateful for his insights in supporting me as an advisor for my start-up

I worked with Frank previously whilst co-authoring a paper for the Journal of  Family Therapy. I was struck by Frank's wide and diverse skill set and experience in applying his skills to NHS and start-up settings, and have been extremely pleased and grateful for his insights in supporting me as an advisor for my start-up Brain-Based Connection.

Frank's  insights as a systemic psychotherapist alongside his corporate knowledge is invaluable. He has been a pleasure to work with so far, is very generous with his insights and thoughts and has a solutions focused approach to problems. I find Frank is very pragmatic and realistic and yet aspirational at just the right balance.

I’m very grateful for Franks input and I’m looking forward to working with him furthermore.

Dr Gauri Seth
Founder and Director
Brain-Based Connection

Frank possesses a remarkable talent for focusing on key issues and swiftly identifying the most effective solutions [...] exceptional communication skills, extensive knowledge, and remarkable ability to foster collaboration

I have had the privilege of collaborating with Dr. Burbach on various projects and witnessing his outstanding skills firsthand and am confident in his abilities and believe he would be a valuable asset to any team or organization. Frank possesses a remarkable talent for focusing on key issues and swiftly identifying the most effective solutions. His ability to grasp complex problems and break them down into manageable components is truly exceptional. Time and again, I have seen him analyze intricate matters and swiftly devise strategies to tackle them. Dr. Burbach's commitment to getting things done efficiently and effectively is unparalleled. 

Moreover, Dr. Burbach's research knowledge and psychological expertise make him a standout professional in his field. His comprehensive understanding of psychological principles and their practical applications allows him to approach challenges from a unique perspective. His insightful analysis and innovative ideas have consistently produced remarkable results. Dr. Burbach's research expertise contributes significantly to his ability to tackle problems head-on and generate impactful outcomes. 

Furthermore, I had the privilege of participating in a training workshop that Dr. Burbach conducted alongside his esteemed colleagues. The workshop was a testament to Dr. Burbach's exceptional communication skills, extensive knowledge, and remarkable ability to foster collaboration. The training was meticulously designed, providing valuable insights and practical tools that significantly enhanced our collective understanding and expertise. Dr. Burbach's dedication to sharing knowledge and empowering others is truly commendable. 

Cheryl D. Tierney, MD, MPH
Medical Director
Meliora Health, US

Frank is a well-respected expert in his field [...] is able to bridge the needs of ethical clinical delivery, academic and commercial agendas

 Frank is a well-respected expert in his field.

He has a highly focused approach and is able to bridge the needs of ethical clinical delivery, academic and commercial agendas.

Frank is a very reliable colleague and team player; he will work collaboratively to find credible solutions to complex problems.

I highly recommend him.

Dr Melinda Rees
Interim CEO & Chief Commercial Officer 
Psyomics

Frank creates a psychological landscape in which people feel understood, are encouraged to develop personal agency and flourish

Frank has mentored and supported me throughout my career, and I have greatly valued his thoughtful and empathetic approach. He has a remarkable ability to sit alongside you, validate the dilemma, carefully take it apart while holding onto the wider context, and think through a range of options and solutions so that you feel clear and confident about your conclusion. 

I have always admired his capacity to synthesise complex information and relay it in an accessible way fostering opportunities for learning through teaching and training and I have had the privilege of working alongside him delivering training he has developed in both NHS and university settings. He has offered unwavering encouragement and insight when developing research and writing for publication, including publishing my doctoral thesis and other papers since. 

Frank’s leadership style creates a psychological landscape in which people feel understood, are encouraged to develop personal agency and flourish in their roles. He finds opportunities in difficult situations and creates space to find creative resolutions to problems. His consistent and transparent approach fosters a clear vision closely aligned with your values creating a system based on mutual support and safety. 

 Dr Estelle Rapsey
Clinical Psychologist/Clinical Lead Early Intervention in Psychosis
Somerset Foundation Trust, UK
 

Frank has a unique style which is robust yet quiet, commanding yet engaging and scientifically driven yet friendly  

Frank has a unique management and leadership style which is robust yet quiet, commanding yet engaging and scientifically driven yet friendly. His passion is infectious and unwaning. He has the ability to communicate his ideas and to command the respect across individuals from different professional backgrounds, characteristics which became evident when he led the early intervention in psychosis service across Somerset county of which I was a member. 

Frank’s ability to put people at ease and to add a sense of calmness to those around him helped to maximise my contribution and made me feel that my input was valued.

Dr Tarig Diab
Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Al Jalila Children's Specialty Hospital, Dubai, UAE

Rigorous yet pragmatic in his research approach [...] depth and breadth of knowledge in research and clinical psychology [...] professionalism and thoughtfulness

I had the good fortune of collaborating with Dr. Burbach on several projects across interdisciplinary teams. I was always struck by his depth and breadth of knowledge in research and clinical psychology as well as his professionalism and thoughtfulness. Dr. Burbach possesses the wonderful ability to discuss complicated findings and concepts to a wide audience and in very relatable terms. He is also intentional in his efforts to be rigorous yet pragmatic in his research approach. 

Genevieve Chaney
Director of Mental Health
Meliora Health, US

[...] an excellent leader and mentor with vast knowledge and experience in clinical psychology and research [...] friendly, collaborative and warm leadership style [...] everyone in the team feels able to be themselves, share their ideas and thrive in their job.

I was lucky enough to have been managed by Frank for several years. He is an excellent leader and mentor with vast knowledge and experience in clinical psychology and research.
Frank’s friendly, collaborative and warm leadership style creates an environment where everyone in the team feels able to be themselves, share their ideas and thrive in their job. He has a manner that puts people at ease and truly values everyone’s contribution to the team. Frank is open and honest and will always make time to share his experience with those around him.
I learnt so much from working with Frank; from how to plan and execute a research project through to publication, how to run service evaluations and implement changes alongside how to conduct effective sessions with children and young people. I can only hope to get the opportunity to work with Frank again in the future.

Katie Stiles
Research Manager, NIHR 
National Institute of Health Research