Peonelyn Ricalde
Assistant Psychological Practitioner
BSc (Hons) Psychol.
Peonelyn completed her degree in psychology in 2020 and has since embarked on her career working in both social and mental health care settings.
From her experience, Peonelyn values working closely with and supporting young people who have experienced trauma and adverse experiences. She is passionate about being a part of their trajectory forward and working with likeminded clinicians at MCTS to deliver this.
Key achievements
- 2024: Began delivering additional 1:1 therapeutic support to young adolescents. Involved in facilitating a DBT based Emotion Regulation Skills Group and conducting research into team wellbeing.
- 2023: Began working as an Assistant Psychological Practitioner supporting residential therapeutic homes.
- 2022: Progressed into a Senior Therapeutic Care Worker role supporting both the team and young people in a residential setting.
- 2021: Supported elderly residents with dementia and nursing care. Began working with young adolescents with significant trauma and adverse experiences.
- 2020: Involved in research for the Brain Tumour Charity on Nurse and Allied Health Professional conferences.
