ABU NUMAN
Ashton-Under-Lyne
Summary
Strong background in Mental Health from 2021 since being a Student Retention Assistant to now a fully qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner. Hands on experience in managing complex mental health difficulties from various settings including University and multiple NHS services. Skilled in delivering 1-1 and group evidence-based interventions, managing risk/safeguarding and effectively working as part of a team in a multi-disciplinary setting to successfully meet the needs of individuals. Recognised for thriving in fast paste environments and ensuring all records are maintained in a timely manner. Exploring opportunities to further expertise within a University atmosphere pursuing career within education.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
Dr Julian Medical Group
02.2024 - 09.2025
- Self-employed managing own working hours offering therapy on the evenings and weekends
- Working commonly autonomously in completing tasks and responsibilities without constant oversight
- Managing clients from numerous cities across the UK
- Familiarisation of multiple tenancies simultaneously and understanding their own individual requirements for clients referred to Dr Julian
- Constantly maintaining a 70% recovery rate
Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
NHS Oldham Talking Therapies
10.2022 - 10.2024
- Conducting 1-1 triage assessments assessing patients' mental health difficulties for diverse groups including university age clientele.
- Creating action plans for treatment in line with therapeutic goals
- Provided Low Intensity CBT interventions individually and in groups.
- Conducting thorough risk assessments and formulating safety plans
- Organising multi-disciplinary meetings to ensure patients' needs are met by utilizing signposting channels within the local area
- Volunteered as the ‘MENS Champion' to raise awareness of mental health for males by liaising with external services.
- Actively continued professional development, including taking part in ‘Long -Term Conditions' training
- Coordinated efficiently with key stakeholders involved with care of the patients, such as GP's, social workers and Multi Agency Safeguarding Hubs
Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
MIND
09.2021 - 07.2022
- Completing academic components of the University course in a timely manner alongside employment hours
- Shadowing and assisting qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners in completion of assessments and treatment sessions
- Engaging in regular case management and clinical supervision.
- Managing required caseload to meet mandatory hours to ensure both service and course standards are met
Psychology Student Retention Assistant
University of Salford
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Offering 1-1 drop in sessions and appointments to assess students' mental health wellbeing and provide practical solutions to assist with studies
- Operating in a team to develop, implement and evaluate wellbeing by introducing Peer Mental Health Ambassador programs, Preventive Wellness initiatives and Digital Self-care resources
- Implementing safeguarding measures through University support teams
- Identifying referral strategies for those who are identified as at risk of leaving University for non-academic reasons via liaison of external services.
- Provide training and guidance to University staff on issues relating to retention and attainment with the use of presentations and mental health workshops
Education
Long Term Conditions In Primary Mental Health Care -
University of Manchester
02.2022 - 08.2022
PGCert APIMH - Primary Mental Health Care -
University of Manchester
09.2021 - 07.2022
BSc Psychology -
University of Salford
09.2017 - 07.2020
A-levels -
Ashton Sixth Form College
09.2014 - 06.2016
GCSE's -
West Hill School
09.2009 - 07.2014
Skills
- Student wellbeing support and engagement
- Safeguarding & risk assessment
- Mental health interventions
- Crisis management and safety planning
- Multi-agency and cross-department collaboration
- Equality, diversity & inclusion awareness
- Workshop delivery and training facilitation
- Organisational skills and case management
- Resilience and adaptability in high-pressure settings
Certification
· Management of Violence and Aggression
· Safeguarding Adults Level 3
· Adult Basic Life Support (BLS)
· Fire Safety and Emergency
· Safeguarding Children Level 3
· Preventing Radicalisation
· Infection Control Level 1
· Fraud Awareness
· Information Governance
· Equality and Diversity
· Health and Safety
· Mental Health Act 2007
· Oliver McGowan Training
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
Dr Julian Medical Group
02.2024 - 09.2025
Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
NHS Oldham Talking Therapies
10.2022 - 10.2024
Long Term Conditions In Primary Mental Health Care -
University of Manchester
02.2022 - 08.2022
PGCert APIMH - Primary Mental Health Care -
University of Manchester
09.2021 - 07.2022
Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
MIND
09.2021 - 07.2022
Psychology Student Retention Assistant
University of Salford
01.2021 - 07.2021
BSc Psychology -
University of Salford
09.2017 - 07.2020
A-levels -
Ashton Sixth Form College
09.2014 - 06.2016
GCSE's -
West Hill School
09.2009 - 07.2014