Driven empathic professional with a strong foundation in psychological theories and therapy modalities. Experience as an Assistant Psychologist has honed analytical and communication skills, facilitating effective support for psychological assessments and interventions. Committed to enhancing patient care and improving mental health outcomes through dedicated work ethic.
- Conducted mental health assessments for children, young people, and families, formulating appropriate interventions.
- Delivered psychological interventions, mainly using a CBT framework, to individuals and groups.
- Collaborated with multiple agencies to enhance service delivery.
- Maintained clinical notes and recorded observations according to GDPR and service standards.
- Analysed data from psychological questionnaires to inform treatment approaches.
- Produced service analyses and compiled annual reports detailing outcomes.
- Delivered training sessions
- Attended relevant professional development activities.
- Co-delivered clinical triage, ADOS, and cognitive assessments.
- Conducted clinical observations, with written corresponding reports.
- Facilitated one-to-one therapeutic sessions, primarily employing a CBT framework.
- Participated in psychodynamic reflection meetings to improve clinical practices.
- Designed clinical audits and conducted service evaluations to assess and optimise quality of care.
- Co-delivered group work with adolescents.
- Attended service referral meetings to ensure appropriate client placement.
- Supported Family Therapy clinics as a member of the reflection team.
- Assessed client needs using a Motivation Interview framework to tailor support.
- Delivered psychoeducation on physical and mental health topics to enhance understanding.
- Provided person-centred advice alongside pharmacological support with regular reviews.
- Recorded clinical notes to maintain accurate patient information.
- Typed clinical reports and correspondence
- Organised meetings and clinics for clinical staff, including Consultant Psychiatrists, Clinical Psychologists, Specialist Nurses and Occupational Therapists.
- Answering telephone calls
- Providing reception cover.
- Facilitated development of daily living skills for children and young people with disabilities and complex health care needs.
- Supported individual routines to ensure emotional safety.
- Documented achievements and observations to track progress.
- Maintained records during shifts.
Interpersonal skills
Relationship management
Empathy and reflection
Organizational skills
Ethical mindset
Analytical thinking
Observational skills
Full National Centre for Smoking Cessation and Training (NCSCT) Certification as a Smoking Cessation Practitioner, April 2012
Passed NCSCT Stage 1 Assessment (knowledge) & Stage 2 Assessment (practice)
Beginning with A Certificate of Training, Oct 2012
Course completed in successful administration and coding of the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule Second Edition (ADOS-2) to the level of clinical reliability.
I co-designed and delivered an online psychological support programme for children and young people during Covid 19's lockdown. This was delivered virtually to identified vulnerable individuals who attended school. The programme was so successful that the Integrated Care Board (ICB) commissioned the programme independently for another year.