Enenadigha 'Ene' Dappa
Glasgow
Summary
A disciplined and confident medical doctor with an extensive background in healthcare, with a special interest in counselling psychology in relation to occupational stress, chronic ill health, men's health, and ageing. Proactive and passionate about the responsibilities I'm given, I'm looking for opportunities that provide challenging experiences for continued development of both myself and the organisation.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Trainee Counselling Psychologist
Stepping Stones; Scottish Action for Mental Health
02.2025 - Current
- Offered face-to-face and remote person-centred therapy for individuals presenting with diverse mental health conditions.
- Maintained confidential records of all client sessions, assessments, and treatment plans in compliance with professional standards.
- Established trust and rapport with clients, creating a safe and supportive environment conducive to effective therapy.
- Engaged in reflective practice to critically evaluate own therapeutic approach and adapt strategies to meet diverse client needs.
- Participated in regular supervision and continuing professional development activities to enhance therapeutic skills and knowledge.
Medical Transcriber Doctor
Streamlined Forensic Reporting (SFR) Medical
02.2025 - Current
- Self-employed contractor, transcribing forensic medical reports for UK police forces, accurately capturing patient care details.
- Achieved service time and quality targets.
- Took on additional tasks to aid the team's success.
Functional Disability Assessor
The CHDA - Maximus UK Services Ltd.
Glasgow
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Utilised occupational psychology principles to assist clients with disabilities as part of their application for employment support allowance or universal credit.
- Worked within the team to ensure high quality assessments and meet productivity targets.
- Obtained client feedback to enhance services and user experience.
Medical Doctor
NHS Grampian
Aberdeen
07.2020 - 08.2022
- Performed patient consultations and physical examinations, assessing and planning individual treatment requirements as part of a wider team, working on wards and in clinics.
- Managed highly complex workloads through effective planning, problem-solving, and prioritisation.
- Taught and supported medical students to facilitate their learning, including mentoring.
- First-year job rotations were completed in General Surgery, Neurosurgery/Neurology, and Gastroenterology
- Second-year job rotations were completed in Primary Care, Urology, and Psychiatry.
Healthcare Assistant
Barchester Healthcare
Glasgow
12.2012 - 08.2016
- Provided comprehensive personal care to residents, offering assistance with mobility and activities of daily living to support comfort and dignity.
- Documented, interpreted and adhered to care plans, hospital actions and patient activities in line with best practices, whilst seeking clarification from senior providers to maintain quality care.
Education
Doctorate (DPsych) - Counselling Psychology - ongoing
Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow2024
Master of Science (MSc.) - Psychology
University of the West of Scotland
Paisley, RFW2023
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (BMBS) - Medicine
University of Limerick
Limerick, Ireland2020
Bachelor of Science (BSc.) with Honours - Biomedical Science
University of the West of Scotland
Paisley, RFW2015
Skills
- Pluralistic counselling
- Mental health assessments
- Management and administration
- Mentoring and leadership
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
Volunteering
Member of the Board of Directors - The RCCG Charity - Glasgow - 07/2017 - Current
- Manage the coordination of the Charity to ensure consistently smooth running of its activities to achieve its goals, including sharing its outreach programmes on social media. The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) is a registered Charity whose objectives include addressing the plight of the less privileged in Africa and around the world through appropriate community development and empowerment initiatives and the gospel .
Certification
- General Medical Council (GMC) certification number: 7819006
- British Psychological Society (BPS) student membership
Hobbies
- Athletics and swimming
- Music and drumming
- Horticulture
- Travel
References
Dr Greg Maciejewski
Lecturer in Psychology
University of the West of Scotland
High Street, Paisley. PA1 2BE
Email: Greg.Maciejewski@uws.ac.uk
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Tracey Beattie
Direct Line Manager
Scottish Action for Mental Health (SAMH)
0141 530 1000
Email: Tracey.Beattie@samh.org.uk
Timeline
Trainee Counselling Psychologist
Stepping Stones; Scottish Action for Mental Health
02.2025 - Current
Medical Transcriber Doctor
Streamlined Forensic Reporting (SFR) Medical
02.2025 - Current
Functional Disability Assessor
The CHDA - Maximus UK Services Ltd.
06.2023 - 06.2024
Medical Doctor
NHS Grampian
07.2020 - 08.2022
Healthcare Assistant
Barchester Healthcare
12.2012 - 08.2016
Master of Science (MSc.) - Psychology
University of the West of Scotland
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (BMBS) - Medicine
University of Limerick
Bachelor of Science (BSc.) with Honours - Biomedical Science
University of the West of Scotland
Doctorate (DPsych) - Counselling Psychology - ongoing
Glasgow Caledonian University