Summary
Venekai is an experienced Autism and ADHD Assessor, Mental Health Nurse, and Practitioner with over 23 years of experience in health and social care. Skilled in conducting structured autism (ADOS-2, ADI-R) and ADHD assessments, she supports children, young people, and adults throughout their diagnostic and care journey.
Her background as a Mental Health Nurse and Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) has given her extensive experience in acute mental health, crisis intervention, and community services. She is highly skilled in de-escalation techniques and supporting individuals through periods of distress, ensuring care is safe, person-centred, and respectful.
Venekai is also a qualified Best Interests Assessor (BIA) with a strong track record in complex case management, Continuing Healthcare (CHC), and Court of Protection applications. She is known for combining detailed, evidence-based assessments with warmth and clarity, ensuring that individuals and families feel supported and empowered throughout the process.
Experience
Venekai has held senior roles across the NHS, Local Authorities, and independent practice. She has previously worked within various organisations providing autism and ADHD assessments, and has also served as a CHC Nurse Assessor and Clinical Case Manager across multiple Integrated Care Boards.
As a Mental Health Nurse and Practitioner, she has worked across prisons, secure services, inpatient wards, and community teams, giving her a comprehensive understanding of diverse and complex needs. As a BIA and AMHP, she has supported lawful and least-restrictive decision-making under the Mental Capacity Act (2005), completing numerous Court of Protection applications and safeguarding reviews.
Interesting Facts
Venekai is passionate about advocating for vulnerable people and reducing inequalities in access to care. Outside of work, she enjoys travelling, exploring new cuisines, and spending time with her family. She also continues to build her expertise through ongoing professional development, keeping up to date with best practice in ADHD, autism, and mental health care.
Assessments
- ADHD assessments and support – Children, Young People & Adults.
- Autism assessments (ADOS-2 & ADI-R) – Children, Young People & Adults.
