Transforming Burnout into BalanceAs The Burnout Psychologist, I specialise in helping individuals and teams overcome burnout and achieve a balanced, fulfilling life. With over a decade of clinical experience and a proven track record, I employ evidence-based strategies to deliver measurable improvements in mental health and performance.Key Responsibilities:* 1-2-1 Coaching: Providing personalised support tailored to the unique needs of each client, helping them manage stress, build resilience, and achieve their goals.* Workshops & Retreats: Designing and facilitating interactive sessions that teach practical tools for stress management and sustainable well-being.* Speaker Engagements: Delivering insightful and engaging talks on burnout prevention, mental health, and high performance to diverse audiences.* 12-Week Burnout to B.A.L.A.N.C.E Programme: Leading a comprehensive program that includes awareness, assessment, strategy learning, root cause analysis, habit building, and accountability to ensure long-term relief and prevention of burnout.Achievements:* Successfully guided numerous clients through transformative journeys, resulting in significant reductions in stress and improvements in overall well-being.* Developed and implemented a 12-week programme that has been praised for its effectiveness and lasting impact.* Conducted workshops and retreats that have enhanced team productivity, morale, and communication within various organizations.* Recognised for delivering high-quality, evidence-based psychological services that lead to tangible, positive outcomes.

Working with Nature to Regulate Through the SensesAt EcoSensory Therapy, we harness the healing power of nature to support both physical and mental health. As the Clinical Psychologist and Co-Founder, I am dedicated to integrating nature-based approaches into therapeutic practices, ensuring that professionals can confidently and effectively use the outdoors as a healing medium.Key Responsibilities:* Co-Founder and Director: Leading the development and implementation of EcoSensory Therapy’s evidence-based model, which supports the socio-emotional, developmental, physical, and behavioral needs of diverse populations.* Training and Development: Designing and delivering comprehensive training programs for health, education, and social care professionals, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to integrate nature into their clinical practice.* Program Implementation: Overseeing the creation of resources and tools that facilitate the safe and effective use of nature-based interventions in everyday practice.* Research and Innovation: Continuously exploring and incorporating the latest research on the positive impacts of nature on well-being to enhance our therapy model.Achievements:* Trained Over 500 Professionals: Successfully trained over 500 health, education, and social care professionals, empowering them to utilize nature-based therapies in their practice.* Developed an Evidence-Based Model: Created a robust, research-backed framework that supports the diverse needs of children, young people, and adults through nature-based interventions.* Enhanced Practitioner Confidence: Provided practitioners with the training and resources needed to confidently transition their clinical practice to outdoor settings.* Promoted Holistic Health: Fostered a holistic approach to health and well-being by integrating sensory regulation and natural environments into therapeutic practices.Visit us at ecosensorytherapy.com to learn more.

As the co-founder and Clinical Psychologist at The Peak Performance Lab, I have joined forces with Gemma, a Personal Trainer, to create a revolutionary approach to tackling burnout and enhancing overall well-being in the corporate world. Our mission is to provide integrated wellness solutions through bespoke Retreats and away days that focus on improving physical health, mental clarity, resilience, and productivity.Key Responsibilities:* Developing and implementing holistic wellness programs that combine physical fitness, mental health, and nutrition.* Conducting individual and group sessions to address and prevent burnout.* Leading workshops and seminars on mental health, resilience, and productivity.* Collaborating with clients to create tailored wellness plans that promote sustained peak performance.*Measuring and evaluating the impact of our programmes on employee well-being and organizational productivity.At The Peak Performance Lab, we are dedicated to creating a healthier, happier, and more resilient workforce.

Responsibilities:- Lead for Psychology Services at Jump Start Centre- Children’s Champion Role- 60+ highly specialist multidisciplinary assessments for looked-after and adopted children, adolescent and their families - Providing a wider range of formulation-driven clinical interventions for children, adolescents and families- Knowledge and experience of specialized therapies for children and adolescents with attachment difficulties and developmental trauma- Specialist consultation to a range of partners- Collaborative working with multidisciplinary professionals.- Development and delivery of bespoke training to professionals and parent/carers/guardianshttps://www.jumpstartcentre.co.uk

