Vasylieva

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Veronica Vasylieva
Mental Health Professional

Professional Summary

Compassionate and trauma-informed mental health practitioner with extensive experience supporting adults with complex
mental health needs, trauma histories, ASC/ADHD, and social disadvantage. Skilled in risk assessment, crisis intervention,
psychosocial support, advocacy, and recovery-oriented practice. Experienced working within multidisciplinary teams across
NHS, the voluntary sector, and community settings. Alongside my academic and clinical experience, I completed CBT
therapy through NHS Talking Therapies when I first arrived in the UK to manage anxiety and depression. Seeing
measurable improvement within a brief intervention strengthened my commitment to CBT as a highly effective, accessible,
and evidence-based approach. This lived experience complements my clinical work and enhances my empathy, formulation
skills, and motivation to train to high BABCP standards. Highly proficient in IT with exceptional organisational abilities
and a strategic mindset for identifying the most effective clinical and system navigation methods

Education Employment History
Psychotherapy Foundation Mental Health Community Engagement Practitioner (Apr- Dec 2025)
clinical year
(2024 - 2025)
Hestia / NHS Barnet – Core Community Mental Health Team, London
British Psychoanalytic
Foundation (BPC accredited ● Conducted comprehensive biopsychosocial and risk assessments
qualification), London using DSM-5/ICD-11-informed understanding of psychopathology,
including depression, anxiety, trauma, ASC/ADHD, and psychosis.
MA Psychoanalytic Studies ● Delivered Dialog+ structured evaluations (3–4 per week), integrating
(2022 - 2024) outcome measures (PHQ-9, GAD-7, ORS/SRS) to guide
University of Essex, UK evidence-based treatment planning in line with NICE guidelines.
(Graduated with distinction) ● Drew on knowledge of life-span development and psychodynamic,
CBT, and trauma-informed models to support collaborative formulation
Jungian Psychologist and recovery-oriented goals.
(2023 - 2025) ● Ensured safe practice through robust risk assessments (self-harm,
MAAP (IAAP) - Postgraduate suicide, domestic abuse), safety planning, and adherence to the Mental
Diploma, 500h Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, and Care Act.
● Liaised closely with psychiatrists, psychologists, OTs, nurses, GPs,
Bachelor's in Education social care and voluntary partners to maintain stepped-care
(2003 - 2008) coordination and effective MDT communication.
Donetsk State Institute,
● Maintained high-quality clinical documentation on RIO, including risk
Ukraine (Graduated with
summaries, safeguarding alerts, MDT notes, and structured
Honors)
formulations.

Art studies

(2016 - 2018) ● Demonstrated strong therapeutic engagement and relationship-building
Instituto di Disegno di Burgo skills with service users, many presenting with trauma histories, chronic
Diploma (with distinction), mental illness, and social vulnerability.
Milano ● Applied evidence-based behavioural strategies (behavioural activation,
grounding, problem-solving) and provided psychoeducation to support
self-management and emotional regulation.
Courses ● Engaged in regular clinical supervision, reflective practice, and
collaborative team learning, demonstrating resilience and fitness to
❖ Adults and Youth
practise.
Safeguarding Training,
● Participated in service evaluation and used research-informed
(2023)
approaches to improve care quality and patient experience.
❖ Child Safeguarding
Awareness Training
Mental Health Research Assistant (Sep 2024 - Apr 2025)
(2024)
❖ Suicide Prevention MigRefHealth, Refugee Health Study, University of East London
Training (2023)
❖ Autism training, level 1
and 2 ● Conducted interviews with refugee families to evaluate their experience of
❖ Trauma informed the health services in UK.
practice ● Employed participants for the project.
❖ Psychosomatic Therapy
● Preparation for the interviews: safety plan, walking route, submitting the
Certificate, PSY 2.0,
(2019) consent forms accordingly to the guidance of the project.
● Collected, transferred, analysed, and interpreted qualitative and
quantitative data using a scientist–practitioner approach, contributing to
Languages evaluation reports for commissioners.
● Delivered emotional support, wellbeing interventions, and mental health
❖ English (C2)
signposting.
❖ Russian (Native)
❖ Ukrannian (Native) ● Supported access to education, employment and culturally relevant
❖ Italian (B1) community resources. Designed integration programmes enhancing social
❖ French (A2) belonging and psychological safety.
❖ Arabic (A2)
● Performed literature reviews on trauma, resettlement stress, mental health
❖ Spanish (A2)
❖ German (A1) inequalities, sensory responsivity, and psychopathology.
● Contributed to ethics applications, ensuring confidentiality, safeguarding
principles, and anti-oppressive practice were embedded into research
procedures.
Skills ● Used standardised tools and diagnostic frameworks (PTSD conceptual
models, anxiety/depression measures) to support accurate evaluation of
❖ Mental Health Wellbeing
Support (Expert) participants’ needs.
● Worked collaboratively with academics, clinicians, and community
❖ Crisis Intervention & Risk
Assessment (Expert) organisations to address systemic barriers and enhance access to mental
health support.
❖ Student Mentorship &
Academic Wellbeing ● Participation in community events for refugees of the project.
(Experienced) ● Demonstrated strong communication skills when disseminating findings
❖ Cultural Awareness & and producing accessible summaries for non-academic stakeholders.
Sensitivity (Expert)
Mental Health Support Worker (Jul 2024 - Dec 2024)
❖ Workshop Facilitation
(Skillful) Mind (North East Essex Sanctuary)—Crisis Cafe
❖ Safeguarding & Ethical

