Sayra Rehman
Peterborough,UK
Summary
Compassionate Assistant Psychologist and BACP-registered counsellor with over 450 hours of supervised clinical experience. Holds BPS-accredited degrees in Counselling and Psychology, with expertise in psychological assessment, formulation, and evidence-based interventions. Experienced in supporting diverse populations with complex mental health needs, including trauma and neurodevelopmental conditions, in acute and community settings. Proficient in risk assessment, multidisciplinary teamwork, and delivering CBT-informed, trauma-informed care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Assistant psychology
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
2026.02 - 2026.06
- Conduct assessments and contribute to formulation, delivering 1:1 interventions (CBT-informed, ERP, embodiment) with adults in acute settings.
- Support high-risk care through MDT working, ward rounds, risk management, and group facilitation.
- Contribute to service development through literature review and audit activity.
- Maintain accurate clinical records using RiO in line with NHS standards.
Counsellor & Assistant psychology
Serendipity Psychology
2026.02 - 2026.06
- Deliver private 1:1 counselling using integrative, person-centred and CBT.
- Conduct extended assessments to inform clinical psychologists' formulations.
- Maintain clinical records in line with BACP ethical and professional standards.
Wellbeing Counsellor
Health Assured
2025.01 - 2025.03
- Delivered solution-focused EAP interventions and conducted assessments with risk evaluation.
- Collaborated with safeguarding, legal, and occupational health teams to ensure client safety.
Counsellor
Health Exchange
2024.02 - 2025.02
- Delivered 8-session, goal-oriented therapeutic interventions to adolescents and adults.
- Conducted independent risk assessments and managed safeguarding procedures.
Private Counsellor
Self-employed
2022.11 - 2024.11
- Managed private practice delivering structured therapeutic interventions.
- Created personalised intervention plans with GDPR compliance and ethical practice.
Domestic Abuse Counsellor / Coordinator
Each Counselling and Support
2023.01 - 2024.01
- Managed referrals, assessments, and delivery of structured interventions for CYP and women affected by domestic abuse.
- Facilitated groups and outreach, developing community referral pathways.
- Collaborated with multi-agency teams to provide integrated support.
- Mentored volunteers while supporting clinical and service coordination.
Counsellor (Placement)
Online Therapy UK
2022.03 - 2022.06
- Delivered remote counselling and conducted risk assessments, including safety planning.
Counsellor (Placement)
Heathcote School and Science College
2021.09 - 2022.03
- Provided short-term therapy to adolescents, utilising outcome measures while coordinating safeguarding efforts with school and family systems.
Education
MSc Psychology (Conversion) -
Aston University
Birmingham 2024.09 - 2025.09
BSc (Hons) Counselling -
University of East London
London 2019.09 - 2022.09
Skills
- Languages: Fluent in Urdu, Hindi, and Punjabi
- IT Skills: RiO, Microsoft Office, clinical systems, and data analysis software (SPSS, Jamovi)
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
Domestic Abuse CPD Training – BACP
Timeline
Assistant psychology
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
2026.02 - 2026.06
Counsellor & Assistant psychology
Serendipity Psychology
2026.02 - 2026.06
Wellbeing Counsellor
Health Assured
2025.01 - 2025.03
MSc Psychology (Conversion) -
Aston University
2024.09 - 2025.09
Counsellor
Health Exchange
2024.02 - 2025.02
Domestic Abuse Counsellor / Coordinator
Each Counselling and Support
2023.01 - 2024.01
Private Counsellor
Self-employed
2022.11 - 2024.11
Counsellor (Placement)
Online Therapy UK
2022.03 - 2022.06
Counsellor (Placement)
Heathcote School and Science College
2021.09 - 2022.03
BSc (Hons) Counselling -
University of East London
2019.09 - 2022.09