Experience

WDP (Westminster Drug Project)

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Criminal Justice Recovery Practitioner

  • Jan 2023 - Present



Rocky Books

• Director of Psychology & Co-Founder

  • Sep 2021 - Present

  Research and develop micro-book storylines including relevant topic scenarios - Domestic Violence, Substance Misuse, Displacement, Bullying, Sexual Assault etc. Solely produce appropriate coping mechanism exercises prescribed to specifically fit the details of the scenario and meet individual differences. Provide trauma informed training and feedback to the story writer and illustrators. Tailor appropriate long and short term intervention resources for each micro-book. Create strategies to collect feedback and data to inform future book development. Interview and manage illustrators & volunteer translators. Lead outreach programs to collaborate with different institutions to facilitate the distribution of Rocky Books.



Oasis Refugee Centre, Rocky Books Co

• Trauma Informed Trainer

  • Sep 2022 - Jan 2023

  Deliver trauma informed approaches training to voluntary and community organisations. Training package includes: - Understanding Trauma - Trauma Neuroscience - Trauma Defence & Coping Strategies - How to work effectively with PTE's - Trauma triggers - Trauma Informed therapeutic intervention - Trauma Informed illustration - Trauma & Family Structure - Attachment & PTSD - Working with trauma Deliver trauma informed approaches training to voluntary and community organisations. Training package includes: - Understanding Trauma - Trauma Neuroscience - Trauma Defence & Coping Strategies - How to work effectively with PTE's - Trauma triggers - Trauma Informed therapeutic intervention - Trauma Informed illustration - Trauma & Family Structure - Attachment & PTSD - Working with trauma



Family Psychology Mutual CIC

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

• Functional Family Therapist (Gangs)

  • Dec 2019 - Jan 2022

  Provide home-based family therapy sessions for families with young people between the ages of 10 and 14 at risk of gang exploitation and County Lines involvement using the Functional Family Therapy Gangs (FFT) intervention model. Use FFT assessments as a basis to developing interventions for children and families presenting with highly complex problems. Evaluate risk and safeguarding throughout the intervention including at point of discharge and follow-up. Participate in the systemic assessment of children and families using the FFT assessment procedures. Adhere to FFT principles and to the FFT analytic process. Participate in regular individual supervision and group supervision in support of achieving clinical competency in FFT. Understand developmental and clinical barriers to effective implementation of FFT therapy. Contribute to the quality assurance of the service and to adhere to the intervention principles. Collect data relevant to FFT outcome tracking and comply with company and host agency data protection standards. Work in ways which are sensitive to and appropriate for the needs of families from a wide range of racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and sensitive to differences to sexual orientation. Take a proactive stance in challenging racism and discrimination and support the development of a culturally competent service. Develop appropriate professional relationships with stakeholders and referrers in both statutory and voluntary agencies to ensure that casework is appropriate to the child and family’s needs and that FFT can achieve desired outcomes. Manage exposure to distressing and emotionally charged circumstances for self and colleagues. Seek appropriate support when required to reduce risks to self and others. Be risk aware and share risk management and safety plans with colleagues. Acknowledge when change may not be possible.



Haringey Council

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Specialist Substance Misuse Practitioner

  • Dec 2017 - Dec 2019

  Solely responsible for working with high risk substance misuse cases referred by from Children’s Social Care and Youth Justice Service. Provide specialist assessment, therapeutic intervention and expertise as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Provide coaching support, training and consultations to staff. Contribute to whole family assessments to develop evidence-based outcome focussed intervention plans. Work in partnership with internal, external and voluntary agencies to develop and maintain effective working relationships. Use case management systems such as MOSAIC and ChildView to record and track progress and outcomes. Train and develop professionals to provide an initial response that includes needs identification and assessment, support planning and continued liaison with other specialist support services. Meet statutory requirements and adhere to safeguarding protocols whilst working specifically with high risk substance misuse clientele.



Camden Council

• London, United Kingdom

• Substance Misuse Officer

  • May 2015 - Dec 2017

  Provide specialist tier 2 and 3 substance misuse interventions to young people aged up to 25. Undertake substance misuse assessments, design and implement plans and training packages for staff, parents & young people. Incorporate therapeutic intervention including motivational interviewing cognitive behavioural therapy, reflective group work, harm minimisation, solution focused and relapse prevention in client work. Provide information and advice to parents and carers in relation to substance misuse. Provide training and advice to partnership agencies on substance misuse. Maintain clear, precise and appropriate case management records on IT client information systems, in accordance with local and national standards whilst maintaining confidentiality and observing data protection guidelines. Work closely with partnership agencies and referring on as necessary to ensure positive outcomes for young people and their families. Conduct and develop workshops and information days for youth clubs, schools, parents and staff.



HMP Pentonville: Phoenix Futures

• London, England, United Kingdom

• Interventions Worker & Case Manager

  • Jan 2014 - Apr 2015

  Interventions Worker: Assess levels of needs and develop care plans for clients in prison with drug and alcohol issues. Plan, organise and deliver 1-2- 1 and group work interventions for clients presenting with drug and alcohol issues. Refer clients with drug and alcohol issues to appropriate support agencies and safeguard the clients’ reintegration into the community. Ensure continuity of recovery action plan upon transfer. Case Manager: Manage allocated case load of clients addicted to drugs and/or alcohol. Complete detailed assessments, record information on database and self-manage clients. Identify individual support needs of service users and refer to appropriate support groups, awareness groups, family support groups. Independently liaise with DIP (Drug Intervention Program) teams in community, probation services and housing team. Conduct key work sessions, develop care plans and follow up care plans upon release.



Rehabilitation for Addicted Prisoners Trust (HMP Pentonville & HMP Holloway)

• London, England, United Kingdom

• RAPt Lighthouse Prison Exit Team Volunteer

  • Dec 2012 - Dec 2013

  Liaise with housing and drug intervention teams prior to prisoner's release. Manage case work for multiple prisoners; keep track of spreadsheets including their prescriptions, dosage, date of admission and release from prison, court dates, host forms and escorts required. Complete CCA funding forms to apply for funding for their admission to rehab upon release. Attend frequent training on harm reduction interventions regarding the usage of drugs. Update notes on online case management systems such as Mi-case and complete initial and detailed assessments of prisoners prior to and upon release.