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Neurodevelopmental Practitioner

Rashika Guha Thakurta

Rashika Guha Thakurta

Neurodevelopmental Practitioner

Educational qualifications include a BSc in Childhood Studies from the University of Bristol and an MSc in Psychology from Queen Mary University of London.Current clinical experience includes supporting Autism and ADHD assessments for children and young people, with responsibilities including developmental history-taking, neurodevelopmental and cognitive assessments, clinical report writing, and multidisciplinary collaboration with families, schools and other professionals. Previous experience includes supporting 16–18-year-olds with mental health and special educational needs within supported living, providing 1:1 support to asylum seekers, and gaining experience in fostering, safeguarding and child protection through a placement with Hackney Council. Professional training includes Level 3 and Level 4 CPD in Autism and ADHD, alongside accredited training in ADOS-2 and ADI-R. Also a Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society (BPS).A compassionate, person-centred and evidence-based approach underpins a strong commitmentto supporting children, young people and families to feel heard, understood and appropriately supported.

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BSc (Hons) Psychology graduate from the University of Brighton, with experience across mental health, neurodevelopmental and educational settings.

• Hands-on clinical experience supporting individuals with complex autism spectrum disorder (ASD), learning disabilities and high support needs within Long-Term Segregation (LTS) and enhanced packages of care.

• Experienced in person-centred care, Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), behavioural observation, structured routines, de-escalation and safeguarding, supporting individuals experiencing distress and behavioural escalation.

• Experienced in working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) and maintaining accurate clinical documentation while promoting dignity, independence, emotional wellbeing and quality of life.

• Previous experience in specialist education, supporting individuals with complex emotional, behavioural and developmental needs through individualised support, consistent communication and de-escalation strategies.

• Clinical exposure through NHS Talking Therapies, including clinical triage, risk screening, safeguarding, stepped-care pathways and brief psychological interventions.

• Research experience includes quantitative research, ethical review, data analysis and evidence-based practice, alongside a Psychology dissertation exploring self-control, self-esteem, self-authenticity and mental health.

• Particularly interested in clinical, educational and neurodevelopmental psychology, with a compassionate and psychologically informed approach to supporting individuals with complex needs.

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