Offering evidence-based psychological interventions and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) sessions delivered in a trauma-sensitive way to various clinical populations. Additionally trained in Finding Peace in a Frantic World and Mindfulness for Life - MBCT based Oxford University led adaptations - suitable for general public.

Overseeing and delivery of psycho-educational group support programme for Survivors of Domestic Abuse. Maintaining high standards of intervention delivery as well as providing a nourishing and safe space for participants to support their recovery from experienced trauma. Using prior psychology knowledge mixed with years of therapeutic work experience to offer participants to gain tools that would inspire and motivate change.

Working across various Blenheim CDP Projects to cover vacancies or busy periods as required. Working as part of team, providing services specific to the project, which generally includes receiving referrals, conducting assessments, group work, key work, care planning, outreach, and referrals to other services.

Interim contract to design, deliver and maintain the Only Connect strategy for frontline practice, with particular emphasis on psychological approaches.Work with the Head of Delivery and the Head of Membership to create and secure productive experiences for members through Only Connect’s frontline delivery. Create and manage the systems that will nurture the right kind of relationship between OC and its members based on reciprocity as well as service. Actively engage in… Show more Interim contract to design, deliver and maintain the Only Connect strategy for frontline practice, with particular emphasis on psychological approaches.Work with the Head of Delivery and the Head of Membership to create and secure productive experiences for members through Only Connect’s frontline delivery. Create and manage the systems that will nurture the right kind of relationship between OC and its members based on reciprocity as well as service. Actively engage in the sharing and re-applying of knowledge and best practice across Only Connect, acting as the authority on frontline practices together with the Head of Delivery and Head of Membership. Show less

Being a part of a highly specialist Alcohol Community Detox Team in a role of a Recovery Worker the main focus of my work is to create a growth supportive environment to clients experiencing ambivalence in their recovery journey and around choosing most appropriate future treatment options. Through my client work I contribute to the establishment and ongoing provision of a range of services in Wandsworth and offer a full range of NICE Guidelines compliant alcohol interventions that aims… Show more Being a part of a highly specialist Alcohol Community Detox Team in a role of a Recovery Worker the main focus of my work is to create a growth supportive environment to clients experiencing ambivalence in their recovery journey and around choosing most appropriate future treatment options. Through my client work I contribute to the establishment and ongoing provision of a range of services in Wandsworth and offer a full range of NICE Guidelines compliant alcohol interventions that aims to reduce alcohol related harm in the borough. Through the use of Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy and CBT based approaches I offer a wide range of evidence-based Psychosocial Interventions that supported by Relapse Prevention Techniques facilitate collaborative learning. Using both individual and group setting to deliver the required support allows clients to accommodate their support needs fully. Additional close working partnership relationships with other agencies and including families, parents and carers through offered family work sessions allows for the holistic services that serves clients best. Show less

Promoting peoples’ rights and responsibilities through providing brief interventions and relapse prevention advice to Service Users, their families and friends as well as professionals regarding their support. Developing, in consultation with Service Users, flexible and realistic support packages/person centred plans within agreed guidelines or service models. Recognising indicators of substance misuse and making appropriate referrals, enabling individuals to adopt safe practice… Show more Promoting peoples’ rights and responsibilities through providing brief interventions and relapse prevention advice to Service Users, their families and friends as well as professionals regarding their support. Developing, in consultation with Service Users, flexible and realistic support packages/person centred plans within agreed guidelines or service models. Recognising indicators of substance misuse and making appropriate referrals, enabling individuals to adopt safe practice associated with substance use, providing information and raise awareness about substances, their use and effects through applying recognised theoretical models of Psychosocial Interventions to enable individuals to identify and explore concerns relating to their substance misuse.Ensuring that a collaborative approach is used, with effective communication links with external professional groups e.g. GPs, Social Services, etc. and to work as an effective member of any multi-disciplinary team. Providing written reports to professionals and other organisations, such as, GPs, probation services, social care services, Court reports etc. Show less

Working within the borough of Westminster, being first point of contact for many clients engaging with the criminal justice system whilst under the influence of substances and/or alcohol. Conducting comprehensive assessments in order to establish individual needs and appropriate referral pathways, creating full care plans to identify areas of risk and relevant needs of clients. Working with clients closely in court, undertaking court duties to support individuals and acting as an… Show more Working within the borough of Westminster, being first point of contact for many clients engaging with the criminal justice system whilst under the influence of substances and/or alcohol. Conducting comprehensive assessments in order to establish individual needs and appropriate referral pathways, creating full care plans to identify areas of risk and relevant needs of clients. Working with clients closely in court, undertaking court duties to support individuals and acting as an advocate for clients. Following the Restrictions on Bail scheme and working closely with Probation in order to offer the best support possible. Completing quality reports for the magistrates highlighting the level of engagement and future action plans for clients. This can assist magistrates when deciding on a suitable decision for clients. Liaising closely with: the police, probation workers, social services, court workers, CARAT workers and prescribing agencies. Show less

Duties involved supporting Criminal Justice clients through meeting the requirements of the Drugs Intervention Programme (DIP) and Drug Rehabilitation Requirement (DRR) orders by providing continuous assessment care planning and necessary progress reports as well as consistent therapeutic substance misuse work and liaison with the key agencies providing client care (Magistrates Courts, Prisons, Probation, CMHT, Social Services). Also being responsible for through care and after care… Show more Duties involved supporting Criminal Justice clients through meeting the requirements of the Drugs Intervention Programme (DIP) and Drug Rehabilitation Requirement (DRR) orders by providing continuous assessment care planning and necessary progress reports as well as consistent therapeutic substance misuse work and liaison with the key agencies providing client care (Magistrates Courts, Prisons, Probation, CMHT, Social Services). Also being responsible for through care and after care support of a client - from point of arrest to sentence, community order, custody and release through the Criminal Justice process. Engaging in 1:1 and group work with DIP and DRR clients to identify areas of interest and motivation; and deficiencies in life, vocational and educational skills; as well as identifying barriers to service user's full integration into their communities (such as housing needs, benefits problems etc., and make appropriate onward referrals to assist in the resolution of these issues). Providing structured key support within the framework of a harm minimisation model of treatment to persons experiencing problems of substance misuse or dependency. Show less

Responsibilities included engaging in both group and 1:1 work with young people in way of support, information, advice and advocacy in order to identify, from the young people visiting the centres, those who are at risk from substance misuse. Also offering them access to appropriate services and making further referrals where relevant. Delivering drugs and alcohol education and prevention sessions and programmes in participating Powys schools. Offering information to the family and… Show more Responsibilities included engaging in both group and 1:1 work with young people in way of support, information, advice and advocacy in order to identify, from the young people visiting the centres, those who are at risk from substance misuse. Also offering them access to appropriate services and making further referrals where relevant. Delivering drugs and alcohol education and prevention sessions and programmes in participating Powys schools. Offering information to the family and friends (subject to the informed consent of the clients) in order to deliver a holistic service to the clients and to support them in their recovery choices. Show less