
Registered mental health nurse with 22 years of experience in child and adolescent mental health, including 18 years at Tees Esk and Wear Valley NHS Trust and 4.5 years as a senior CAMHS clinician at Healios Ltd. Currently delivering high-quality ADHD neurodevelopmental assessments and interventions for children and young people aged 7-19. Proven ability to analyze practice settings within a continuous improvement framework, ensuring continuity of care and maintaining high standards at various levels. Expertise in risk assessments, safety planning, and clinical supervision, with a commitment to professional development and team collaboration. My learning agility allows me to adjust and change within new situations, a quick learner who enjoys learning new things. Effective interpersonal communication skills are one of my best personal traits, past performance, experience, skills and intelligence have formalised my ability to achieve success. I am self-motivated, hardworking with practical knowledge and a determination to succeed, a team player sharing knowledge and ideas with colleagues who is able to act on my own initiative, delegate and prioritise. In February 2026 I expanded my knowledge, engaging in the UKCANN ADHD adult assessment and diagnosis training.