Therapeutic Counsellor | Registered Adult Nurse | BACP Member (Working towards Accreditation)
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Therapeutic Counsellor (Level 4 Diploma) with 106 supervised client counselling hours and over sixteen years of experience as a Registered Adult Nurse supporting individuals with complex physical, emotional and mental health needs. My counselling practice is grounded in empathy, authenticity and respect, providing a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment where young people feel heard, valued and empowered to explore their experiences. Working within the BACP Ethical Framework, I have supported young people experiencing anxiety, depression, bereavement, trauma, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties and emotional distress.
My nursing background has strengthened my skills in safeguarding, risk assessment, multidisciplinary working and crisis management, enabling me to provide holistic, ethical and person-centred support. Having recently completed my Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling with Activate Learning, I understand the organisation's commitment to creating inclusive learning environments where students feel safe, supported and able to achieve their potential.
Volunteer Counsellor at Youthline (2024-03 – Present)
Senior Practice Nurse at The Wellness Private GP Clinic (2025-07 – 2026-01)
Senior Staff Nurse - Virtual Ward at Thames Hospice (2024-02 – 2025-06)
Private Support Worker at Leigh Browns PA Services (2023-03 – 2024-02)
Practice Nurse at Magnolia House Practice (2023-07 – 2023-03)
Associate Community Matron (Band 6-7) at BHFT - Reading Community Nursing Team (2021-01 – 2023-01)
Nurse at BHFT - Bracknell District Nursing Team (2018-07 – 2021-01)
Nurse at NHS BHFT - Wokingham District Nursing Team (2017-09 – 2018-07)
Nurse at Sue Ryder - Duchess of Kent Hospice, Reading (2017-01 – 2017-09)
Nurse at BHFT - Finchampstead Doctors Surgery (2015-01 – 2017-01)
Community Support Worker / Nursery Assistant at Careline (2014-09 – 2015-01)
Support Worker at BHFT - Wokingham Intermediate Care Team (2009-03 – 2014-09)
Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling – Activate Learning (Bracknell & Wokingham College) (2026-07)
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills – Activate Learning (Bracknell & Wokingham College) (2024-06)
Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills – Activate Learning (Bracknell & Wokingham College) (2023-06)
Introduction to Counselling Skills in Counselling – Farnborough College of Technology (2022-06)
Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) in Adult Nursing – University of West London (2017-08)
BSc (Hons) in Psychological Approaches to Rehabilitation – Oxford Brookes University (2015-08)
Access to Higher Education Diploma in Science, Mathematics & ICT – Oxford & Cherwell Valley College (2011-08)
NVQ Levels 2 & 3 in Beauty Therapy – Reading College (TVU) (2006-08)
GCSEs – Chiltern Edge School (2004-08)