Cara Howard
School Counsellor
Hire this person
Send a job offer directly to this candidate
About
Compassionate and ethical counsellor with experience supporting CYP individuals through emotional, behavioural, and mental health challenges. Skilled in active listening, evidence-based interventions, and maintaining confidentiality. Committed to promoting wellbeing and personal growth and to help CYP clients.
Experience
School Counsellor at KidsAid Charity (2025-09 – Present)
- Counselling at KidsAid (Charity) at primary and secondary schools across Northamptonshire September 2025-July 2026
Laser Therapist at Aventus Clinic (2023-01 – Present)
School Counsellor at Loreto College St Albans (2023-01 – 2024-12)
- Counselling at Loreto Secondary School St Albans (2023-2024)
- Provided one-to-one counselling sessions to CYP clients with emotional and behavioural concerns
- Maintained confidential case notes in line with ethical guidelines
- Supported clients in developing coping strategies and self-awareness
- Worked collaboratively with teachers, parents, or healthcare professionals
- Participated in supervision and ongoing professional development
- Applied counselling techniques under one to one supervision
Laser Therapist at Laser Clinics UK (2021-01 – 2023-12)
Beauty Therapist at Woburn Centerparcs (2018-01 – 2021-12)
Lifeguard at Woburn Centerparcs (2017-01 – 2018-12)
Receptionist at Tanning Studio 24 (2016-01 – 2017-12)
Education
CB Counselling course in Counselling (2025-01)
Chrysalis Counselling course in Counselling (2021-01 – 2025-12)
Level 5 Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People (CYP) in Counselling
Level 5 Diploma in Counselling Skills and Theory in Counselling
Level 5 Diploma in Therapeutic and Psychotherapeutic Counselling practice in Counselling
Level 5 Diploma in Beauty Therapy in Beauty Therapy
Level 4 Diploma Advanced Laser Technology in Laser Technology
Level 3 Safeguarding & Child Protection in Safeguarding
Level 2 functional skills in Maths in Mathematics
