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John Blackett

Bury,Greater Manchester

Summary

I am a seasoned Therapist focused on improving patient wellbeing and mental health through comprehensive therapy strategies. Capable of providing insightful, compassionate care that respects the individual needs of the client. Skilled in applying CBT and EMDR techniques to foster patient progress and recovery.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior Psychological Therapist

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Prestwich, Borough of Bury
01.2018 - Current
  • Currently a Senior Psychological Therapist in a Step3+ Talking Therapies Service, with over 16 years experience of providing evidence based psychological interventions to adults.
  • Utilises various psychotherapeutic methods for improved mental health outcomes such as CBT & EMDR.
  • Conducts comprehensive assessments of mental health needs and clinical risk management.
  • Achieves timely therapeutic results with structured therapy sessions.
  • Provides CBT & EMDR clinical supervision to colleagues.
  • Ensures confidentiality of all client data in accordance with ethical and service guidelines.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapist

Bradford & District Mental Health Trust
Bradford, West Yorkshire
06.2016 - 01.2024

Providing Evidence based CBT interventions and assessment to adults experiencing common mental health problems.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapist

Lancashire Care NHS Trust
Preston, Lancashire
09.2008 - 06.2016

Trained in the first wave of IAPT CBT therapists.

Provided assessment and evidence based interventions for adults with common mental health problems, from diverse communities.

Crisis Team Practitioner

Lancashire Care NHS Trust
Preston, Lancashire
03.2004 - 09.2008

Provide assessment and intervention to adults experiencing psychiatric crisis, and provide home based treatment if necessary.

Crisis Practitioner

Maudsley & South London NHS Trust
Camberwell , Greater London
04.2001 - 03.2004

Education

Advanced Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - Psychology

University of Cumbria
Lancaster, Lancashire
09.2008 - 09.2009

RN (MENTAL HEALTH), Diploma in Nursing Studies - Health

City University. University of London.
London
09.1995 - 06.1998

BA. (HONS) 2:1 in Philosophy - Philosophy

University of Kent
Canterbury, Kent
09.1992 - 06.1995

Skills

Excellent skills in the following approached and methodologies-

  • Acceptance and commitment therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
  • Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing
  • Risk Management

Timeline

Senior Psychological Therapist

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
01.2018 - Current

Cognitive Behavioural Therapist

Bradford & District Mental Health Trust
06.2016 - 01.2024

Cognitive Behavioural Therapist

Lancashire Care NHS Trust
09.2008 - 06.2016

Advanced Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - Psychology

University of Cumbria
09.2008 - 09.2009

Crisis Team Practitioner

Lancashire Care NHS Trust
03.2004 - 09.2008

Crisis Practitioner

Maudsley & South London NHS Trust
04.2001 - 03.2004

RN (MENTAL HEALTH), Diploma in Nursing Studies - Health

City University. University of London.
09.1995 - 06.1998

BA. (HONS) 2:1 in Philosophy - Philosophy

University of Kent
09.1992 - 06.1995
John Blackett