Daniel – Behaviour Support-Focused Psychology Graduate with Lived Experience
Daniel is a calm, reflective and highly committed psychology graduate with a strong interest in mental health, behaviour, and supporting young people through emotional and behavioural challenges. Drawing on a blend of academic study, community mentoring, and lived experience as a parent and youth coach, he is now seeking a school-based pastoral or behaviour support role.
Daniel excels in creating calm, structured environments where young people feel heard, safe and supported to develop positive routines and emotional regulation.
Education & Qualifications
- BSc Psycholgy: University of West London
- GCSEs: 7 Graded A - C Including Maths and English
Experience Summary
Daniel brings a practical and empathetic approach to behaviour support, shaped by real-world experience and grounded in psychological understanding. His background spans youth coaching, community outreach, and informal mentoring, with a particular focus on supporting individuals through emotional dysregulation and behavioural difficulties.
- Provided one-to-one peer support for individuals facing mental health challenges, using de-escalation strategies and promoting emotional resilience.
- Supported children’s behavioural development through lived experience as a parent, managing challenging behaviour using structure, empathy and positive reinforcement.
- Assisted in youth football coaching, promoting teamwork, confidence and self-regulation in structured, high-energy environments.
- Volunteered with vulnerable individuals in homelessness outreach, demonstrating respect, emotional awareness and safeguarding knowledge.
- Comfortable in high-pressure, people-facing settings, with a calm and patient manner that supports safe and consistent adult presence.
Key Strengths
- Strong understanding of behavioural needs and de-escalation techniques
- Calm and reliable presence in emotionally challenging situations
- Skilled at building rapport with young people from diverse backgrounds
- Reflective and resilient, with a long-term commitment to mental health and behaviour support
- Grounded in safeguarding principles and appropriate professional boundaries