Nour Ghatas
Brighton
Summary
Psychology graduate with a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology. A passion for mental health with a wide variety of experience with all ages and diagnoses. Fluent in both English and Arabic, my cultural understanding enhances my ability to connect with clients from diverse backgrounds.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practioner
NHS Foundation Trust
Ealing
02.2025 - Current
- Assisted clients in developing healthier thought patterns which resulted in improved self-esteem and confidence levels.
- Utilised various psychotherapeutic methods for improved mental health outcomes.
- Demonstrated high levels of empathy and understanding whilst dealing with emotionally charged situations.
- Ensured confidentiality of all client data in accordance with ethical guidelines.
- Developed tailored treatment plans to promote positive behaviour change.
- Performed in-depth assessments to determine client issues and potential treatment plans.
- Documented abnormalities, risks and changes of behaviour to plan for next course of treatment.
- Engaged in supervision to develop clinical skills, ensure client safety, uphold ethical standards, and manage my caseload effectively.
Housing Income Advisor
Brighton and Hove City Council
Brighton
09.2023 - 02.2025
- Prepared and submitted financial reports and documents on clients' behalf.
- Worked with income recovery team to resolve breaches of tenancies in line with established procedure.
- Conducted periodic visits, reporting issues and incidents in line with procedure.
- Advised and assisted tenants with housing matters and queries.
- Used active listening and communication skills to improve tenant satisfaction and help reduce tenant turnover.
- Managed a caseload clients covering varied needs, including mental health, homeless and alcohol misuse issues.
- Liaised with external and internal professionals to provide holistic support.
Mental Health Support Worker
Mill View Hospital
Brighton
08.2019 - 09.2023
- One-to-one observations with high-risk patients and noting down observations of their mood and activities.
- Using verbal strategies to de-escalate patients.
- Restraining patients that are attempting to cause harm to themselves or others around them whilst also using verbal strategies to de-escalate them until they have calmed down.
- Attending group therapy sessions with patients.
- Building rapport with patients.
- Attending multidisciplinary meetings with other professionals.
- Working with a range of diagnoses on a range of wards, including psychosis, dementia, personality disorders and more.
Assistant psychologist
Bloom Therapy Clinic
Egypt
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Learning about mental health systems in Egypt.
- Shadowing a psychiatrist during his therapy sessions with patients who required treatment for issues ranging from addiction to personality disorders.
- Providing input on opportunities for improvement and on the differences between the NHS and the Egyptian mental health systems.
- Organised clinical interventions and treatment plans for patients suffering from clinically diagnosed mental disorders.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
Education
Master of Science - Foundations of Clinical Psychology
University of Sussex
Brighton, BNH 09.2022 - 08.2023
Diploma of Higher Education - Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
University College London
London 02.2025 -
Bachelor of Science - Psychology - First Class Honours
University of Essex
Colchester, ESS 10.2018 - 06.2021
Skills
- Research Skills
- Therapeutic Support
- Interpersonal Communication
- Documentation and Record-Keeping
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Self-Reflection and Professional Development
- Empathy
- Ethical Awareness
Certification
- Resuscitation Adults levels 1, 2 & 3
- NHS conflict resolution
- Safeguarding Adults levels 1 & 2
- Safeguarding children levels 1 & 2
- Resuscitation paediatric levels 2 & 3
- Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression
Languages
Arabic
Native
English
Native
Volunteering - Love and Serve Without Boundaries
- Volunteered in Greece supporting refugees by teaching English and facilitating language practice for children and adults.
- Developed and delivered lesson plans tailored to varying language levels, fostering communication and confidence.
- Assisted with integration support, helping refugees adapt to new environments and access essential resources.
- Collaborated with international volunteers, demonstrating cross-cultural teamwork and adaptability.
- Strengthened communication, problem-solving, and intercultural awareness while working in a challenging humanitarian context.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practioner
NHS Foundation Trust
02.2025 - Current
Diploma of Higher Education - Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
University College London
02.2025 -
Housing Income Advisor
Brighton and Hove City Council
09.2023 - 02.2025
Master of Science - Foundations of Clinical Psychology
University of Sussex
09.2022 - 08.2023
Assistant psychologist
Bloom Therapy Clinic
06.2021 - 01.2022
Mental Health Support Worker
Mill View Hospital
08.2019 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Psychology - First Class Honours
University of Essex
10.2018 - 06.2021
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