Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Volunteering - Love and Serve Without Boundaries
References
Timeline
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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
Nour Ghatas