At 26 years old, my career has been built around creating meaningful and measurable change through psychology, neurodiversity inclusion, mental health and employability support. Throughout my journey, I have worked across education, clinical support, social justice initiatives, employability programmes and workplace inclusion, with a focus on supporting individuals and communities who often experience barriers, exclusion and limited opportunities. Alongside developing professionally, I have continued investing in academic excellence, completing a BSc in Psychology with Counselling Skills and an MSc in Psychology in Mental Health and Wellbeing, while also becoming a member of the British Psychological Society as an RQTU practitioner and qualifying as a Psychotherapist and Counselling Practitioner. I am currently undertaking a Doctorate in Coaching and Mentoring, reflecting my commitment to lifelong learning, research-informed practice and advancing evidence-based interventions

My professional experience began by supporting over 50 Special Educational Needs (SEN) students, helping young people with behavioural, emotional and developmental needs through tailored interventions, routine building and emotional support. I worked closely with children and families to improve confidence, communication and wellbeing outcomes during critical stages of development.

I then expanded my experience through mental health and clinical settings, supporting individuals experiencing emotional distress and wider wellbeing challenges. Alongside this, I volunteered as a trauma support leader for over 20 university students affected by conflict and war, facilitating peer support groups and creating psychologically safe environments during periods of uncertainty and transition.

Currently, I work at Genius Within CIC as a Business Psychologist and Occupational Delivery Team Lead, overseeing services supporting approximately 680 clients annually through more than 2,700 structured sessions across occupational psychology, coaching, workplace wellbeing and employability support.
As my experience developed, I became increasingly involved in social justice and employability projects, supporting neurodivergent individuals, disabled adults, long-term unemployed individuals and people facing complex barriers including homelessness and reintegration following imprisonment. My work focused on restoring confidence, improving employability skills and creating sustainable pathways into education and employment.

Key achievements and measurable impact:
– Coaching support for 74 neurodivergent and disabled individuals who had been unemployed for over 12 months into sustained employment between 2021–2023
– Achieved a 62% sustained employment success rate
– Maintained approximately 80% engagement and attendance within employability workshops
– Led services achieving a 100% renewal rate, demonstrating exceptional stakeholder confidence and delivery quality
– Coaching and Workplace needs assessment interventions improved participant self-ratings from approximately 5/10 to nearly 8/10
– Achieved improvements exceeding 100% in organisation, stress regulation and executive functioning outcomes
– Neurodiversity Awareness, HR Masterclass supporting Team Leads and inclusion programmes achieved:
4.34/5 average programme scores
4.44/5 overall satisfaction scores
86% Net Promoter Scores
– Mentored early-career psychologists and practitioners, with several progressing into leadership positions
– Contributed to the development of Genius Finder Pro, a British Psychological Society accredited psychometric assessment promoting strengths-based neurodiversity inclusion at Genius Within CIC

Alongside my professional work, I continue to volunteer internationally with non-governmental organisations in India, delivering psychological education and wellbeing sessions in English, Hindi and Gujarati to improve access to mental health support.

Behind these achievements is a personal journey shaped by migration, cultural transition and overcoming barriers. Moving countries multiple times meant repeatedly adapting to new environments while navigating uncertainty and rebuilding confidence. Financial pressures and cultural expectations also presented challenges during my educational journey, but rather than allowing those experiences to limit me, they became the driving force behind my work.

While I am proud of the numbers and outcomes, I believe my greatest achievement has been helping people who once felt excluded or overlooked recognise their strengths, rebuild confidence and access opportunities they never thought possible.