Shaista is a mental health practitioner with a diverse background in mental health care.
Shaista is dedicated to improving access to mental health support in Tanzania. Her valuable experiences in both the U.K. and Tanzania have provided her with insights into the diverse challenges individuals face when seeking mental health services.
In addition to her academic achievements, Shaista has demonstrated her commitment through practical roles. She served at a rehabilitation center, providing both individual therapy and facilitating daily group feeling session circles. She also worked in a psychiatric ward, delivering tailored psychological interventions to clients while exploring childhood, relationships, trauma, and mental health struggles. Shaista’s experience extends to working on a suicide hotline, offering crucial support to individuals with suicidal ideation. Her diverse background also includes experience at a nursery school. Shaista advocates for the importance of a child’s mental health, implementing mindfulness practices from a young age, and fostering environments that encourage emotional expression.
Shaista’s cross-cultural exposure has equipped her with a nuanced understanding of mental health issues and diverse treatment modalities.
Shaista is also actively engaged in cutting-edge research and collaboration with experts in the field. She has completed research into Educational Interventions and Development, Sense of Belonging, Relationships, Jealousy and Attachment, Stress, Addiction, Aggression and Bereavement.
Qualifications:
BSc Psychology, University of Westminster, London U.K.
Introduction to Counselling Skills, Relate London, London U.K.
PGCert Counselling, London City University, London U.K.
MSc Psychology of Mental Health and Well-being, University of Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton U.K. (2024)
Safeguarding Training, Whitepost Health Group, London U.K.
Mental Health Act, Whitepost Health Group, London U.K.
