Shanita is a Master’s student in Clinical Psychology at Leiden University in the Netherlands and is currently completing her clinical internship at Compass Psychology in Helsinki. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Erasmus University Rotterdam, where she developed a strong foundation in evidence-based psychological assessment and treatment, particularly Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

Alongside her studies, Shanita has gained experience in healthcare and mental health settings. She has worked with a Dutch non-profit organisation supporting people affected by crime and as a group worker in various mental health and addiction care settings. These experiences have strengthened her ability to build safe and trusting relationships with clients and to work with people from diverse backgrounds and with a range of psychological and social difficulties.

During her internship at Compass Psychology, Shanita is further developing her clinical skills and expanding her knowledge of evidence-based approaches. She is a native Dutch speaker and is available to work with both Dutch- and English-speaking clients.