Amnah Qureshi
Mental Health Professional
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About
Compassionate and dedicated mental health professional with a strong academic background in Psychology and Nutrition, and 11 months of NHS experience supporting children and adults with complex mental health and neurodevelopmental conditions, including autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, OCD, schizophrenia, and dementia. Skilled in providing one-to-one and group support, adapting communication and therapeutic approaches to meet individual needs, and delivering psychoeducation to promote wellbeing and resilience. Experienced in building trusting relationships, encouraging positive coping strategies, and collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
Experience
Teaching assistant - Teaching personnel
(2026-05)
- Supported diverse learning needs by delivering tailored interventions to SEN students.
- Supported children during mealtimes by customizing their food and dining experience. I carefully accommodated individual dietary restrictions, religious practices, and physical health needs to ensure every child could eat safely and comfortably.
Band 5 Mental health Dietitian - Essex Partnership University NHS foundation trust
(2024-11 - 2025-10)
- Delivered twice-weekly educational group sessions and one-to-one support under the "Closing the Gap" initiative, adapting teaching strategies in real time to meet diverse learning needs.
- Created engaging, accessible educational materials to support understanding.
- Liaised closely with multidisciplinary teams including occupational therapists, physiotherapists, nurses, doctors and pharmacists.
Freelance video editor - Royal bindi
(2012-12)
- Managed independent projects and delivered content aligned with client requirements within strict deadlines.
Teaching assistant - Hilly field primary school
(2011-08 - 2011-12)
- Provided additional support to pupils requiring extra help as English was not their first language.
- Encouraged positive behavior and classroom engagement.
Education
BSc - Psychology - Middlesex University (2018)
BSc - Nutrition and Dietetics - Middlesex University (2024)
