Alishaan Nadeem
Birmingham,West Midlands
Summary
Second-year psychology student pursuing clinical psychology. Volunteer experience delivering mental-health support across clinical and treatment settings. Experience supporting diverse populations and contributing to group-based interventions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Ambassodor
British Psychological Society
Birmingham, West Midlands
09.2026 - Current
- Act as British Psychological Society voice, participating in discussions and meetings.
- Planned student events to promote BPS across campus and community channels.
- Recruited and shortlisted new ambassadors to build Aston University student community.
Student President
Fircroft College of Adult Education
Birmingham , West Midlands
11.2024 - 06.2025
- Chaired student council meetings, fostering collaboration and clear discussion among members.
- Planned and delivered multiple student events throughout the year, controlling expenses and managing the budget.
- Organised fundraising activities.
- Represented the student body in meetings with college staff, voicing concerns.
- Collaborated with welfare services to promote student wellbeing, and safety.
Group Facilitator Volunteer
The New Leaf Recovery Project
Birmingham, West Midlands
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Facilitated weekly resident support groups, maintaining respectful communication and emotional safety.
- Shadowed professionals during medical administration rounds to understand patient safety checks, dispensing protocols, and dosage documentation.
- Collaborated with treatment staff to align group topics with rehabilitation roles.
- Developed interpersonal skills by building trust across diverse populations.
Mindfulness Group Lead (Volunteer Role)
The New Leaf Recovery Project
Birmingham, West Midlands
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Led weekly mindfulness sessions, maintaining a welcoming environment for participants throughout the sessions.
- Designed structured meditation, breathwork, and grounding curriculum tailored to group needs for stress reduction.
- Managed group dynamics through structured communication and conflict resolution practices.
- Developed and maintained professional client relationships, providing continuous support services.
- Assessed group needs, strengths and weaknesses to customise mindfulnes exercises for clients.
Clinical Shadowing Orthapoedics
A.O Hospital
Karachi, Pakistan
08.2022 - 08.2022
- Shadowed an orthopaedic trauma surgeon during inpatient rounds and surgical theatre procedures.
- Observed lower-limb amputation procedures, gaining insight into anatomy and sterile techniques.
- Gained insight into global health challenges through high-volume patient care observation.
- Cultivated understanding of social determinants of health and the importance of empathy-driven, patient-centred care in underserved populations.
Pause Birmingham Volunteer
Pause Birmingham
Birmingham , West Midlands
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Conducted talent acquisition and assessment interviews for youth wellbeing hub roles.
- Provided young-person perspective to make wellbeing service accessible, non-stigmatising, youth-led.
- Participated in critical discussions, contributing perspectives to collaborative decision-making processes.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Health and Social Care
Fircroft College of Adult Education
Birmingham 2024 - 2025
Medicine
Medical University Sofia
Bulgaria 2020 - 2023
GCSEs -
St Georges School
Birmingham 2013 - 2018
Skills
- Group facilitation
- Active listening
- Conflict resolution
- Relationship building
- Session planning
- Safeguarding practice
- Resident support
- Professional boundaries
- Communication skills
- Decision making
Timeline
Student Ambassodor
British Psychological Society
09.2026 - Current
Student President
Fircroft College of Adult Education
11.2024 - 06.2025
Group Facilitator Volunteer
The New Leaf Recovery Project
10.2024 - 12.2024
Mindfulness Group Lead (Volunteer Role)
The New Leaf Recovery Project
07.2024 - 12.2024
Clinical Shadowing Orthapoedics
A.O Hospital
08.2022 - 08.2022
Pause Birmingham Volunteer
Pause Birmingham
06.2016 - 08.2016
GCSEs -
St Georges School
2013 - 2018
Medicine
Medical University Sofia
2020 - 2023
Diploma of Higher Education - Health and Social Care
Fircroft College of Adult Education
2024 - 2025