Cynthia Obiakor

Compassionate Mental Health Practitioner with experience across CAMHS, FCAMHS, CYP IAPT, and forensic services. Trained in evidence-based parenting interventions (King's College London), with expertise in assessment, formulation, and risk management. Skilled in delivering interventions for children, young people, and families within multidisciplinary settings.

CYP IAPT Trainee Practitioner (Parenting) - NELFT – Barking & Dagenham CAMHS - Barking & Dagenham, UK

(2025-01 - 2026-01)

• Delivered Incredible Years, Guided Self-Help, and Personalised Individual Parent Training (PIPT) interventions
• Trained in Strengthening Families Strengthening Communities
• Conducted assessments, follow-ups, and risk reviews
• Triaged referrals and supported MDT care planning
• Used neurodevelopmental tools including Coventry Grid
• Maintained clinical records and outcome measures
• Managed caseload

Assistant Psychologist (Secondment) - FCAMHS

(2022-11 - 2023-03)

• Supported assessments, formulation, and interventions
• Contributed to risk management and referral decisions
• Co-facilitated groups and delivered individual sessions
• Managed psychometrics and SPSS data
• Produced reports and timely documentation

Healthcare Facilitator - West London NHS Trust – Adolescent Secure CAMHS

(2017-09 - 2020-09)

• Supported young people with complex needs
• Monitored risk and safeguarding concerns
• Co-facilitated DBT-informed groups
• Managed behaviour and supported care plans

Healthcare Facilitator - West London NHS Trust – Forensic Adult Service

(2020-09 - 2024-12)

• Supported care and risk management
• Worked within MDT and with carers
• Promoted recovery and engagement

PG Dip - Mental Health Therapies - King's College London (2025 - 2026)

MSc - Clinical Psychology - University of Lagos

BSc (Hons) - Psychology - University of Nigeria, Nsukka