Cheree Rishi

I'm a motivated, professional and empathetic postgraduate in counselling and psychotherapy - with academic and practical experience - who seeks to expand and utilise learning and development in person-centred therapy and counselling services by following the BACP ethical framework and attending clinical supervision to maintain safe and ethical practice.

N-Compass

Full-time, from February 2021 to August 2022

Sector: Charity Position: Support Worker Responsibilities:

• Managed a complex and varied workload within a high-pressure environment.
• Followed safeguarding procedures for adults and children.
• Provided one-to-one support for families and young/adult carers.
• Utilised online recording systems - LCS, LAS and CL. • Attended stakeholder meetings for networking.

Carlisle Carers & N-Compass

Part-time, from January 2019 to August 2022

Sector: Charity Position: Support Work Volunteer Responsibilities:

Chaired a mental health support group for adult carers.

Operated under the constraints of confidentiality.

Involved in chat line emotional support for carers to prevent loneliness.

Communicated effectively with a wide range of individuals utilising counselling skills.

Organised online and in-person meetings, forums, information days and guest speakers.

Provided carers with information and sign-posting to relevant services.

Placement 1: St John Newman, Carlisle

Sector: Education Position: School Counsellor Responsibilities:

• Offered face to face open-ended person-centred counselling sessions to students aged 16+.
• Followed safeguarding procedures when faced with high-risk clients.
• Respecting diversity when working with students from different backgrounds/presenting issues.
• Collaborated with my mentor and support staff.

Placement 2: The TCS Group, Glasgow

Sector: Mental Health Care Position: Adult Counsellor Responsibilities:

• Online short-term counselling over phone/video call

(4 to 8 sessions).

• Counselling through EAP and NHS services.
• Ensured clinical notes were recorded on the secure systems and up-to-date.
• Established a safe and non-judgemental space based on trust and respect.

• AARC Services, Glasgow Part-time, January 2024 to present

  Diploma in Counselling (Level 10) Subject: Integrative and Systemic Approach

• University of Strathclyde, Glasgow-  Masters of Science (Level 11) Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)
• ACT Counselling Services, Glasgow- COSCA Certificate in Counselling Skills (Level 8) Subject: Counselling
• University of Cumbria, Carlisle - Bachelor of Science with Honours (Level 6) Subject: Psychology (BPS)