Evalynne Charmer

Evalynne is a qualified and experienced Hypnotherapy Diploma Tutor, Supervisor, and Hypnotherapist. She is a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) accredited trainer and tutor with over 20 years of practice experience. Her approach integrates Solution-Focused and Client-Centred Counselling Techniques, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).

Freelance Hypnotherapist - Self Employed

(2005-09)

Specialising in Solution-Focused and Client-Centred Counselling, CBT, and DBT.

Clinical Operations Manager - Compass Mental Health Support Teams

(2024-01)

Leading clinical skills development, case supervision, and ensuring the quality of clinical and sub-clinical mental health interventions for Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) and Emotional Wellbeing teams.

• Developing resources and strategies for children, young people, and parents/carers
• Supporting psychoeducation and workshops
• Leading workforce development with CPD and training
• Promoting inclusivity for neurodivergent young people and their families

Project Lead - Compass Neuroinclusion Review and Development Project

• Leading on bringing Compass into being Disability Confident
• Reviewing and Developing services for children and families across mental health and emotional wellbeing across the MHSTs for SEND
• Developing excellence in training and CPD for staff working with SEND CYP

Paediatric Hypnotherapist and Counsellor - Ed Elf Child Therapy

(2020-10)

Operating her own business, providing services for children and families with a specialisation in neurodivergent young people. The clinic has received recognition as Holistic Children's Therapy Clinic of the Year in Yorkshire for 2022-2023 and 2023-2024, and nationally for 2024-2025.

Hypnotherapy Level 4 Tutor - Chrysalis

Accredited CPD Course Creator and Facilitator - Self Employed

Designing and delivering accredited CPD courses for the children's workforce and therapists.

Therapeutic Services Provider - North Yorkshire RAAs

Awarded a five-year contract under the Adoption Support Fund to deliver hypnotherapy and other interventions for parents and carers.

Assistant Headteacher - Northease Manor Specialist School

(2016-09 - 2020-11)

Designated Safeguarding Lead, Head of Compliance and Health & Safety, and previously Head of Boarding.

• Leading Ofsted Residential and Welfare Inspections
• Ensuring compliance with Independent Schools' Standards and National Minimum Standards for Residential Special Schools
• Overseeing safeguarding, child protection, GDPR
• Implementing pastoral and mental health interventions, restorative practice, protective behaviours
• Managing attendance and engagement

Section 44 Independent Visitor for Children's Homes - National Youth Agency

(2022-06 - 2022-09)

Mentoring Team Manager - BHCC Early Help Hub

(2014-09 - 2016-08)

Established and managed a new hub for referrals and family assessments, collaborating with the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH).

CAF Mentor and Troubled Families Coach - BHCC Integrated Team for Families

(2013-01 - 2014-08)

Supported schools and colleges to enhance child protection, safeguarding practices, and outcomes for students and families.

Children's Workforce Development Officer - Brighton and Hove Children and Young People's CVS

(2008-01 - 2010-03)

• Audited skills and training programmes
• Developed the Core Skills and Knowledge Programme
• Participated in the LSCB Training Sub Group
• Enhanced safeguarding and service quality for over 350 organisations

Project Manager, Trainer, and Training Manager - Safety Net

(2006-06 - 2013-01)

• Designed and delivered a Quality Assurance scheme for children's services
• Supported the development of policies and procedures
• Led safeguarding training across the sector

Guest Tutor - University of Chichester

(2006-10 - 2008-01)

Delivered courses for BA Hons Youth Work and Diploma Childhood & Community students.

Safeguarding & Risk Assessment Trainer, Consultant, Youth Facilitator, Volunteer - Circle of Life Rediscovery CIC

(2006-08 - 2016-07)

Outdoor educationalists and Forest School trainers.

• Safeguarding & Risk Assessment Trainer
• Consultant for Staff & Volunteer Handbook and Induction
• Youth Facilitator
• Volunteer on Family Days

Training Manager and Lead Trainer - Safety Net

(2006-06 - 2011-01)

Child Protection, Safeguarding & Protective Behaviours training. LSCB Sub-Group member.

Let's Protect – Community Safeguarding Co-ordinator, Quality Assurance, Policies & Procedures - Safety Net

(2011-01 - 2013-01)

Family Coach, Schools Link and Counsellor - COPES family coach team – Action in Rural Sussex

(2008-06 - 2009-08)

Youth Community Development Officer, Sexual Health & Relationships Tutor - YOUR BUS YOUR CALL mobile youth project – Action in Rural Sussex

(2004-10 - 2008-06)

Recruitment Consultant – for Looked After Children - Blue Arrow Recruitment Agency

(2003-10 - 2004-08)

Looked After Children Residential Social Worker - Blue Arrow and East Brighton Children & Families Team

(2001-07 - 2004-05)

Trainer and Facilitator for Community & Voluntary Sector Groups - Self Employed

(1999-11 - 2000-08)

Funded by the Working Together project.

Manager and Administrator - Red Zebra – Therapeutic Music Organisation

(1998-06 - 1999-12)

Bar Manager - Bass Taverns - Wakefield and Hull

(1995-10 - 1997-04)

Youth Worker - Youth Service, Hull

(1994-04 - 1995-10)

Administration - London Youth Adventure and Upstream Children's Theatre

(1990-11 - 1991-05)

2 Part Time Jobs.

Customer Services Officer - Hull Daily Mail Newspaper

(1988-04 - 1990-10)

Play-Worker and Team Leader - Hull City Council – Playscene Project

(1987-01 - 1988-01)

Nanny - Private Household

(1985-07 - 1986-12)

2 children aged 3 and 7.

L5 Operational Management - Penshaw View