Career Counsellor - Puzzled Minds
(2025-06)
- Provide career counselling to young adults and children.
- Guide individuals in career decision-making, goal setting, and skill development.
- Support emotional and educational needs through personalized sessions.
Assistant Psychologist - St. Andrews Healthcare - Essex, UK
(2023-10 - 2025-05)
- Conducted clinical interviews with service users independently and under supervision to inform psychological formulations and care planning.
- Formulated structured professional judgments using risk assessment tools including HCR-20 and RSVP, contributing to risk management strategies.
- Administered, scored, and interpreted a range of cognitive and psychological assessments (e.g., RBANS, DES-II, ReQoL, CORE-34) to support diagnostic clarity and monitor treatment progress.
- Completed EMDR Stage 1 training, focusing on trauma-informed approaches through history taking and stabilization work with complex cases.
- Facilitated individual and group-based DBT-informed coaching to support emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.
- Delivered psycho-education groups addressing topics such as offending behaviour, emotional well-being, and relapse prevention within a structured therapeutic programme.
- Developed and introduced meaningful ward-based activities to enhance rehabilitation outcomes, structure, and engagement.
- Participated in multi-disciplinary team (MDT) discussions including ward rounds, governance meetings, and community meetings to collaboratively support care planning.
- Co-developed patient-centred psycho-education materials and contributed to the design of therapeutic groups aligned with recovery goals.
Assistant Psychologist (Volunteering) - Blue Envoy - Leeds, UK
(2023-01 - 2023-09)
- Administered and interpreted cognitive assessments, including the WAIS-IV and Addenbrooke's Cognitive Examination (ACE), adapting approaches for developmental appropriateness where relevant.
- Formulated clinical care plans that incorporated psychological theories and evidence-based practices, aligning assessment outcomes with tailored intervention strategies for children and adolescents.
- Maintained detailed and confidential client records, ensuring full compliance with safeguarding protocols and CAMHS ethical standards.
- Delivered compassionate, trauma-informed emotional support to young clients and their families during therapeutic sessions, fostering a safe and inclusive environment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including clinical psychologists, social workers, and educational professionals to develop comprehensive care plans and ensure holistic support.
Research Assistant - Awen Emotions - London, UK
(2022-08 - 2022-12)
- Conducted literature reviews, collected and analyzed data, and assisted in writing research reports on various psychology topics.
- Collaborated with a team of researchers to design and execute experiments, ensuring adherence to research protocols.
- Utilized statistical software (e.g., SPSS) to analyze data and interpret results, contributing to the publication of research findings.
Support Worker - Lords Care / Local Care Force - Leeds, UK
(2021-11 - 2023-08)
- Provided consistent, person-centred support to teenagers and adults with ADHD, Down syndrome, and developmental disabilities across home and community settings.
- Assisted with emotional regulation, communication, and social interaction using tailored strategies such as visual aids, routines, and sensory-based interventions.
- Supported personal care, medication routines, and daily living skills while promoting independence and dignity appropriate to each age group.
- Facilitated recreational and therapeutic activities to enhance social inclusion, confidence, and developmental progress.
