Samira Ramzan
Reading
Summary
Dedicated mental health professional with expertise in CBT interventions, integrative counselling, and trauma-informed practice. Demonstrates proficiency in risk assessment and safeguarding, supporting clients with anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, low self-esteem, and emotional regulation difficulties. Committed to ethical practice aligned with BACP & BABCP frameworks while fostering therapeutic alliances and engaging in reflective practice and clinical supervision.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Trainee Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist
Buckinghamshire New University
2024.10 - 2026.06
- Deliver structured, evidence-based CBT interventions to adults
- Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop collaborative CBT formulations
- Design and implement individualised treatment and relapse prevention plans
- Apply NICE-guided CBT protocols and routine outcome measures
- Work in line with BABCP competency framework
- Engage in regular clinical supervision and reflective practice
Integrative Counsellor
Trust House Reading & Private Practice
2022.03 - 2025.09
- Completed clinical placement within a specialist trauma service supporting survivors of rape and sexual abuse
- Delivered one-to-one counselling for anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief, and relationship difficulties
- Integrated person-centred, psychodynamic, and trauma-informed approaches
- Conducted assessments, treatment planning, and risk management
- Maintained accurate clinical records in line with GDPR
- Practised within BACP ethical guidelines and attended regular supervision
Education
MSc - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Buckinghamshire New University
Buckinghamshire 2024.10 - 2026.06
Level 4 Diploma - Therapeutic Counselling
ReadingLevel 3 Certificate - Counselling Studies
ReadingLevel 2 Certificate - Counselling Skills
TEFL Certificate -
BSc Open Degree - Social Science
The Open University
Skills
- CBT interventions: assessment, formulation, and treatment planning
- Integrative counselling: person-centred & psychodynamic approaches
- Trauma-informed practice
- Risk assessment and safeguarding
- Experience supporting clients with anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, low self-esteem, and emotional regulation difficulties
- Therapeutic alliance building
- Reflective practice and clinical supervision
- Ethical practice aligned with BACP & BABCP frameworks
Work History
Senior Programme Administrator (MBA Programmes) | Henley Business School, University of Reading
January 2019-September 2024
- Managed admissions, onboarding, and progression for MBA cohorts
- Provided pastoral and academic support to students
- Coordinated programme delivery, assessments, and workshops
- Maintained confidential records and data systems
- Trained and supervised new staff
Affiliations
- Registered Member – British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)
- Student Member – British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP)
Voluntary Experience
Highland Community Group, Volunteer, 2012, 2016, Taught English to refugees and migrants, Supported community integration, Organised fundraising and community events
Additional information
- Nationality: British
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Enhanced DBS
- Professional Indemnity Insurance
Languages
Urdu
Intermediate
Timeline
MSc - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Buckinghamshire New University
2024.10 - 2026.06
Trainee Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist
Buckinghamshire New University
2024.10 - 2026.06
Integrative Counsellor
Trust House Reading & Private Practice
2022.03 - 2025.09
Level 2 Certificate - Counselling Skills
BSc Open Degree - Social Science
The Open University