Erumi O

I am a proactive and compassionate newly qualified psychodynamic psychotherapist working with children, young people and families, and am registered with BACP. I have experience working therapeutically with children, young people and families in the UK, alongside a background in clinical psychology in Japan, where I worked as a clinical psychologist and counsellor supporting children from infancy through adolescence, parents, adults and couples. I currently provide online counselling, mainly to adults, and am seeking to further develop my in-person therapeutic work with children and young people.

I am committed to providing safe, reflective and developmentally informed therapeutic support while maintaining high professional and ethical standards.

Clinical Psychologist, Independent Contractor at Japanese Saturday School in London (2026-06 – Present)

• Provide psychological consultation and support to parents of pupils across three Japanese supplementary schools.
• Conduct classroom observations and provide consultation to teachers on classroom management and support for pupils requiring additional support.

Counsellor and Practice Manager at Maruta Counselling Practice (formerly Counselling Room Maruuta) (2026-03 – Present)

Practice originally established Aug 2016.

• Established and managed a private counselling practice, relaunching the service in March 2026.
• Provided in-person and online counselling to adults, and in-person counselling to couples experiencing a range of psychological and relational difficulties.
• Since 2026, have provided online psychodynamic counselling to individuals, as well as short-term online counselling to EAP clients in Japanese on a referral basis.
• Continue to develop my understanding of ICO guidance and UK GDPR requirements, relevant ethical laws in Japan, relevant to counselling practice.

Nursery Staff, Ad hoc Supply at Clearly Education (2025-11 – Present)

• Support nursery practitioners in providing a safe, engaging and developmentally appropriate environment for children.
• Facilitate child-led play to support children’s social, emotional and cognitive development.

Registered Counsellor, Independent Contractor at Uraraka Consultation Room (2025-10 – Present)

• Provide online counselling to adults, couples, and children
• Work with issues including relationships, anxiety, school attendance, and cultural adjustment
• Adapt therapeutic approaches to meet individual client needs

Trainee Therapist at Bannockburn Primary School (2025-05 – 2026-06)

• Conducted parent assessment sessions, parent interviews and therapeutic work with parents under clinical supervision.
• Developed understanding of systemic and family dynamics within a school context
• Provided weekly psychotherapy to primary school pupils under clinical supervision.

Trainee Therapist at Parliament Hill School (2024-09 – 2026-03)

• Provided weekly psychotherapy to young people aged 13–15 under supervision
• Supported emotional and psychological wellbeing within a school setting

Trainee Therapist at The Kennedy Leigh Centre (2025-02 – 2025-03)

• Conducted parent assessment sessions and parent interviews under clinical supervision
• Contributed to initial assessments and formulation of family dynamics
• Gained experience working with families in a community-based therapeutic setting

Trainee Therapist at St. Andrew’s CE Primary School (2023-09 – 2024-07)

• Provided weekly psychotherapy to children aged 5–10 under supervision

Trainee Therapist at Brookland Infant and Nursery School (2023-09 – 2024-07)

• Provided weekly psychotherapy to children aged 6–7 under supervision
• Conducted parent review meetings to discuss progress and concerns

Registered Online Tutor, Independent Contractor at Peace Net Tutoring Agency (2021-03 – 2023-11)

• Provided tutoring in maths and other main subjects for children aged 6–11 years.
• Offered encouragement and support to keep children motivated and eager to learn.
• Reported progress to parents.

Teaching Assistant, Ad hoc Supply at Zen Educate (2022-07 – 2023-07)

• Assisted teachers in special education settings by supporting classroom activities and pupil learning.
• Supervised and engaged students in learning activities, fostering an inclusive and supportive environment.

Volunteer at Frith Manor Primary School (2022-02 – 2023-06)

• Assisted a Year 6 student with maths and English in class.
• Supported some other Year 6 students in understanding English vocabulary and in building self-confidence.

