Fadime Melek Bulbul

Meet Fadime Melek Bulbul, a Psychologist at Body & Mind Healthcare Clinic with an MSc in Clinical Psychology from Royal Holloway, University of London and a BSc (Hons) in Psychology from Kingston University. I have also undertaken further study in Cognitive Psychology and Neuropsychology at the University of Cambridge. I have always been particularly interested in understanding the relationship between the brain, cognition, emotions and behaviour, with a particular interest in Autism, ADHD and neurodevelopment.

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My experience has allowed me to work with children and young people with Autism, ADHD, social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, and speech and language difficulties. I have provided one-to-one and small-group support, helping young people with both their learning and emotional wellbeing. These experiences have taught me the importance of looking beyond behaviour and considering the wider factors that may influence how someone thinks, feels and responds, including their communication needs, environment, relationships and individual strengths.

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I have also gained experience supporting adults and families within community and mental health settings. An important part of this work has involved helping people access appropriate support when they need it. This has included identifying when additional support may be beneficial, assisting with referrals, signposting and accessing community services, and communicating with relevant professionals and support networks. These experiences have helped me understand the importance of early intervention and coordinated care, particularly for individuals and families who may be experiencing multiple or complex difficulties.

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Alongside my professional experience, I have volunteered with charities supporting people experiencing mental health difficulties. This has included providing emotional support and participating in mental health crisis calls, supporting individuals experiencing significant distress. These experiences have strengthened my ability to listen calmly and without judgement, recognise when someone may require further support, and understand the importance of safeguarding, risk awareness and appropriate escalation.

I also have a strong interest in psychological research and evidence-based practice. My MSc research explored the relationship between sleep, intrusive thoughts, emotion regulation and cognitive control. Through my academic research, I gained practical experience in research design, data collection, psychological questionnaires, cognitive tasks, data cleaning and statistical analysis. I have used both R Studio and SPSS to organise, analyse and interpret psychological data, including conducting statistical analyses and interpreting findings in relation to psychological theory and existing research. This has given me a strong foundation in working with quantitative data and critically evaluating research findings.

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Key Skills & Experience

R Studio – experience using R for quantitative data analysis, data preparation and statistical analysis as part of psychological research.

SPSS – experience using SPSS to analyse psychological research data, conduct statistical tests and interpret quantitative findings.

Psychological research – experience with research design, data collection, psychological questionnaires, cognitive tasks and behavioural data.

Neurodevelopmental support – experience working with children and young people with Autism, ADHD, SEMH and speech and language needs.

Mental health support – experience providing emotional and practical support to individuals experiencing mental health difficulties.

Crisis support – experience participating in mental health crisis calls and supporting individuals experiencing significant emotional distress.

Safeguarding and risk awareness – experience recognising concerns, maintaining professional boundaries and understanding when concerns need to be escalated.

Referrals and signposting – experience helping individuals and families access appropriate additional support, community services and relevant professional input.

Person-centred support – focused on understanding an individual's strengths, needs, circumstances and goals rather than focusing solely on their presenting difficulties.

Neuropsychology and cognition – particular academic interest in the relationship between cognitive processes, brain function and behaviour.

Emotional wellbeing and early intervention – experience supporting individuals at different stages of need and recognising when additional help may be appropriate.

I am passionate about providing support that is compassionate, person-centred and evidence-informed, while continuing to learn from experienced clinicians and develop my skills as an aspiring Clinical Psychologist.

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