Nikeeta Shah
Bristol
Summary
Grounded in a humanistic and trauma-informed approach, I prioritise fostering relational depth with my clients whilst holding therapeutic frameworks in mind. I often hold systemic formulation in mind and actively use reflexivity and supervision space to work meaningfully while upholding relational ethical boundaries.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Psychologist
ADAPT CMHT, Oxleas NHS
Bromley, London
09.2024 - 08.2026
- Assessed referred service users, developed care plans, and mapped therapy pathways to ensure tailored therapeutic interventions.
- Managed caseload of 6-8 clients while co-facilitating 1-2 therapy groups weekly, enhancing support for clients' recovery.
- Delivered 1:1 trauma stabilisation sessions using CBT and third-wave methods under supervision.
- Organised and co-led groups focused on DBT, CFT, trauma psychoeducation, MBCT, and MBT-informed practices.
- Managed inquiries from clients on the waiting list for psychotherapy, ensuring clear communication of their status. for psychotherapy, assessing risks and needs in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to optimise client care.
- Participated in regular individual and group supervision.
Assistant Psychologist
ADHD Diagnostic Service, Oxleas NHS
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Delivered specialist neurodevelopmental clinical assessments using DIVA-5 for referred service users.
- Produced diagnostic reports from structured DIVA-5 assessments, enhancing clarity for treatment planning.
- Completed NICE guideline audit, facilitating co-design of ADHD psychoeducation group to improve service delivery.
Mental Health Advisor
Intensive Case Management for Psychosis,Oxleas NHS
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Assessed risks and needs to develop tailored support plans, ensuring safer progression for service users.
- Applied behavioural activation and psychoeducation to empower service users with effective coping skills.
- Worked collaboratively with service users, their carers, care-coordinators and doctors to formulate crisis relapse prevention plans and Wellness Recovery Action Plan, aiming to prevent further hospitalisation
- Delivered compassion-focused support, enhancing inclusion and self-esteem for service users.
Volunteer Counselor
MIND in Tower Hamlets and Newham
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Implemented third-wave CBT combined with humanistic approaches during brief client sessions, promoting holistic client well-being.
- Delivered brief interventions for mild depression, relationship issues, and bereavement, fostering emotional resilience in clients.
- Provided brief step 2 counselling to low-risk clients with mild anxiety, enhancing clients' coping strategies.
Counselor
Mindworks Counselling services
Pune, India
12.2019 - 08.2021
- Counselled clients using CBT to address anxiety, depression, and adjustment issues, fostering improved mental well-being.
- Applied humanistic and existential approaches in conjunction with CBT to enhance therapeutic outcomes.
- Co-designed and delivered workshops with schools and institutional partners.
- Coordinated 20-hour internship programme, facilitating student placements and providing practical experience.
- Wrote service website articles to develop new offerings and attract referrals.
School counselor
Jidnyasa Counselling and assessment
Pune
05.2019 - 04.2020
- Counselled and supported children facing behavioural and family challenges, fostering resilience and coping strategies.
- Facilitated academic progress by addressing adjustment difficulties through regular sessions, enhancing students' learning experiences.
- Guided parents and primary caregivers through career guidance assessments, empowering them to make informed decisions for their children's futures.
- Collaborated with the team to deliver clear explanations of assessment reports to families. to help families understand assessment outcomes.
Education
DPsych - Doctorate in Counselling Psychology
Univeristy of West England
Bristol01-2029
MSc - Mental health: Psychological Therapies
Queen Mary University of London
London, ENG08-2026
Post Graduate Certificate - Counseling and Psychotherapy
Christian Counselling center, Vellore
Vellore08-2020
M.A - Psychology (clinical)
Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune
Pune05-2019
B.E - Electronics and Telecommunication
Sinhgad Institute of Technology and Science, Pune
Pune05-2016
Senior School - Class XIIth
Delhi Public School, Bhilai, Chhattisgarh
Bhilai, Chhattisgarh01-2012
Skills
- Psychometric assessments Data analysis MCMI-IV assessment WISC assessments
- Client assessment
- Therapeutic interventions
- Crisis management
- Diagnostic assessment
Certification
- PG Certificate in Psychological Counselling by CCC Vellore, India, 400 hours
- PG Certificate in Foundation Skills in Counselling by Maharashtra State Council of Vocational Training, India, 200 hours
- Certificate in 3-day SCM training and practitioner course by Anna Freud Centre, London
- Foundation course in Gestalt therapy by TT Global Learning Systems, India, 50 hours
- REBT Level I and II by Emoticons, India 50 hours
Languages
English
Hindi
Research Experience
- Effectiveness of a Community Psychoeducation Group Programme within a specialist Adult ADHD Service: A mixed-method study
- Dissertation on Exploratory Model of Mental Illness by Traditional Healers in Low- and Middle-income countries: A systematic review
- Dissertation on correlational study of perceived stress and coping strategies among wives of army personnel and civilians.
Timeline
Assistant Psychologist
ADAPT CMHT, Oxleas NHS
09.2024 - 08.2026
Assistant Psychologist
ADHD Diagnostic Service, Oxleas NHS
09.2023 - 08.2024
Mental Health Advisor
Intensive Case Management for Psychosis,Oxleas NHS
09.2022 - 08.2023
Volunteer Counselor
MIND in Tower Hamlets and Newham
11.2021 - 11.2022
Counselor
Mindworks Counselling services
12.2019 - 08.2021
School counselor
Jidnyasa Counselling and assessment
05.2019 - 04.2020
DPsych - Doctorate in Counselling Psychology
Univeristy of West England
MSc - Mental health: Psychological Therapies
Queen Mary University of London
Post Graduate Certificate - Counseling and Psychotherapy
Christian Counselling center, Vellore
M.A - Psychology (clinical)
Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune
B.E - Electronics and Telecommunication
Sinhgad Institute of Technology and Science, Pune
Senior School - Class XIIth
Delhi Public School, Bhilai, Chhattisgarh