Expertise at a Glance

Current Roles

• Mental Health Consultancy and Psychological Coaching
  I provide therapeutic support and consultancy services through Psychological Coaching LTD to Grant Thornton UK LLP, focusing on individuals' management of work-related stress and performance challenges.

• Head of Mental Health Training and Development, Cambridge Medical Academy (UKeMed)
  As Head of Mental Health Training and Development, I co-author global training programs for medics and healthcare professionals in collaboration with Cambridge University.

• Perinatal Social Work Lead, I work on a psychiatric Mother and Baby unit providing support to mothers facing mental health challenges during pregnancy or postpartum. This includes assessing needs, providing therapeutic support, promoting mother-baby bonding, addressing social issues, and leading on safeguarding concerns. 

Work Experience

• Over 15 years of NHS experience in therapeutic intervention and crisis management.

• Specialist in emotional regulation, self-harm prevention, and suicide intervention.

• Leader in mental health education, delivering training globally for medical professionals.

• Consultant for workplace mental health, addressing stress and performance challenges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Social Work

• Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

• Postgraduate Certification in Approved Mental Health Practice

• Accredited Certification in Solution-Focused Counselling

• Accredited Certification in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Undergraduate Certification in Psychiatric Liaison and Crisis Intervention

• Positive Psychology Certification (Levels 1, 2, and 3)

Areas of Expertise

Mental Health Conditions:

• ADHD

• Depression

• Anxiety

• PTSD

• OCD

• Substance Misuse

• Trauma

• Perinatal Mental Health

• Anger

• Personality Disorders

• Mood Disorders

• Psychotic Illnesses

• Work-Related Stress

• Family Stressors and Parenting Challenges

Additional Expertise in Social and Practical Issues:

• Domestic Violence

• Debt and Financial Difficulties

• Accommodation and Housing Issues

• Immigration

• Child and Adult Safeguarding

• Education and Employment Challenges

• Migration and Discrimination

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Note:
All interventions are therapeutic only. If practical support is required, I can assist by signposting to appropriate agencies for additional help.