Volunteer at Whitings Hill Primary School (2022-03 – 2022-10)

• Provided one–on–one maths tutoring for reception year children.
• Created a safe space and stimulated children’s motivation to learn.

Nanny, Part-time at Private Family (2021-04 – 2022-02)

• Provided after-school care for children aged 4–9
• Supported daily routines including school pick-ups, meals, and play
• Created a safe, nurturing and engaging environment for children.

Volunteer at CurioCity Childcare (2020-09 – 2021-03)

• Supervised stimulating activities for infants from birth to age 3 years, teaching hygiene, manners, and feeding.
• Helped maintain a clean and tidy environment for learning and play.

Clinical Psychologist, Part–time at Medical Incorporated Association Kouga Clinic (2016-04 – 2020-08)

• Conducted psychological assessments and provided counselling for doctor-referred clients presenting with depression, anxiety, trauma and other emotional difficulties.
• Built trust–based relationships with clients, empathizing with their concerns and helping them to solve their issues.

Child Psychotherapist, Part–time at Social Welfare Corporation Seiyu Home (2016-02 – 2020-08)

• Worked with infants and young children from birth to age 3 who were identified as potentially vulnerable, providing psychotherapeutic support based on observation and assessment.
• Conducted developmental assessments and observations in nursery and parent-child settings.
• Collaborated with childminders, nurses, social workers and other professionals as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Participated in multidisciplinary meetings, contributing psychological perspectives to care planning and decision-making regarding children's needs and development.

School Counsellor, Part–time at Chiba Prefectural Board of Education (2016-04 – 2020-03)

• Counselled primary and secondary school pupils with emotional problems, helping them develop coping strategies.
• Supported and advised parents, carers, and school staff.

School Counsellor, Part–time at Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education (2017-09 – 2020-03)

• Provided one–on–one counselling to primary school pupils with emotional problems.
• Supported and advised parents, carers, and school staff.

Clinical Psychologist, Part-time at Ageo Central Medical System Yoshikawa Chuo Medical Centre (2016-02 – 2017-03)

• Provided therapeutic space with patients in a palliative care unit and listened to their voices.
• Worked with other palliative care team members.

Hotline Counsellor, Part-time at Japanese Association of Mental Health Service (2013-02 – 2016-12)

• Supported callers experiencing suicidal thoughts or emotional distress through active listening and appropriate signposting to relevant services.
• Liaised with colleagues and external organisations, including the police, where appropriate.

Counsellor and Clinical psychologist, Full-time→ Part-Time at Ageo Central Medical System Council (2013-05 – 2016-03)

• Provided counselling services to nurses and care workers.
• Worked with the palliative care unit team members to support patients.
• Delivered psychoeducational workshops on mental health, including assertiveness skills for stress management.

Clinical psychologist, Full-time at Hibiya Park Clinic (2012-04 – 2013-04)

Child Psychologist, Part-time at Kimitsu Child Consultation Centre (2011-11 – 2012-03)

Educational Psychologist (Child Development Practitioner), Full-time at Hatanaka Child Institution (2011-04 – 2011-06)

Trainee Clinical Psychologist at Higa Mental Health Clinic (2010-04 – 2010-09)

Night Staff, Part-time at Social Welfare Corporation Youth Welfare Centre Seisyuryou (2010-02 – 2010-12)

Volunteer at Saitou Clinic (2009-09 – 2010-09)

Trainee Social Worker at Social Welfare Corporation Youth Welfare Centre Akenohoshi Gakuen (2008-01 – 2008-02)

MA in Psychological Therapies with Children, Young People and Families (M34) and M34 Plus – The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust (validated by the University of Essex), London (2023 – 2026)

MA in Working with Children, Young People and Families: A Psychoanalytic Observational Approach (M7) – The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust (validated by the University of Essex), London (2020 – 2023)

MA in Clinical Psychology – Seitoku University (2009 – 2011)

BA in Social Work – Tokyo University of Social Welfare (2004 – 2008)