Experience

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  Zenith Psychology Ltd.

  • Longcroft House, 2-8 Victoria Avenue, London EC2M 4NS

  • Co-founder, Director & Clinical Psychologist

    • Jan 2015 - Present
    • Longcroft House, 2-8 Victoria Avenue, London EC2M 4NS

    Private Psychological Therapy and Consulting Services- An expanding network of Clinical Psychologists, Educational Psychologist, Paediatric Neuropsychologist, Consultant Adult and Child Psychiatrists- Provide psychological therapy for all common and complex mental health problems (including Depression, Panic Disorder, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Specific Phobias, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Health Anxiety/ Hypochrondriasis, Post-tramatic Stress Disorder, Mild to Moderate Eating Disorder - Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, Trichotillomania, Psychosomatic problems, Psychosexual problems, and Insomnia)- Diagnostic assessment and treatment for mental health problems, child and adult ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, child and adult Dyslexia and other learning disabilities- Medicolegal assessment and mental capacity assessment- Executive coaching- Corporate/HR consulting and high-impact and creative workshops for executives, employees and personal developmentzenithpsychology.co.uk

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  Homerton University Hospital Foundation Trust

  • United Kingdom
  • Hospitals and Health Care
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Principal Clinical Psychologist

    • Dec 2018 - Present

  • Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist

    • May 2015 - Present

    1. Adult Cardio-respiratory Enhanced + Responsive Service (ACERS) -Lead Clinical Psychologist (May 2015- Present)- Set up and manage the new specialist Clinical Psychology Service within the Homerton department of respiratory medicine for City and Hackney.- Provide outreach, outpatient and hospital in-reach psychological assessment and treatment for mental health problems associated with long-term lung and heart conditions- Case management consultation for medical, nursing and therapist staff on patients with complex psychological needs, significant treatment barriers, end-of-life care.- Regular teaching and health services training.2. Adult Community Rehabilitation Team (ACRT)- Liaison Clinical Psychologist (July 2015- March 2016)- Rapid psychological assessment and consultation to optimize treatment and rehabilitation outcomes, patient-service fit, and health services resources.3. Regional Neurological Rehabilitation Unit (RNRU) - Neuropsychologist (June 2016- Sep 2018)- Complex neuropsychological assessment for patients with stroke and acquired (including traumatic) brain injuries- Cognitive rehabilitation and consultation for medical, nursing and therapy team on cognitive deficits compensation, and challenging behaviours management - Psychological therapy for depression, whole spectrum of anxiety disorders, and adjustment problems in the aftermath of brain injuries.- Systemic psychotherapy and consultations with healthcare professionals, families and carers.

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  UCL

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Honourary Clinical Lecturer

    • Jan 2017 - Present
    • London, United Kingdom

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  South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust

  • Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist & IAPT Lead for Sutton

    • Oct 2014 - May 2015

    Lead Psychologist and Team Manager, Sutton NHS Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) Service

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  Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Specialist Clinical Psychologist

    • Jan 2012 - Sep 2014
    • London, United Kingdom

    Primary care psychology - Specialised in psychological assessment and individual/group psychological therapy for moderate to severe mental health problems using primarily a CBT approach.Inpatient neurorehabilitation- Specialist assessment of cognitive deficits and neuropsychological impairment as well as mood disorder for inpatients with stroke or brain injury.- Cognitive rehabilitation and psychological treatment for stroke related mood and anxiety disorders.- Specialist consultation to multi-disciplinary teams on case management for inpatient rehabilitation.

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  Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Trainee Clinical Psychologist

    • Sep 2008 - Dec 2011
    • London, United Kingdom

    Extensive experience of psychological assessment, treatment and consultation in inpatient psychiatric units, in both general adult and forensic settings.Other experiences:- Six months of supervised brief psychodynamic work with older adults. - Six months of working in a child & family consultation service providing systemic psychological treatment for children with emotional difficulties and their families using mainly solution-focused and narrative therapies.

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  Autism Anglia

  • Colchester, United Kingdom

  • Assistant Psychologist

    • Sep 2007 - Sep 2008
    • Colchester, United Kingdom

    Mood, sensory and psychometric assessment for children and adults with autism and learning disabilities in schools and residential homes across Essex.Psychological treatment for adult and children with mood disorder and unusual sensory sensivity associated with ASD under expert supervision.Offer consultation, training and supportive sessions for care/teaching staff on case management (e.g. problems related to commonly sensory abnormalities, challenging behaviours, and mood disorders and learning difficulties in the background of Autism)