Cameron Craig

Risk & Safeguarding

• Experienced in dynamic risk assessment, de-escalation and maintaining safety in high-pressure environments.

Therapeutic Skills

• Skilled in building rapport, motivational engagement, psychoeducation and delivering interventions which promote recovery and reduce risk.

Multi-Disciplinary Working 

• Collaborative approach working alongside psychologists, psychiatrists, nurses and occupational therapists to deliver person centred care and support.

Clinical documentation 

• Confident in recording observations, clinical notes and risk information accurately, while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with policy.

Professional Development

• Committed to continuous learning, reflective practice and advancing my knowledge of forensic psychology and mental health.

• Zero Suicide Alliance- Suicide Provention Certificate | 2020
• Brittish Council- Communication Accross Different Cultures | 2020

Psychology graduate with Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), MSc in Psychological Therapy (Merit), and over four years' experience working within forensic mental health services. Experienced in supporting individuals presenting with severe and enduring mental illness, personality disorder, cognitive impairment and complex risk profiles within secure environments. Demonstrated interest in forensic psychology through postgraduate research exploring psychological therapy for individuals with cognitive impairment in forensic settings. Seeking to progress into professional forensic psychology training and contribute to evidence-based assessment, intervention and rehabilitation.

NHS Scotland Educational Media Project Participant | 2017–2018

Selected as part of an NHS Scotland educational initiative designed to raise awareness of Allied Health Professions among school pupils. Participated in the production of a national educational film exploring the multidisciplinary care pathway following stroke, interviewing and engaging with a range of healthcare professionals including physiotherapists, occupational therapists and speech and language therapists. The completed resource was distributed to schools across Scotland.

• Developed an early understanding of multidisciplinary healthcare practice and patient rehabilitation pathways.
• Engaged directly with healthcare professionals from a variety of clinical disciplines.
• Contributed to a national educational resource aimed at promoting awareness of healthcare careers and services.

Volunteer Worker | Alzheimer's Scotland | 2017–2018

Volunteered with Alzheimer's Scotland in a residential care setting, supporting individuals living with dementia through structured reminiscence-based activities. Participated in regular coffee mornings where residents were encouraged to share personal stories, discuss significant life experiences and engage with historical photographs to stimulate long-term memory recall.

As part of the project, contributed to the development of a customised reminiscence board game designed around residents' personal histories and meaningful life events. The initiative aimed to promote social engagement, wellbeing and cognitive stimulation by focusing on preserved long-term memories.

• Developed an understanding of dementia and the impact of cognitive impairment on daily functioning and communication.
• Gained experience engaging with older adults in a person-centred and empathetic manner.
• Contributed to a therapeutic reminiscence project designed to support wellbeing, identity and social connection.
• Enhanced communication and interpersonal skills through regular interaction with residents, families and care staff.

Successfully completed 57 mandatory and specialist training modules within a forensic mental health setting, demonstrating commitment to evidence-based practice, patient safety, risk management and professional development, including;

• Reducing Restrictive Interventions (Breakaway, Restraint and Legal Framework)
• Managing Behaviour that Communicates Distress
• Positive Behaviour Support
• Personality Disorder Awareness
• Trauma-Informed Care
• Suicide Prevention, Self-Harm and Suicide Safety Planning
• Safeguarding Adults and Children (Level 3)
• Security and Search Training for Secure Units
• Maintaining Professional Boundaries
• Observations and Risk Monitoring
• Recording Incidents and Clinical Documentation (Datix)
• Understanding Autism and Learning Disabilities
• Resilience Training

Postgraduate research focused on psychological therapy for individuals with dementia/ cogitative impairment within forensic settings, exploring the unique challenges and adaptations required when working with this population. Interested in risk assessment, offender rehabilitation, personality disorder, trauma, and the application of evidence-based interventions to reduce reoffending and recovery.