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Patience Akande

Patience Akande

Senior Social Worker

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  • About me

    Systemic Psychotherapist and Supervisor, with specialisms in Neurodiversity, Autism, Gender, intersectionality.

  • Education

    • Tavistock & Portman Trust

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    • AS Directions

      2024 - 2024
      Certification ADOS Certified

      Activities and Societies: Introduction and training in the administration and coding of Modules 1-4 Watching and coding of videos of Modules 1-4 Introduction to Toddler Module Application of the ADOS-2 in clinical and research settings

    • King's College London

      2018 - 2019
      Family Psychotherapy

      MSc in Systemic Family Therapy

    • The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust

      2023 - 2024
      Postgraduate Degree Systemic family therapy supervision, consultation and training Certified

      Activities and Societies: BAATN, UKCP, mBACP The advanced training enhanced the skills required to provide clinical supervision to family therapists and consultants, with a focus on integrating systemic theory into supervision and consultation practices. I gained hands-on experience in delivering supervision that fosters reflective practice, encourages multiple perspectives, and supports ethical, trauma-informed care.This training allowed me to enhance my consultation skills, drawing on a wide range of systemic approaches and the… Show more The advanced training enhanced the skills required to provide clinical supervision to family therapists and consultants, with a focus on integrating systemic theory into supervision and consultation practices. I gained hands-on experience in delivering supervision that fosters reflective practice, encourages multiple perspectives, and supports ethical, trauma-informed care.This training allowed me to enhance my consultation skills, drawing on a wide range of systemic approaches and the latest research to facilitate professional development in both clinical and organizational settings. I now provide tailored training for therapists and teams, helping them to address complex relational dynamics and implement effective therapeutic strategies. As a qualified supervisor, I am committed to developing the family therapy workforce by fostering curiosity, self-reflexivity, and resilience in clinical practice using a humanistic approach." Show less

    • University of Bedfordshire

      2009 - 2011
      BSc Social Work Social Work 2.1 upper

      The university training prepared me for the variety of social work, I specialised in front-line child protection social work. I have worked with clients from a variety of social and cultural demographics across the UK including Hertfordshire, Slough, Brent (London), Buckinghamshire and Luton. I am currently developing my experience in systemic psychotherapy with Children and Families at the Tavistock and Portman Trust in London.

  • Experience

    • Brent Social Care

      Aug 2013 - Dec 2016
      Senior Social Worker

    • Camhs

      May 2018 - Dec 2019

      CAMHS has provided with access to a multi-disciplinary team within a Tier 3 mental health service. This has allowed me to broaden my horizons and develop my ability to work with clients in a therapeutic environment to provide support through difficult periods in their life cycle. Mental health is an area that I am currently working to develop my expertise.

      • CAMHS Family Therapist Trainee

        Nov 2017 - Dec 2019

      • CAMHS Practitioner

        May 2018 - Sept 2018

    • SLAM, Maudsley Hospital

      Sept 2018 - Sept 2019
      Family and Couples Therapist trainee

    • King's College London

      Sept 2018 - Dec 2019
      Master of Science Family Therapy

      I completed a 1 year Master of Science Family Therapy at Kings College London. The training involved providing therapeutic support to individuals/young people/families/couples experiencing challenges with relationships, self harm, suicidal thoughts, eating disorders, body image, gender and identity, depression and anxiety. I worked with families, couples, children and adults in different clinical settings.

    • Lambeth & Luton CAMHS

      Oct 2018 - Sept 2019
      Family Therapist trainee

    • The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust

      Feb 2020 - now

      In my role as a systemic psychotherapist within the Tavistock Autism service, I lead comprehensive autism assessments for children, young people, and families. My responsibilities include conducting ADOS and developmental assessments, gathering multi-disciplinary team input, and offering detailed feedback to families on diagnosis outcomes. I work closely with families throughout the diagnostic journey, providing guidance, support, and a trauma-informed approach to care. My role also involves collaborating with a team of clinicians to ensure holistic and person-centered assessments. With a focus on family systems, I help families understand the implications of autism and navigate post-diagnosis support. Show less

      • Highly Specialist Systemic Psychotherapist working in the Autism Service

        Apr 2024 - now

      • Systemic Psychotherapist and Supervisor

        Feb 2020 - now

  • Licenses & Certifications