Shereen Sinclair

An Empathetic and Resilient Mental Health Practitioner dedicated to continuously developing and applying core competencies. Demonstrates a strong commitment to assisting individuals with mental health disorders, substance misuse, dual diagnosis and neuropsychological disorders. Skilled at providing comprehensive care to vulnerable individuals.

Proficient in engaging with those who are difficult to reach, showing that recovery is possible. Passionate about empowering clients to overcome challenges, thrive, and achieve independence.

Bank Mental Health Practitioner - Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust - Westminster, London

(2025-02)

Collaborating with the psychiatric liaison team to support those undergoing a mental health crisis within a hospital setting.

• Conducting continuous observations and providing therapeutic engagement utilising biopsychosocial interventions to alleviate distress related to mental health symptoms and to reduce the risk of self-harm and suicide.
• Our team successfully reduced inpatient stays, enhanced patient experiences, and facilitated earlier transitions to home. Consequently, this initiative significantly contributed to a more effective recovery process for patients facing mental health challenges.

Honorary Assistant Psychologist - Hillingdon Early Intervention Service, CNWL NHS Foundation Trust - Uxbridge, London

(2019-04)

Working in an Early Intervention in Psychosis Service, researching to support those experiencing their First Episode of Psychosis.

• Assisting with clinically related administration and data collection for service evaluation research conducted in conjunction with KCL under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist.
• In 2022, our team published an article in the Early Intervention in Psychiatry Journal. Staff used research findings to improve their practice. As a result of these innovative changes, client satisfaction increased, as clients felt more understood and supported during their treatment.

Bank Mental Health Recovery Worker - Central & North West London NHS Foundation Trust - Kensington & Chelsea, London

(2020-05 - 2025-01)

Used DIALOG+ to coordinate care in Community Mental Health Hubs.

• Conducted welfare checks within Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Teams to prevent relapse.
• Supported and assisted patients in inpatient wards to promote recovery.
• Our team successfully reduced A&E Mental Health Crisis admissions by 30%, alleviating the A&E workload through collaborative efforts and efficient referrals.

Mental Health & Addictions Practitioner - Archer Resourcing Agency - London

(2024-04 - 2024-06)

Collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to rehabilitate those with Alcohol, Substance Misuse and Dual Diagnosis in Homeless Hostels.

• Delivering Psycho-Social Substance Misuse Interventions and offering VBA in Alcohol & Smoking.
• Providing Opiate Substitution Treatment for those with Opiate Addictions.
• Using Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, ITEP Mapping, Harm Reduction, Relapse Prevention and Partnership Working to engage with those with Substance Misuse and Dual Diagnosis.
• Established and managed a board game group at a homeless hostel which increased engagement and motivated users to attend the Recovery Skills Group, resulting in greater participation in structured treatment.

Recovery Practitioner - Westminster Drug Project - Hackney, London

(2019-08 - 2019-12)

Collaborated with a multi-disciplinary team to rehabilitate those with Alcohol, Substance Misuse and Dual Diagnosis.

• Delivered Psycho-Social Substance Misuse Interventions and offered VBA in Alcohol & Smoking.
• Providing Opiate Substitution Treatment for those with Opiate Addictions.
• Used Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, ITEP Mapping, Harm Reduction, Relapse Prevention and Partnership Working to engage with those with Substance Misuse and Dual Diagnosis.
• Established and co-facilitated an Art Therapy Group, resulting in a 75% increase in service user engagement and a subsequent rise in client attendance at their Keywork sessions.

Recovery Worker (Volunteer) - Build on Belief, Acorn Hall - Kensington & Chelsea, London

(2016-01 - 2019-12)

Assisted in the running of a socially based befriending weekend drop-in service for those with Alcohol & Drug dependency.

• Co-facilitated socially based activity groups to promote recovery.
• Promoted joint working with Turning Point and established a Substance Misuse Referral Hub on-site, resulting in a 90% increase in client referrals into structured treatment.

Corporate Project Security Officer - Goldman Sachs - City of London, London

(2018-11 - 2019-08)

Corporate Control Room Officer - Mishcon de Reya - Holborn, London

(2018-06 - 2018-11)

Bank Drug and Alcohol Well-Being Worker - Turning Point - Hammersmith & Fulham, London

(2017-12 - 2018-05)

Worked with a multi-disciplinary team focused on rehabilitating individuals with alcohol and substance misuse disorders.

• Conducted assessments, formulated care plans, and delivered psychosocial interventions.
• Managed client caseloads, held key working sessions, and issued prescriptions.
• Successfully designed and developed a Substance Misuse Hub at an IAPT service to consult with Mental Health Practitioners regarding dual-diagnosis clients. This resulted in a 70% increase in appropriate referrals and enhanced client engagement with both services.

Corporate Security Officer - The London Stock Exchange - City of London, London

(2017-03 - 2017-12)

Bank Mental Health Recovery Worker - Turning Point - Kensington & Chelsea, London

(2016-10 - 2017-06)

Honorary Assistant Psychologist - Ealing CAMHS, West London Mental Health NHS Trust - London

(2016-07 - 2017-01)

Corporate Front of House Receptionist - HMRC - Euston Tower, Camden, London

(2015-03 - 2016-06)

Mental Health Befriender (Volunteer) - Mind - Brent, London

(2014-11 - 2015-12)

Education, Training, Employment and Participation Worker (Volunteer) - Westminster Accommodation & Leaving Care Team - Westminster, London

(2013-07 - 2014-11)

MSc. (Hons) - Early Intervention in Psychosis - King's College London (2021-09 - 2022-09)

BSc. (Hons) - Psychology - Brunel University (2008-09 - 2013-07)