Principal Clinical Psychologist for South Essex Fostering TeamResponsibilities:- Development and Clinical oversight of South Essex County Council Clinical Team.- Promoting understanding of attachment and trauma and delivering a range of early help, family support and interventions which effectively support children’s placement and family stability. - Therapeutic assessment and intervention to Foster Carers and Children in Care- Supervision of Mental Health Coordinators for Fostering, Children in Care and Leaving & Aftercare Teams- Highly specialist psychological assessments- High quality specialist consultation and clinical supervision to a range of partners- Collaborative working with multidisciplinary professional- Providing therapeutic input through group work, specialist advice and planning and delivery of bespoke training to professionals and carers

Access and Assessment Mental Health Team Colchester (Locum)

Placements with:- First Response Team (Adult Secondary Mental Health)- Older People’s Psychology Service & Memory Assessment Service (Older People Community MH & MAS)- The St. Aubyn's Centre, Colchester (Adolescent inpatient, General and Acute Wards, CAMHS Tier 4)- Learning Disability and Asperger's Service Teams- Specialist Mental Health Team. Specialist Placement in Complex Trauma (Colchester)- Systemic Family Therapy Service Clinical Models; Systemic Family Therapy; Acceptance and Commitment Therapy; Cognitive Behavioural Therapy; Cognitive Analytic Therapy; Short-Term Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy; Dialectical Behavioural Therapy; Trauma-Focussed Therapy (E.M.D.R.; Prolonged Exposure; Cognitive Behavioural Therapy).Psychometric Assessments:ASD: Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS), DISCO (The Diagnostic Interview for Social and Communication Disorders)Cognitive Assessments: Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-V) and The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIV-IV)Risk: Structured Assessment of Violence Risk in Youth (SAVRY); Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory-Adolescent (SASSI-A)Personality and Psychopathology: Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-Adolescent (MMPI-A)Research: “Thinking Outside the Clinic: The Impact of an Adventure-Based Therapy Intervention on Adversarial Growth for Young Adults with Experiences of Chronic Illness”. See: www.experiencesofrecovery.com

- Co-ordination of the National Kinship Care Service, appointed by Scottish Government to meet the support needs of Kinship Carers- Lead for outreach and engagement for National strategy- Co-ordination of Children1st regional hubs & +70 kinship care support groups across Scotland- Supervision of ParentLine and National Kinship Care Helpline, with +85 volunteers

- Graduated with Distinction- Graduate Member with The British Psychological Society- Programme Ambassador- Thesis: "Climbing Out: Exploring the Psychosocial Impact of an Adventure Programme for Young Adult Survivors of Cancer"

- Fostering positive interpersonal relations with adolescents with backgrounds of harmful sexual behaviour - Recording and Evaluating day-to-day activities and behaviour- Mentoring and counselling during transitional and high-stress periods- Practical application of child development theories, child protection and care legislation.

One month placement as a voluntary psychologist.• Programme Evaluation & Audit of Incredible Years Parenting Programme• Case Discussion & Formulations for Presentations of; Common Affective Disorders, Phobias, Learning Disorders, Conduct Problems, Psychotic and Schizophrenic Symptoms, ADHD, ASD, PTSD, among others.• Experience and Training in Assessment Tools; WISC-IV, WAIS-IV, ADOS, Tea-Ch, SSKAAT-R

• Mentoring weekly outings with vulnerable children aged 8-12 and 12-16 years from Pilton, Edinburgh.• Ability to work dynamically and creatively to provide age appropriate activities with different populations.• Ability to assess risk in different environments for cohesive planning and safe solutions.

• Graduated with Distinction• Advanced study of psychological theories & practice in child and adolescent development & mental health.• Critical skills and knowledge of theory, policy and practice in working with children and young people in a mental health context• Research: 'Exploring Children's Experiences of Mindfulness', evaluating the responses of (n = 112, ages 9-10 years) following a 16-week primary-school-based mindfulness programme.

- Development and co-ordination of ‘Pebbles Club’, a programme for children aged 4-7 years.- Working on a weekly basis with children and families, designing individual developmental plans, monitoring and adjusting in line with each child’s progression. - One-to-one weekly work with children and adolescents with a diagnosis of autism. - Weekly work with a school that had an integrated special unit for children who required additional support for behaviour and attention

- Trained and worked with ‘Adaptive NZ’, a company focused on the therapeutic practice of snow-sports for children and adolescents with physical, sensory and cognitive impairments- Excellent communication to cognitively and hearing impaired populations in high-risk settings- Practice and knowledge of self-identity and illness, as well as trauma and resilience.

• 1 Year of Peer Counselling as part of Welfare Team; a 24-hour confidential, non-judgmental, listening and signposted service focusing on mental health.• Continued training from NHS mental health professionals.