Maham Tariq
London, UK
Summary
BPS Graduate Member (GMBPsS) with GBC and a Master’s in Cognitive & Clinical Neuroscience. Experience supporting vulnerable adults and families in supported housing (risk, safeguarding, trauma-informed practice, multi-agency working) and supporting children in SEN settings (ASD/ADHD/anxiety; behaviour support). Strong documentation, reflective practice and research skills (manuscript in preparation using correlational and regression analyses).
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer Safeguarding Lead
Agal Wellbeing Services
03.2026 - Current
- Supporting vulnerable clients through trauma-informed practice, maintaining strict confidentiality in line with BACP ethical frameworks, and contributing to safeguarding procedures to ensure client safety and wellbeing.
SEN Tutor
London Teaching Supply Ltd
02.2026 - Current
- Deliver 1:1 outreach support for students (ages 4–25) with complex neurodevelopmental and SEMH needs, currently out of school.
- Conduct continuous behavioural observations to identify barriers to engagement, tailoring cognitive strategies for ASD, ADHD, and anxiety.
- Utilise psychologically-informed approaches to build rapport and manage high-risk safeguarding cases in community settings.
- Implement Individual Learning Plans (ILPs), tracking progress in cognitive engagement and emotional regulation.
- Collaborate with families to monitor developmental trends, providing data that supports holistic psychological assessment.
Housing & Support Manager
SAIA Housing Group
08.2024 - 01.2026
- Managed a caseload of 120+ vulnerable adults and families, including asylum seekers and survivors of domestic abuse, across three supported housing schemes.
- Conducted comprehensive risk assessments (RoSH/DASH) and developed person-centred safety and support plans, coordinating multi-agency input to ensure holistic care.
- Applied trauma-informed principles to de-escalate crises, increase resident engagement in support activities by 25%, and foster a safe environment.
- Maintained meticulous case notes, support documentation, and reports using Datapulse CRM, ensuring compliance and clear communication for continuity of care plans.
- Provided reflective supervision and coaching for a team of 20 support staff, delivering training on mental health awareness, safeguarding, and trauma-informed practice.
- Maintained meticulous case notes, support documentation, and reports using Datapulse CRM, ensuring compliance and clear communication for continuity of care and support.
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Personnel
Cambridge
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Provided targeted 1:1 and small-group support for learners with ASD, ADHD, and anxiety, implementing tailored behavioural strategies and de-escalation techniques.
- Adapted learning materials to align with Individual Education Plans (IEPs), tracking pupil progress against specific social, emotional, and academic targets.
- Proactively managed challenging behaviours by establishing consistent routines and positive reinforcement, contributing to a more inclusive and stable classroom environment.
- Adhered to strict safeguarding procedures, documenting and escalating concerns appropriately to protect student welfare.
Psychology Intern
District Headquarter Hospital, Faisalabad
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Under supervision, assisted with psychological assessments for individuals with diverse presentations, including OCD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and personality disorders.
- Maintained detailed case files, documenting client history, assessment findings, and session progress to support the clinical team's case formulation process.
Psychology Intern
Falah‑e‑Millat Hospital, Faisalabad
11.2020 - 04.2021
- Observed qualified psychologists delivering Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) sessions, gaining practical insight into therapeutic techniques and the client-therapist relationship.
- Participated in diagnostic workshops, enhancing understanding of applying DSM-5 criteria to real-world clinical presentations.
Psychology Intern
National Hospital, Lahore
09.2020 - 11.2020
- Studied DSM-5 criteria and explored the Bio-Psycho-Social Model, focusing its applications in MH.
Education
COGNITIVE & CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCE -
Anglia Ruskin University
09-2024
B.S (HONS) - APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY
Government College University
08-2021
Skills
- Housing & Tenancy Management: Multi‑site operations Allocations & void reduction Tenancy sustainment HB/SEA/RP applications RoSH/DASH risk assessments MARAC liaison
- Leadership & Team Development: Supervising 20 support staff Staff training performance surveys Change management
- Research literacy: cross-sectional design, correlational/regression analysis, academic writing (manuscript in preparation)
- Digital & Analytical Tools: MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams), Power BI (basic), Asana, Jira, Airtable, Bitrix, Roommatch & Datapulse property management CRMs SPSS, JASP and R
- Communication & Stakeholder Engagement: Proposal writing , community engagement events, research presentation & publication
- Empathic communication active listening trauma-informed practice mental health understanding safeguardingrisk assessmentbehavioural support
Professional Membership
British Psychological Society (BPS) — Graduate Member (GMBPsS); Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) (granted 03 Aug 2025).
Certification
Professional Hypnotherapy certified | Oct 2024
Functional Analytic Psychotherapy Intensive CPD certified | Nov 2025
Safeguarding Adults & Children (Level 3)
Suicide Training Awareness with Zero Alliance – Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust | Feb 2026
Mental Health First Aid & Emergency First Aid certified
Introduction to Consumer Neuroscience & Neuromarketing – Copenhagen Business School | Sep 2020 certified
Websites & Profiles
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/maham-8
Timeline
Volunteer Safeguarding Lead
Agal Wellbeing Services
03.2026 - Current
SEN Tutor
London Teaching Supply Ltd
02.2026 - Current
Housing & Support Manager
SAIA Housing Group
08.2024 - 01.2026
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Personnel
10.2023 - 02.2024
Psychology Intern
District Headquarter Hospital, Faisalabad
04.2021 - 09.2021
Psychology Intern
Falah‑e‑Millat Hospital, Faisalabad
11.2020 - 04.2021
Psychology Intern
National Hospital, Lahore
09.2020 - 11.2020
COGNITIVE & CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCE -
Anglia Ruskin University
B.S (HONS) - APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY
Government College University