Fayiza Fyzee

Psychology and counselling professional (BPS) with an MSc in Counselling Psychology and an MSc in Psychological Studies with Mental Health, with direct experience supporting children and adolescents in school and clinical settings. Experienced in providing individual and group support for anxiety, stress, trauma, grief, emotional and behavioural difficulties, anger and emotional regulation, family and interpersonal issues, peer relationships, academic pressure and sensitive sexuality-related concerns. Skilled at building trusting, non-judgemental relationships, helping young people develop emotional regulation, confidence and positive coping strategies, and working collaboratively with teachers, parents, therapists and multidisciplinary teams.

Currently working as a Support Worker in Scotland, bringing additional experience in person-centred care, wellbeing monitoring, escalation, care planning, safeguarding awareness and professional documentation.

Support Worker - Community Integrated Care-INSPIRE - Scotland, UK

(2026-01)

• Deliver person-centred support promoting dignity, independence, choice and wellbeing.
• Monitor physical and mental wellbeing, administer medication as required, and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Support people living with dementia, Alzheimer's disease and stroke using individualised, person-centred approaches.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver and review individualised care plans and maintain accurate records.
• Encourage social engagement, meaningful activity and independence while maintaining a safe and supportive environment.

Freelance Therapist - Independent

(2024-01 - 2025-08)

• Provided virtual counselling support to adults experiencing interpersonal difficulties, emotional regulation challenges and family conflict.
• Supported adolescents experiencing academic pressure, social adjustment difficulties and relationship concerns.
• Delivered in-home behavioural and developmental interventions for children with autism and ADHD, including structured parent-training modules.
• Used active listening and non-judgemental communication to understand individual concerns and build therapeutic rapport.

Child Psychologist - Ananthapuri Centre for Child Development and Early Intervention - India

(2023-06 - 2025-07)

• Conducted assessments and delivered therapy and developmental interventions for children with autism, ADHD, learning disability, intellectual disability and behavioural difficulties.
• Developed individualised intervention plans based on each child's needs, interests and abilities, including support for communication, cognitive, adaptive and daily living skills.
• Completed 120+ assessments relating to neurodevelopmental disorders and behavioural dysfunctions.
• Collaborated with occupational, speech and physiotherapists and special educators to develop goals and implement integrated intervention plans.
• Delivered psychoeducation and parent-management support to help families understand children's needs and reinforce therapeutic goals at home.
• Developed educational and therapeutic resources and supported special educators with curriculum planning for diverse learning needs.
• Trained and mentored junior psychologists and psychology interns, strengthening practical skills and professional development.

Psychologist - Helping Hand Organization - Trivandrum, India

(2023-04 - 2023-06)

• Planned and coordinated individual and group activities supporting independence and positive behavioural outcomes for adults with autism, Down syndrome and intellectual disability.
• Facilitated activities promoting cognitive skills, self-expression, confidence and social engagement.
• Supported community outreach and inclusion-focused awareness activities.

School Counsellor - Kendriya Vidyalaya CRPF - Trivandrum, India

(2022-11 - 2023-03)

• Provided individual counselling support to students experiencing stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, family difficulties, peer and interpersonal challenges, academic concerns and emotional or behavioural difficulties.
• Supported students with emotional regulation and anger-management needs using a calm, empathetic and non-judgemental approach.
• Provided adolescents with a safe, confidential and supportive space to discuss sensitive personal concerns, including relationships and sexuality-related issues, while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• Conducted group sessions on stress management, social skills, self-esteem and emotional wellbeing for middle and high school students.
• Built trusting relationships with pupils and communicated appropriately with school staff and relevant adults when additional support or escalation was required.
• Initiated and coordinated a school workshop on Emotional Regulation and Mental Health for 8th-grade students, arranging qualified resource persons and supporting delivery.

MSc - Psychological Studies with Mental Health - University of Aberdeen (2025 - 2026)

MSc - Counselling Psychology - University of Kerala (2020 - 2022)

BSc - Mathematics - University of Kerala (2017 - 2020)