Meet Sana Dadani, an aspiring Assistant Psychologist with a strong academic foundation and diverse clinical experience across the UK and India. She holds an MSc in Clinical and Developmental Neuropsychology from Bournemouth University and an MA in Clinical Psychology from Maniben Nanavati Women’s College, India. She is also a Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Sana brings experience across neuropsychological, clinical, and educational settings, having worked within NHS services, private healthcare, and specialist schools. She has supported individuals with a range of needs including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, dementia, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and complex mental health difficulties. Her work has involved contributing to neurodevelopmental and neuropsychological assessments, conducting clinical interviews, and supporting psychological formulation and report writing.
She is trained in IQ assessments, including the WAIS and WISC, and has experience supporting ADHD assessments using QBCheck. She has also worked with a range of neuropsychological tools including ACE, D-KEFS, and broader neuropsychological batteries to support cognitive assessment and clinical understanding.
Sana has delivered therapeutic support including CBT-informed interventions, mindfulness-based approaches, cognitive stimulation therapy and play therapy with children with learning disabilities, supporting emotional development and engagement. She has experience working with both verbal and non-verbal clients, adapting her communication style to meet individual needs and promote accessibility.
Having lived and worked across different cultural contexts, Sana brings strong multicultural awareness, with experience supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds. She is mindful of how cultural factors can shape experiences of mental health and access to care, and works in a person-centred way while collaborating within multidisciplinary teams to support holistic and accessible care.
Professional Skills & Experience
Skilled in clinical interviewing and psychological assessment.
Delivery of CBT-informed interventions, mindfulness-based approaches, and play therapy with children with learning disabilities.
Experience working with both verbal and non-verbal clients, using adaptive communication strategies.
Strong multicultural clinical experience, supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Development of psychoeducation materials for service users and families to support understanding and engagement.
Use of AAC methods including PECS and Signalong to enhance communication and accessibility.
Strong research and data analysis skills (SPSS, NVivo, JASP), supporting evidence-based practice.
Education & Training
MSc Clinical and Developmental Neuropsychology – Bournemouth University (Distinction)
MA Clinical Psychology – Maniben Nanavati Women’s College, India (Distinction)
BA Psychology – K.C. College (Distinction)
Graduate Member – British Psychological Society (BPS)
Care Certificate – NHS Health Education England
