Trainee High-Intensity (CBT) Therapist - Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust – Greenwich Time to Talk
(2025-10)
- Undertaking specialist training in High Intensity CBT, developing competence in delivering evidence-based interventions for adults experiencing common mental health difficulties.
- Integrating theoretical learning and clinical skills teaching with supervised clinical practice.
- Completing academic assignments, including clinical case reports and reflective practice work.
- Completing risk assessments and contributing to risk management plans, working within clinical governance and safeguarding procedures.
- Attend regular clinical supervision, training and reflective practice sessions to develop safe therapeutic practice.
- Maintaining accurate clinical records and liaising with multidisciplinary teams to support effective care.
Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) - South London and Maudsley NHS Trust – Lewisham Talking therapies
(2025-05 - 2025-10)
- Delivered low-intensity CBT interventions within an NHS IAPT service via virtual, face-to-face, CCBT and telephone to service users with common mental health problems.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments, including risk assessments and appropriate onward referrals.
- Maintained accurate clinical documentation and worked in line with service protocols.
Assistant Psychologist - South London and Maudsley NHS Trust – Lewisham Home Treatment Team
(2024-07 - 2024-12)
Provided individual and group-based psychological support to service users in acute distress and with complex needs within a fast-paced crisis service.
- Delivered brief, evidence-based, trauma-informed interventions informed by CBT and DBT approaches, including coping-focused strategies, emotional regulation skills, distress tolerance and problem-solving interventions.
- Completed comprehensive risk assessments and contributed to risk management planning.
- Worked within the multidisciplinary team to support formulation and care planning.
- Supported service evaluation and clinical practice though audit, reflective practice delivery and supervision.
Research Assistant - South London and Maudsley NHS Trust – Research and Development (R&D)
(2023-08 - 2024-07)
- Contributed to the running of NIHR and Trust mental health research studies, including managing the logistics of research trials.
- Screened and recruited participants, attended site initiation visits, conducted structured and semi-structured interviews and administered psychological assessments (e.g. WAIS).
- Monitored compliance with protocols and ensured the integrity and accuracy of data and research findings.
- Developed a foundational knowledge of ethics and research governance procedures.
- Collaborated with various teams of psychologists, study coordinators and research assistants to ensure project success.
Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner - South London and Maudsley NHS Trust – Keeping Well
(2022-09 - 2023-08)
- Delivered low-intensity psychological interventions via virtual and telephone to NHS and social care staff as part of a new wellbeing initiative.
- Conducted clinical assessments and developed individualised treatment plans in collaboration with service users.
- Screened and managed referrals into the service and clinical pathway.
- Supervised a team of assistant psychologists and PWPs.
- Worked alongside the senior management team to develop protocols for service development.
Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner - South London and Maudsley NHS Trust – Lambeth Talking Therapies
(2021-01 - 2022-09)
- Delivered low-intensity interventions via virtual, face-to-face, CCBT and telephone to service users with common mental health problems.
- Conducted initial assessments and triaged and signposted service users to appropriate services based on individual needs.
- Undertook additional responsibilities, including creating webinars for the service website.
- Developed a long-term conditions interest area while working closely with this service user group.
Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner - South London and Maudsley NHS Trust – Lambeth Talking Therapies
(2020-02 - 2021-01)
- Completed the low-intensity training course including practical, academic and practice-based assessments.
- Assessed and provided low-intensity interventions to service users with common mental health problems, including depression and anxiety disorders.
- Triaged and signposted service users to different services on clinical pathway.
Honorary Assistant Psychologist - South London and Maudsley NHS Trust – Lambeth Talking Therapies
(2019-11 - 2020-02)
- Screened and triaged individuals into the service.
- Developed the service website and webinars, including psychoeducation on mental health difficulties.
- Assisted in administration duties and data entry.
- Attended multi-disciplinary meetings to discuss referrals, service user formulation and service development.
Occupational Therapy Assistant - London North West Healthcare NHS Trust – Ealing Hospital Rehabilitation
(2018-03 - 2018-09)
Based within the neurological team to manage a high caseload of service users, completed functional assessments and identified areas for clinical intervention.
- Supported service users to develop recovery goals, offered advice to individuals and relatives under supervision.
- Led outpatient group sessions, instructing service users on the techniques and strategies for recovery.
- Recorded and maintained service user information using electronic patient records.
- Undertook administrative duties, including writing reports and completing referral forms.
Healthcare Assistant - Cygnet Health Care
(2017-03 - 2018-05)
Delivered psychological and physical care across an acute, secure and rehabilitation unit for common and complex mental health conditions and for autism spectrum disorder respectively.
- Offered 1:1 support to service users who required enhanced observation due to risk.
- Reported and documented changes in behaviour and mood state.
- Handled emotionally distressing situations and circumstances and managed risk.
- Assisted with group therapy sessions under supervision.
- Attended multidisciplinary and care planning meetings, discussing progress and immediate care needs.
Mental Health Support Worker - Standard Nursing Agency
(2016-05 - 2017-12)
- Supported service users with mental health conditions to live in the community and in their homes to achieve goals, promoting recovery and independence.
- Assisted with basic clinical duties, including medication support.
- Maintained service users' personal care e.g. infection prevention.
- Guided in the development of life skills e.g. cooking and relaxation techniques.
- Conducted risk assessments and managed risk according to protocol.
Research Assistant - Loughborough University
(2015-06 - 2016-11)
- Assisted in the planning and conducting of a research project on cognition, including producing written materials to aid task comprehension.
- Recruited child and adult participants to take part in studies.
- Administered tests and supported participants through the task process.
- Analysed results using statistical software.
- Disseminated results in group meetings.
Hospital Volunteer
(2014 - 2016)
- Visited adult and child inpatients, providing company and collecting song requests and personal stories for the evening radio show.
- Drafted the broadcast content, focusing on topical discussions on health and well-being.
- Participated in the planning and delivery of a series of radio shows.
