My name is Leila. I am a mum of three, accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor, Equality Activist and Part-time Lecturer. I chair the South London & Maudsley NHS Trust Psychology and Psychotherapy (P&P) race equity working group and I’m a member of the British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies Equality & Culture Group.
My passion for people, inclusive clinical and research practice is cultivated through 16 years combined experience within mental health and social care. Enhancing effectiveness of implementation of culturally congruent therapies.
With lived experience of mental health difficulties, oppression and discrimination. My reflexivity in clinical practice, demonstrates knowledge of intersectionality and power imbalance. I aim to inform the evidence-base and empower communities.
I’m committed to developing solutions through education to address systemic and structural racism, increasing ethnic minority research participation and shaping policy for meaningful change.