Poorni Uthpala Withana Pathirana
West Bridgford,United Kingdom
Summary
Motivated psychology graduate with solid academic background and professional experience, passionate about pursuing PhD research to contribute to mental health and wellbeing advancements.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2023
2023
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Mental Health Recovery Worker
Turning Point
Nottingham
05.2024 - 06.2025
- Develop and implement personalised support plans aligned with service guidelines.
- Liaise with GPs, social workers, and MDTs to deliver coordinated care.
- Conduct risk assessments and create management strategies.
- Lead 1:1 and group support sessions, focusing on emotional wellbeing and behavioural challenges.
- Handle medication tasks and maintain accurate audit documentation.
- Keep comprehensive, confidential service user records.
- Support and mentor student placements.
- Attend internal and external multi-agency meetings.
- Identify opportunities for service improvement and contribute to procedural development.
Wellbeing Assistant
The Grand Care Centre
Nottingham
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Designed and facilitated group and individual activities for elderly residents.
- Managed all residential floors during weekends.
- Coordinated and accompanied residents on weekly excursions.
- Supported communication between residents and families.
- Trained and onboarded new team members.
- Promoted wellbeing through physical, emotional, and social engagement.
Counselling Psychologist
Pannipitiya Private Hospital
Pannipitiya
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Provided psychological assessments and individualised treatment plans.
- Delivered individual and group counselling sessions.
- Collaborated with clinical teams to ensure holistic care.
- Maintained detailed and confidential client records.
Clinical Psychology Intern
Deep Haven Counselling Centre
Sri Lanka
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Supported therapy sessions and client evaluations.
- Gained experience in diverse counselling approaches and clinical documentation.
Preschool Teacher
Tidy Kids International Preschool
Sri Lanka
01.2013 - 12.2016
- Developed and delivered engaging early childhood education activities.
- Monitored child development and engaged with parents regularly.
- Fostered creativity through art, music, and play-based learning.
- Promoted a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment.
Education
MSc - Psychological Wellbeing and Mental Health
Nottingham Trent University
BSc (Hons) - Psychology
Coventry University
Advanced Diploma - Geriatric Care
On Sky Global
Certificate - Information Technology
Ranaviru IT Training Institute
GCE Advanced Level - undefined
Dharmapala Vidyalaya
GCE Ordinary Level - undefined
Dharmapala Vidyalaya
Skills
- Evidence-Based Therapeutic Practice
- Research Design and Data Analysis
- Student Supervision and Training
- Academic Writing and Critical Thinking
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
Certification
- Risk Assessment and Management, Turning Point, 01/25
- Boundaries, Turning Point, 01/24
- Positive Behaviour Support (Level 2), Turning Point, 01/24
- Social Work Student Supervisor Training, Framework, 01/24
- NHS Volunteer Training, NHS, 01/24
- Introduction to Peer Support, NHS Foundation Trust, 01/23
- Leading Exercise for Seniors, Oomph Wellness, 01/23
- Dementia Training, New Care Homes, 01/23
- Care Certificate, New Care Training, 01/23
Professional memberships
- Graduate Member, British Psychological Society (BPS), 676552
- Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), BPS
- Registered Counselling Psychologist, e-Channeling Network, Sri Lanka
Volunteering
Speech & Language Therapy Volunteer
Bradgate Mental Health Unit, NHS Leicester | 2024 – Present
- Support the Speech and Language Therapy team in delivering services within a
mental health setting.
Timeline
Mental Health Recovery Worker
Turning Point
05.2024 - 06.2025
Wellbeing Assistant
The Grand Care Centre
08.2023 - 05.2024
Counselling Psychologist
Pannipitiya Private Hospital
01.2022 - 08.2022
Clinical Psychology Intern
Deep Haven Counselling Centre
01.2022 - 05.2022
Preschool Teacher
Tidy Kids International Preschool
01.2013 - 12.2016
BSc (Hons) - Psychology
Coventry University
Advanced Diploma - Geriatric Care
On Sky Global
Certificate - Information Technology
Ranaviru IT Training Institute
GCE Advanced Level - undefined
Dharmapala Vidyalaya
GCE Ordinary Level - undefined
Dharmapala Vidyalaya
MSc - Psychological Wellbeing and Mental Health
Nottingham Trent University
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