Matifadza Mashonganyika
Peterborough,Cambridgeshire
Summary
Compassionate Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with experience of working with individuals with mental health disorders that range from mild to high complexity. Skilled in providing various therapeutic approaches while building meaningful relationships with patients to help them achieve their goals and boost confidence in different aspects of their lives. Eager to leverage interpersonal skills and genuine commitment to helping others in the therapeutic setting.
I am committed to professional growth and learning through ongoing education and experience.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Crisis support worker
Paragon social care
09.2025 - Current
- Encouraged service users to be independent and active members of society.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress, interventions, and any changes in condition, contributing to continuous care improvement.
- Provided support in social, physical and emotional areas to assist clients with integrating into local community.
- Managed challenging behaviour through de-escalation techniques and positive reinforcement, ensuring a safe environment.
- Developed trusting relationships with service users and advocated on their behalf.
- De-escalated violent, aggressive and threatening behaviour.
- Supported clients in managing their finances and budgeting, increasing their financial independence and security.
- Arranged transport for clients to attend medical appointments, social events, and other activities, enhancing their community participation.
- Offered emotional support and companionship, reducing feelings of isolation among clients.
Freelance |
Personal Development & Skills Growth
11.2024 - 09.2025
- Co-facilitated trauma-informed workshop and provided psychoeducation around the impact of intergenerational trauma.
- Actively sought new employment opportunities, engaging in job applications and networking to transition into a new role.
- Completed a Level 3 Marketing Certificate, enhancing skills in digital marketing, strategy, and brand development.
Hunter Gatherer Locum CBT therapist
Wandsworth Talking Therapies
London
11.2023 - 11.2024
- Handled patient caseload autonomously, while managing appointments in line with service requirements.
- Active focus on treatment delivery, supported by managers, to reduce service waiting times.
- Developed personalised treatment plans in collaboration with clients, and helped patients to achieve their goals, resulting in positive therapeutic outcomes.
- Safeguarded children and vulnerable adults through liaison with.
- necessary agencies.
- Applied trauma-informed care principles, recognising and responding to the effects of all types of trauma in a sensitive manner.
- Liaised with other professionals related to a patient's care to enhance treatment delivery and recovery.
- Participated in CPD activities to help enhance treatment delivery to a diverse range of clients.
- Supported in patient waiting list reviews to help reduce treatment waiting times, and signpost to relevant agencies.
Hunter Gatherer Locum CBT Therapist
Hounslow IAPT
London
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Administered psychological assessments to evaluate mental health conditions, utilising results to inform treatment strategies.
- Managed time and caseloads effectively to reach service targets of 20 sessions per week.
- Reviewed and screened referrals to assess service suitability.
- Attended regular clinical and case management supervision.
- Adapted treatment for individuals who have specific treatment needs or requirements, which included working with learning disabilities, long-term health conditions, and interpreters.
- Maintained confidential client records, adhering to professional ethics and legal requirements regarding data protection and privacy.
Hunter Gatherer Locum CBT Therapist
Total Wellbeing Luton
Luton
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Developed personalised treatment plans in collaboration with clients, focusing on achievable goals and therapeutic outcomes.
- Organised and hosted community webinars centred around mental health awareness.
- Independently led dynamic group therapy sessions focusing on low self-esteem, anxiety, and related issues.
- Partnered with interpreters to deliver CBT to a diverse range of individuals.
- Consulted on strategies to increase community engagement and improve access for under-represented communities.
- Provided regular service feedback to improve the induction process of new members of staff.
Trainee to Qualified High intensity Therapist
Birmingham Healthy Minds
Birmingham
01.2021 - 07.2022
- Worked towards agreed KPIs and service targets, including completing a minimum of 25 hours of clinical work a week.
- Conducted one-to-one psychological assessments to assess service suitability.
- Attended case review meetings with Step 2 staff to assist in their clinical decision-making process.
- Undertook risk assessments and developed risk management plans according to patients' presentations.
- Created social media content to increase engagement with the community, and improve access to the service.
Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
Birmingham Healthy Minds
Birmingham , West Midlands
09.2017 - 12.2020
- Delivered low-intensity CBT in various treatment modes, including psycho-educational groups, telephone-guided self-help, face-to-face sessions, and computerised CBT.
- Manage high caseloads in a timely manner, and in line with the organisation's requirements.
- Mentored Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners. To help develop their clinical skills and professional competence.
- Facilitated psycho-educational workshops on anxiety and depression.
- Managed a high caseload of patients experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.
- Spearheaded staff wellbeing sessions to help increase team cohesion.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Coventry University
Coventry, COV2022
Certificate of Higher Education - Low intensity Psychological Interventions
University of Birmingham
Birmingham, BIR2018
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Derby
Derby, DER2016
GCSEs - Chemistry, Biology and Psychology
Abbey College
Ramsey 2006 - 2013
Skills
- Cognitive behavioural therapy
- Formulating and implementing therapeutic models of therapy
- Group and workshop facilitation
- Case management and clinical documentation
- Psychoeducation delivery
- Experience with diverse cultural contexts
- Risk assessment competence
Certification
April 2025
Level 3 Certificate | Digital marketing | Althaus
March 2025
Level 2 Certificate | Gel Polish course | Solis Nail and Beauty Training
Timeline
Crisis support worker
Paragon social care
09.2025 - Current
Freelance |
Personal Development & Skills Growth
11.2024 - 09.2025
Hunter Gatherer Locum CBT therapist
Wandsworth Talking Therapies
11.2023 - 11.2024
Hunter Gatherer Locum CBT Therapist
Hounslow IAPT
01.2023 - 09.2023
Hunter Gatherer Locum CBT Therapist
Total Wellbeing Luton
09.2022 - 12.2022
Trainee to Qualified High intensity Therapist
Birmingham Healthy Minds
01.2021 - 07.2022
Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
Birmingham Healthy Minds
09.2017 - 12.2020
GCSEs - Chemistry, Biology and Psychology
Abbey College
2006 - 2013
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Derby
Certificate of Higher Education - Low intensity Psychological Interventions
University of Birmingham
Post Graduate Diploma - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Coventry University