•Specialising in the assessment and rehabilitation of individuals with an acquired brain injury and complex needs. •The use of a neurobehavioral approach to support cognitive, physical and emotional difficulties, including physical and verbal aggression, impaired social functioning and disinhibited behaviour.•Supporting individuals via 1:1 rehabilitation programmes, through educational and therapeutic sessions. As well as, behavioural management, community access and vocational support/training.

•Supporting our world-leading memory clinic to provide individuals with access to new generational treatments for neurological conditions. •Working on clinical trials investigating new drug treatments for Alzheimer’s Dementia.•Conducting several Dementia Psychological Assessment scales.•Experience of conducting scales such as; MMSE, CDR, ADAS COG, RBans, Pacc 5, DAD, IADL and several others. •Clinical and Research support.

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

•Working as a Therapist Assistant, I helped aid service users who suffer from Traumatic Brain Injury, Spinal cord injuries and a range of mental health disorders. •Supported the service user and Psychologist to encourage healthy positive wellbeing through a person-centred approach which includes, daily clinical observations to integrate them back into society.•Cooperated with my service users multidisciplinary team such as, Psychologists, Physiotherapists and Lawyers.•Daily 1 to 1 sessions with the service user discussing the likes of therapy goals and suitable treatment/recovery pathways. •Assisted service users with daily activities, ranging from personal hygiene to legal paperwork.

Student Researcher.•Worked independently, with academic staff and other undergraduate students to complete a Quantitative Psychological research report.•Represented the Health and life sciences faculty.•Developed my statistical analysis, leadership and Psychological report writing skills.•Maintained confidentiality of all participants and enhanced my digital data collection method skills.

•Within this internship I worked alongside several Psychologists in the mental health and personality disorder setting.•Supported both adult and adolescent patients. Attended weekly MDT meetings and provided my Psychological knowledge, enthusiasm and feedback to both the patient and Psychologist.•Assisted In administrative duties including, speaking to clients/ families and organising/constructing reports.•Cooperated in addiction, personality, behavioural and BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder) group therapy.

•Assisted Dr. Shannon Toney Smith with her Quantitative Psychological research project by administrating a complex research protocol and data collection.•Worked on a mock jury study investigating jury decision-making and personality traits.•Responsible for independently meeting with participants, ensuring all participants were informed/aware of the risks and benefits of the research and debriefing.•Enhanced skills such as independence, organisation, leadership, commitment, problem solving and confidence. •Working as a Psychology Research Assistant on this project dramatically increased my knowledge and skills in report writing.

•In my second internship I seized the opportunity to assist in the Psychiatric ward, shadowing a Psychiatrist, Mental Health nurses and the hospitals Chaplains. •Consulted and consoled patients through offering my intricate knowledge of Psychology, coping strategies and Mental health.•Shared observations of each patient I worked with who were suffering from addictions, trauma, Psychological issues and personality disorders.•Completed pastoral care rounds, engaged in professional discussions regarding Psychological and spiritual implications of each patient and provided opinions on treatment/potential care plans with the multi-disciplinary team.•Maintained ethical standards and enhanced critical thinking, leadership, independence, industry knowledge, adaptability and professional relations.