Experience

Self Space

• United Kingdom
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Creative Arts Therapist

  • Jan 2022 - Present



Open Art Therapy

• Art Psychotherapist

  • May 2017 - Jan 2022

  I am passionate about self-awareness and formation of the self. Inspired by C.G.Jung I work with the concepts of individuation and integration of opposites. I run workshops and creative classes which aid self-exploration, help to deepen self-understanding and facilitate personal development through the engagement in creative processes.I work with the mindful nature of the art and the art making processes. I am passionate about self-awareness and formation of the self. Inspired by C.G.Jung I work with the concepts of individuation and integration of opposites. I run workshops and creative classes which aid self-exploration, help to deepen self-understanding and facilitate personal development through the engagement in creative processes.I work with the mindful nature of the art and the art making processes.



STUDIO UPSTAIRS

• United Kingdom
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Art Psychotherapist and Studio Manager

  • Jan 2016 - Jan 2022

  - working with adults with long term mental health problems- facilitating creative expression within the safe environment of the studio; providing emotional and practical support to the members - vulnerable adults - keeping records and implementing reviews- providing one-to-one and group based therapeutic support- taking part in peer supervision- maintaining the art studio to the highest standards of cleanliness and safety - working with adults with long term mental health problems- facilitating creative expression within the safe environment of the studio; providing emotional and practical support to the members - vulnerable adults - keeping records and implementing reviews- providing one-to-one and group based therapeutic support- taking part in peer supervision- maintaining the art studio to the highest standards of cleanliness and safety



Self Employed

• Mixed Media Artist

  • Jan 2012 - Jan 2022

  I am a passionate artist specialising in graphic design and hand embroidery. Inspired by nature and my dearest Grandmothers, I grew up enjoying the needleworks and learnt to apply craft as a therapeutic tool facilitating mindfulness and self-reflection. I have completed many projects for private clients. As the East London Craft Guerrilla collective member I used to run craft workshops for adults (knitting and mixed crafts); independently I have planned, promoted and run one-to-one craft tutorials for children and young people. I am hoping to continue my practice, sharing my passion with others and inspiring young people to use traditional craft in the innovative ways.



BVI Wellness Recovery Through the Arts

• Art Psychotherapist

  • Nov 2017 - Oct 2018

  Establishing a framework for creative therapeutic work across primary and secondary schools following the hurricane Irma. Running regular creative group and one to-one assessment-based sessions with young people within the schools under the BVI Wellness Recovery Through the Arts programme name. Planning the programme development and further progression of the art therapeutic work around the BVI.Running workshops for the teachers and guidance counsellors within schools addressing communication, ways of supporting emotional expression, creating safe space and working creatively.



National Citizen Service

• Art Practitioner

  • Oct 2016 - Aug 2017

  - working as a practitioner for the practical skills group - art - planning and delivery of art workshops aiming at creative exploration of the self and the world- supporting young people during preparation for their community visit (motivating, enhancing the general understanding of a client group, communication strategies etc.)- supporting young people in overcoming their personal obstacles, tackling emotional boundaries and anxieties stopping them from the full participation in the programme- working in close collaboration with a community partner, other practitioners and senior members of the team



SEN

• Special Needs Practitioner

  • Mar 2013 - Apr 2017

  - working in one-to-one capacity with a severely disabled girl (Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy 5, Visual Impairment, Separation Anxiety, Gastrostomy and Central Line Feeds)- providing developmentally appropriate activities - setting achievable goals- supporting emotional and behavioural development through creative and sensory play- supporting physical needs (gastrostomy and central line care, managing medication and physiotherapy treatments, working in collaboration with physiotherapists and occupational therapists) - working with the family, encouraging emotional self-care and facilitating communication amongst the family members- teaching non-disabledsibling how to interact with a special needs child



South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

• United Kingdom
• Mental Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Trainee Art Psychotherapist

  • Nov 2014 - Jul 2015

  - working on an acute in-patient adolescent unit with young people facing psychiatric diagnosis (mood disorders, eating disorders, personality disorders, psychosis)- working individually and with groups - using the short-term interventions to support the assessment processes - facilitating self-reflection and insight - working as a part of a multidisciplinary team alongside psychiatrists, nurses, clinical psychologists and social workers- working therapeutically with inpatients and young people taking advantage of the supported discharge services- preparing assessment reports- formulating discharge reports and recommendations for future interventions - receiving support and discussing ideas in individual supervision



Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

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

• Trainee Art Psychotherapist

  • Oct 2013 - Jun 2014

  - working in one-to-one capacity with adults experiencing recurring symptoms of the mental health conditions including mood and personality disorders and psychosis- long term (6 months) work aiming at reestablishing confidence and meeting personal goals of patients within the community - working therapeutically applying elements of Mentalization and Mindfulness techniques - working as a part of the patient assessment team - preparing end of therapy reports - liaising with Social Workers, Key Workers and Community Team- receiving support and discussing ideas in group supervision



Axcis Education Recruitment

• United Kingdom
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Special Needs Teaching Assistant (supply work)

  • Oct 2012 - May 2014

  - working across South West London special needs primary and secondary schools providing one-to-one and group in-classroom support to students with special educational needs (amongst others: emotional and behavioural difficulties, ADHS, autism, Asperger Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy)- working one-to-one within the special needs units with children with challenging behaviours - providing educational and emotional support- encouraging children to be confident and independent - encouraging children to communicate- using praise, commentary and assistance to encourage the pupil to concentrate and stay on task- consistently and effectively implementing agreed behaviour management strategies- supervising meals and school trips- liaising with teachers and teaching assistants



St Thomas Moore School

• Trainee Art Psychotherapist

  • 2012 - 2013

  - working in one-to-one capacity with students experiencing emotional and behavioural difficulties - creating a safe space for teenagers to express their emotions and self-reflect- forming therapeutic alliance and working on therapeutic relationship supporting young people overcome obstacles which stop them from high-achieving - creatively working through the issues too difficult to be expressed verbally - working in one-to-one capacity with students experiencing emotional and behavioural difficulties - creating a safe space for teenagers to express their emotions and self-reflect- forming therapeutic alliance and working on therapeutic relationship supporting young people overcome obstacles which stop them from high-achieving - creatively working through the issues too difficult to be expressed verbally



East Barnet School

• United Kingdom
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Learning Mentor

  • Sep 2011 - Aug 2012

  - liaising with staff to identify learners who would benefit from mentoring;- supporting students with emotional and behavioural difficulties - listening to and helping learners resolve a range of issues that create barriers to learning- collaboratively working on the action plans - helping with transition activities for students moving to secondary schools- mentoring students struggling to plan and structure their studying routine- using the elements of the Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to support students struggling with aggression and self-harm- helping students to rediscover their passions