Yusra Hareed

Compassionate and motivated aspiring Assistant Psychologist with a strong academic foundation in cognitive and clinical neuroscience, and extensive experience supporting children and young people with complex mental health needs and Special Educational Needs (SEN). Skilled in implementing evidence-based interventions such as CBT tools, mindfulness, routine-based cognitive scaffolding, and psychoeducation. Adept at working in multidisciplinary teams and fostering inclusive, development-focused environments for vulnerable individuals.

Seeking to contribute clinical and behavioural insight to a dynamic mental health or educational support team.

Mental health Support Worker at Brook Street (2025-07 – Present)

Provide direct care for a client with severe ADHD, ODD, OCD, ASD, and disabilities, including managing PEG feeding.

• Provide direct care for a client with severe ADHD, ODD, OCD, ASD, and disabilities, including managing PEG feeding.
• Implement personalized care plans with behaviour management strategies, incorporating reward systems, activities to reduce frustration, and a calm, structured environment to promote emotional well-being, resilience, and social integration while managing evolving care needs.

SEN Teaching Assistant at Who Found Who (2024-12 – 2025-04)

Provide 1:1 and group-based support for children with complex SEN including nonverbal autism, ADHD, and physical disabilities.

• Provide 1:1 and group-based support for children with complex SEN including nonverbal autism, ADHD, and physical disabilities
• Helped rehabilitate a wheelchair-bound student using biopsychosocial approaches, promoting physical and psychological recovery.

Mental Health Support Worker at Sugarman Health (2024-04 – 2024-10)

Supported under-18 residents with emotional and behavioural difficulties transitioning into community life.

• Supported under-18 residents with emotional and behavioural difficulties transitioning into community life.
• Promoted social integration and emotional well-being through daily therapeutic engagement.

Mental Health Support Worker at Elite Agency (2022-05 – 2023-05)

Delivered 1:1 support to adolescent clients experiencing severe psychiatric conditions including psychosis, PTSD, eating disorders, and depression.

• Delivered 1:1 support to adolescent clients experiencing severe psychiatric conditions including psychosis, PTSD, eating disorders, and depression.
• Contributed to multidisciplinary care planning alongside psychologists, psychiatrists, and GPs.

Shop Floor & Stockroom Assistant / Person in Charge at Next PLC (2019-01 – 2022-01)

Developed strong teamwork, initiative, and communication skills transferable to clinical team settings.

• Developed strong teamwork, initiative, and communication skills transferable to clinical team settings.

MSc in Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience – Brunel University London (2023-09 – 2024-09)

BSc in Psychology – Brunel University London (2020-01 – 2023-01)