Lea Nasrallah

Experienced School Counsellor and Registered Psychotherapist with 12+ years of experience supporting children and adolescents in educational and clinical settings, including UK and international contexts. Skilled in providing safeguarding-informed pastoral care, early intervention, and social-emotional support for primary and secondary-aged pupils, including those with SEND and complex needs. Experienced in delivering individual and group counselling, crisis intervention, and risk assessment, alongside contributing to whole-school wellbeing and safeguarding systems.

Strong collaborator with school leadership, teachers, parents, and multidisciplinary teams to promote pupil wellbeing, inclusion, and positive engagement in learning. Committed to child protection, confidentiality, and creating safe, supportive school environments that foster resilience and emotional development.

Clinician / Psychotherapist at Roberts Smart Centre (2022-05 – Present)

• Provide individual and group counselling for adolescents with emotional, behavioural, and mental health needs
• Conduct risk assessments, safeguarding-informed crisis intervention, and safety planning
• Develop individualised intervention plans supporting emotional regulation and wellbeing
• Collaborate with families, educators, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care
• Maintain confidential clinical documentation in line with professional standards
• Deliver trauma-informed, early intervention-focused therapeutic support

Mental Health & Psychosocial Advisor at Canadian Red Cross (2021-08 – 2023-04)

• Delivered psychosocial support and psychological first aid in crisis and community settings
• Designed and facilitated resilience and wellbeing programmes
• Supported multi-agency coordination and referral pathways
• Delivered mental health awareness and psychoeducation sessions

Intake Worker – Mental Health & Social Services at South-East Ottawa Community Health Centre (2021-11 – 2022-05)

• Conducted assessments, triage, and short-term counselling support
• Managed risk, safeguarding concerns, and referral coordination
• Liaised with families and multidisciplinary professionals
• Maintained accurate and confidential case records

Psycho-educator & Mental Health Counsellor at American University of Beirut (2019-09 – 2020-02)

• Delivered social-emotional learning (SEL) workshops and wellbeing programmes
• Supported students with SEND, emotional, and behavioural needs
• Contributed to individual support plans and learning accommodations
• Collaborated with staff to promote inclusive learning environments

Movement Psychotherapist & Counsellor at Artichoke Studio Art Therapy (2018-09 – 2020-02)

• Provided individual and group therapy for children and adolescents
• Supported emotional regulation, communication, and social development
• Worked within multidisciplinary therapeutic teams

Psychomotor Therapist (School & Clinical Settings) at Classes Orange Special Needs School & Private Practice (2014-09 – 2016-08)

• Delivered therapeutic support for children and young people with developmental, emotional, and behavioural needs (including ASD and ADHD)
• Developed and implemented individualised education plans (IEPs) in collaboration with families and educators
• Supported early intervention, emotional regulation, and inclusive school participation

Movement Psychotherapist (Placement) at Blackheath Primary School (2016-10 – 2017-06)

• Delivered school-based therapeutic interventions supporting pupils' emotional wellbeing and behaviour regulation
• Collaborated with teachers to support inclusion and classroom strategies
• Supported understanding of pupils' emotional and behavioural needs in a primary school setting

Movement Psychotherapist (Placement) at Adult Autism Centre (2017-10 – 2018-06)

• Provided therapeutic support for individuals with autism and co-occurring mental health needs
• Supported emotional regulation, communication, and social development

Movement Psychotherapist & Mental Health Counsellor – Volunteer at Hopewell Eating Disorder Support Centre (2021-03 – 2022-05)

• Facilitated group therapy focused on emotional regulation and body awareness
• Supported structured therapeutic wellbeing programmes

MA in Dance Movement Psychotherapy – Goldsmiths, University of London (2016 – 2018)

Bachelor in Psychomotor Therapy – Université Saint Joseph (2011 – 2014)