Counselling Practices ● Delivered crisis interventions, de-escalation, and safety planning for
(Expert)
individuals at risk of self-harm, suicide, and acute distress.
❖ Conflict Resolution & ● Applied risk frameworks, domestic abuse safeguarding, and grounding
Mediation (Experienced)
techniques to support safe crisis management.
❖ Community Outreach ● Worked with a wide range of presentations, using developmental and
(Experienced)
trauma-informed understanding to stabilise clients.
❖ Trauma Recovery & ● Collaborated with crisis teams and community services, ensuring
Coping Strategies
(Experienced) continuity of care and appropriate escalation.
● Maintained accurate, timely notes and safeguarding logs, demonstrating
❖ Case Documentation &
Confidentiality strong record-keeping and ethical practice.
Compliance (Skillful) ● Working successfully as a part of the teams (front line, managers,
safeguarding, crisis evaluation) effective communication of outstandings to
Research projects the next shift, closing and opening the cafe.

Degree Research (2024) - Mental Health Support Volunteer (Jul 2023 - Dec 2024)
Psyche and soma as the psyc
archetype of Jungian psycholo Rama Charity Organization, Refugee Services- Colchester

CIPD HR Research (2014 ● Completed trauma-informed mental health assessments and supported
People's market outlook in clients facing displacement, cultural adjustment, and complex trauma.
UAE
● Applied basic CBT strategies (thought–feeling–behavior links, grounding,
and behavior activation) alongside psychoeducation to promote emotional
Hobbies stability and resilience.
● Developed culturally sensitive support plans grounded in human
Art, Photography, Calligraphy,
development principles and knowledge of psychosocial stressors.
Travel, Yoga Teacher, Meditat
(1500h) ● Advocated for clients by liaising with housing, health, legal and social care
services, ensuring safe information sharing and adherence to safeguarding
legislation.
● Documented assessments and risk concerns accurately, contributing to
coordinated multi-agency care.

Facilitator – Essex Wellbeing Services- (Jul 2024 - Nov 2024)

My weight matters project, Colchester (16-week project)

● Help 5 participants on the My Weight Matters initiative.
● Facilitated behavioural change sessions using the Grow coaching model
and CBT-informed tools (identifying triggers, behavior monitoring,
goal-setting, and problem-solving).
● Provided psychoeducation on stress, emotional responses, defenses, and
well-being, supporting clients to build healthier coping strategies.
● Used motivational interviewing to strengthen autonomy, self-efficacy, and
engagement.
● Produced structured progress summaries and collaborated with partner
services to support holistic wellbeing.

● Created a supporting community among the participants of the project for
further support.

Gap- (Mar 2022 to Oct 2022) Unemployed / Seeking Employment after fleeing
Ukraine to the UK

HR Generalist (Feb 2021 – Mar 2022)

Deep Knowledge Group, Ukraine
● Provided HR services for 160 employees, managing ER cases,
absence, and employee welfare.
● Advised line managers on discipline, grievance, and performance
management.
● Led policy reviews, updates, and relaunches, ensuring compliance with
employment law.
● Supported recruitment efforts and managed employee records,
achieving a 20% reduction in time-to-hire and a 10% decrease in
employee turnover.

HR Coordinator and Generalist (Mar 2012 - Sep 2020)
Wood Mackenzie, Dubai, UAE

● Managed HR operations for EMEARC region, implementing wellness
programs and mental health resource channels.
● Supported employees through personal and professional challenges.
● Developed and executed region-wide wellness strategies.
● Created direct access channels to mental health resources.
● Led cross-functional wellness initiatives with department heads.
● Developed data-driven employee support frameworks.