Ferzane Caliskan
PLYMOUTH,United Kingdom
Summary
Experienced professional with expertise in neuropsychological assessment, including WCST, Stroop, WISC-V/WAIS-IV, MMPI-2, and ADOS/ADI-R, alongside broad test battery familiarity. Skilled in study design and statistical methods such as causative-comparative approaches, multivariate analysis, and inter-rater reliability. Proficient in delivering cognitive and behavioural interventions focused on executive function training, attention support, and emotion regulation strategies. Adept at multidisciplinary collaboration and safeguarding practices with a strong emphasis on clinical documentation and data handling. Competent in IT applications for outcomes tracking using spreadsheets and databases to support service evaluation. Dedicated to advancing evidence-based practices within clinical settings while fostering collaborative environments for improved patient outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Nursery Practitioner / SEND Support
Bambinos Day Nurseries and Preschools
Plymouth
11.2021 - 01.2026
- Deliver tailored interventions for children with SEND and Additional Learning Needs, promoting inclusion, independence and classroom engagement.
- Implement behavioural and sensory strategies; track progress using structured plans and digital tools.
- Collaborate with SENCOs, speech and language therapists and occupational therapists; uphold safeguarding, data protection and confidentiality.
Psychologist
FiDem Family Counselling and Training Organisation
Van
02.2018 - 07.2020
- Provided individual, family and group therapy for children and adolescents presenting with anxiety, mood and trauma-related difficulties.
- Conducted psychological assessments (IQ, ADHD, personality, learning difficulties, intellectual/developmental disorders); produced clear, actionable reports.
- Coordinated care with physicians, educators and families; contributed to training on child abuse psychology.
Psychologist
FiDem Family Counselling and Training Organisation
Van
09.2016 - 05.2017
- Delivered short- and long-term psychotherapy for adults and couples; focus on emotional resilience, adjustment and mood regulation.
- Administered and interpreted standardised tests: MMPI-2, WAIS-III, Rorschach (Exner), WMS-III, TAT, WRAT-3, Trail Making Test, Bender-Gestalt, MCMI-III, KBIT, PAI.
Mental Occupational Therapist
Bu-Ali Rehabilitation Center
Tabriz
02.2011 - 08.2016
- Led play therapy and group interventions to enhance social skills in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Down syndrome.
- Conducted ADOS/ADI-R and comprehensive evaluations; designed individualised plans for emotional regulation and coping.
- Worked closely with educators and families to create supportive, structured environments.
Couple Therapist
Caber Hayan Klinik
Tabriz
05.2015 - 05.2016
- Provided therapy focused on communication, boundaries, autonomy and mental health maintenance; emphasis on mood disorders and life transitions.
Psychotherapist
Center for Counseling and Psychological Services, Valiasr
Tabriz
06.2013 - 05.2016
- Delivered psychotherapy and personality assessments; expert witness experience.
- Clinical scope included anxiety, depressive and psychotic disorders; ADHD; autism; conduct and oppositional defiant disorders; intellectual and learning disabilities; trauma-related disorders; somatic symptom disorder.
Education
MSc - General Psychology
Azad University
Tabriz, Iran 09.2013 - 01.2016
BSc - Psychology
Payame Noor University
Iran 09.2007 - 02.2011
Skills
- Neuropsychological assessment: WCST, Stroop; WISC-V/WAIS-IV; MMPI-2; ADOS/ADI-R; broad test battery familiarity
- Study design and statistics: causative-comparative methods, multivariate analysis, inter-rater reliability
- Cognitive and behavioural interventions: executive function training, attention support, emotion regulation strategies
- Multidisciplinary collaboration and safeguarding; clear clinical documentation and data handling
- IT: competent with spreadsheets/databases for outcomes tracking (eg, SDQ, GBOs) and service evaluation
Certification
- Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), CPD Certification Service (2024)
- TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Special Educational Needs and Disability (RQF) (2024)
- Supporting Children with SEND in the Early Years, Early Years Alliance (2024)
- Crisis, Trauma and PTSD Counsellor, Fidem Family Counselling Centre (2019)
- Counselling Skills Training, Fidem Family Counselling Centre (2019)
- Performing Children’s Intelligence Tests, Fidem Family Counselling Centre (2019)
Languages
English (Full professional); Turkish, Azerbaijani, Persian (Native/Bilingual); Kurdish (Limited working)
Referees
Available on request.
Affiliations
- Graduate Member, British Psychological Society (GMBPsS), Membership No. 812723 (from Oct 2025)
- Divisions: Neuropsychology; Health Psychology; Clinical Psychology
- UK ENIC Statement of Comparability confirming MSc equivalence to RQF Level 7 (Ref: 4001135227)
Timeline
Nursery Practitioner / SEND Support
Bambinos Day Nurseries and Preschools
11.2021 - 01.2026
Psychologist
FiDem Family Counselling and Training Organisation
02.2018 - 07.2020
Psychologist
FiDem Family Counselling and Training Organisation
09.2016 - 05.2017
Couple Therapist
Caber Hayan Klinik
05.2015 - 05.2016
MSc - General Psychology
Azad University
09.2013 - 01.2016
Psychotherapist
Center for Counseling and Psychological Services, Valiasr
06.2013 - 05.2016
Mental Occupational Therapist
Bu-Ali Rehabilitation Center
02.2011 - 08.2016
BSc - Psychology
Payame Noor University
09.2007 - 02.2011