Fazila Virmani

Art Psychotherapist with experience in providing compassionate mental health support. Skilled in creating tailored therapeutic plans that foster emotional well-being and facilitate personal growth. Adept at utilising evidence-based approaches to address diverse client needs. Offering strong foundation in understanding human behaviour, emotional intelligence, and active listening. Skilled in building rapport, empathy, and providing support. Knowledgeable about therapeutic techniques and committed to personal development. Ready to use and develop communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills in Art Psychotherapy roles.

HCPC Reg No.- AS17021

Title: Art Psychotherapist

Date: 01.06.2024 to 31.05.2026

BAAT: Full Membership

Membership No.- 45350

Howden: Personal Civil Liability Insurance

Date: 07/09/2024 to 06/09/2025

DBS: Update System Certification No's.-001896235744 / 001896235150

ICO: Reg Ref No.- C1345086

• CNWL NHS Jan 2023-Dec 2024:- Honorary Art Psychotherapist; to provide art therapy group interventions and 1-1 therapy to patients in the St Charles Mental health in-patient unit.
• BAAT: Co-Lead of the Dual Experience SIG (Special Interest Group) March 2021 to May 2023:- I Co-facilitated topic based zoom workshops every 4 months, attend meetings and took part in and co-facilitated the peer support wellbeing group online monthly.
• Art Therapy For Health Jan 2021-July 2021:- Remote role providing Art Therapy to the care staff of St Christopher's Fellowship on a 1-1 basis, and co-facilitating group therapy. Main areas of focus are, Grief, Loss, Burnout and the Pandemic.
• Child-Line NSPCC 2015-2016:- Trained Volunteer Counsellor; providing support via online chat and phone calls.

TRAINEE ART PSYCHOTHERAPIST (MA)

• Ben Uri Gallery and Museum 2019-2020:- I worked with the gallery's partnered day centre with clients that had Vascular Dementia. I delivered group and 1-1 sessions for clients. My main aim was to use sensory methods to aid in the therapy sessions.
• Studio Upstairs 2018-2019:- I made art alongside members who had a varied mild to moderate diagnosis of mental health and learning disabilities. I helped facilitate workshops, visits to the museums and setting up exhibitions where members showcased their artwork.
• Place2Be 2016-2018:- I worked in a partnered Primary School with clients in year 5 and 6 facilitation 1-1 sessions. I followed Place2Be's counselling modality which was flexible and enabled me to incorporate art therapy too.