Cherise
Areas of expertise:
- Therapeutic Techniques: CBT, TF-CBT, integrative psychodynamic therapy, narrative exposure therapy
- Assessment Tools: ADOS, WAIS-IV, WISC-V, ABAS-3, Vineland-3
- Interpersonal Skills: Strong communicator, effective in MDT and interagency collaboration.
- Service Development: Experience in curating reports, developing EDI pathways, and leading service interventions and supporting commissioning reports
- Leadership: Supervision of psychology and nursing staff. Consultancy and training
Experience:
- Extensive experience in clinical and forensic settings
- Skilled in psychological assessment, therapeutic interventions, and multidisciplinary teamwork
- Experience working with children, adolescents, intellectual disabilities families and local authorities
- Support trauma-informed care, assessments and formulations in the community and secure settings
Bio:
I am a HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years of experience working within mental health services across a range of settings, including the NHS, third-sector organisations, addiction services, secure settings (such as prisons), CAMHS, intellectual disabilities, and adult mental health services.
My work has focused on supporting individuals with complex needs, personality difficulties, and trauma histories. I have a particular clinical interest in intellectual disabilities, autism, and the impact of developmental and relational trauma.
I am experienced in delivering comprehensive psychological assessments, including autism assessments and cognitive assessments using tools such as the WAIS-IV and WISC-V. My approach is person-centred, trauma-informed, and tailored to the diverse needs of the individuals I support. I have experience in several evidence-based interventions including CBT, TF-CBT, Narrative exposure therapy and psychodynamic therapy. I strive to embed trauma-informed principles in my work, considering this across assessments, formulations, interventions and consultancy/ training.
