Schekkita Akanmu
Registered Mental Health Nurse and Triage Clinician
Schekkita Akanmu is a dedicated Registered Mental Health Nurse and Triage Clinician whose practice is shaped by a rich and diverse background across education, therapeutic support and neurodevelopmental care. Her career began in school settings, where she worked as a teaching assistant and behaviour therapist supporting young people on the autistic spectrum. These early roles developed her understanding of communication, emotional regulation and the importance of strengths‑based support, laying the foundations of her compassionate approach today.
Background and expertise
Schekkita holds an undergraduate degree in psychology and later trained as a dance‑movement psychotherapist, bringing together her passion for creative expression with her interest in mental health. This work deepened her insight into neurodiversity and provided opportunities to support individuals through embodied, relational and non‑verbal approaches to wellbeing.
Her experience within forensic services inspired her to pursue postgraduate training in mental‑health nursing, driven by a desire to support people with greater clinical responsibility and to influence outcomes more directly. Since qualifying, she has continued to broaden her expertise, working across a range of mental‑health environments before transitioning into triage and assessment.
In her role at Xyla, Schekkita is a valued member of the clinical team. She contributes to MDT discussions, supports complex risk‑management decisions, assists clinicians with queries and plays an active role in the recruitment of new team members. She is recognised for her calm, organised approach and her ability to balance clinical judgment with empathy and clarity.
Hear from Schekkita
“I care deeply about creating safe, steady and reassuring experiences for the people I support. What drives me is the belief that every interaction should leave someone feeling heard, respected and better understood. My goal is to approach each assessment with curiosity and compassion while helping individuals access the right support at the right time.”
