Qualified Psychologist, registered with the HCPC
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Qualified Psychologist, registered with the HCPC. An excellent communicator and psychological consultant, with experience preparing risk assessments, supporting senior stakeholders, implementing new initiatives, Treatment Management and policy and training development.
Experience of working with children aged 15-18, and adult patients in secure settings. Passionate to excel and apply up to date Psychological knowledge and evidence in my practice. Motivated to promote cultural competency within my own practice as well as those I work with.
Registered Psychologist - Cygnet Group
(2024-07)
As the registered Psychologist, I am responsible for the clinical psychological care of adult males residing within the secure ward in a mental health hospital. I consult on complex cases and create formulations for patients in order to provide effective, meaningful treatment. I have developed experience using the START risk assessment tool in order to support the Multi-Disciplinary Team with risk management.
In addition, I supervise Assistant Psychologists in their practice by using models and coaching skills I have developed throughout my career, as well as supporting them with group facilitation. I am also responsible for providing offence-focused intervention, requiring specialist skills which I have developed throughout my career to date.
Trainee/Qualified Forensic Psychologist - HMPPS Youth Custody Service
(2017-08 - 2024-06)
I gained a range of experience working within a Young Offender Institution, housing male children aged 15-18 years, as well as the National team between 2020-2022. Working within the YCS means that I was part of a regional team of all YOIs and STCs around the country, allowing me to travel between sites and gaining a breadth of knowledge and experience. I developed my competence in Interventions, Assessments, Research, Consultancy and Training.
Specifically, I have experience in Treatment Management of Interventions, delivering manualised Psychological 1:1 and group programmes as well as designing bespoke individual interventions for complex children. I completed short term risk assessments on a regular basis, as well as risk assessments (SAVRY) for life-sentenced children for parole boards. I provided consultancy on various projects with senior stakeholders, including implementation of initiatives such as the Custody Support Plan, Managing and Minimising Physical Restraint (MMPR) and Resettlement.
I developed my consultancy skills through use of psychological evidence and literature to provide expert advice, development of policy, and present in formal and legal settings. In addit
Forensic Support Worker - NHS SLAM
(2016 - 2017)
Befriender - New Bridge Foundation
(2014 - 2015)
Learning Engagement Worker - The Prince's Trust
(2014 - 2015)
Befriender - Action for Refugees in Lewisham
(2011 - 2012)
Customer Service Executive - Charterhouse Claims Ltd
(2013 - 2014)
Sales advocate - Kids Parties LTD
(2011 - 2013)
MSc - Applied Forensic Psychology - University of York (2014 - 2015)
BSc (Hons) - Psychology - Goldsmiths, University of London (2010 - 2013)
