Laura Hatton

Compassionate and highly experienced healthcare professional currently training as a Year 3 Counselling Student at Chrysalis (Level 4 Diploma), with extensive experience supporting individuals through emotionally challenging circumstances in healthcare, wellbeing, and clinical environments. A registered nurse and independent prescriber with over 20 years of professional experience, bringing advanced communication skills, emotional resilience, safeguarding awareness, and a person-centred approach to supporting individuals experiencing distress, anxiety, bereavement, and life challenges. Currently undertaking a counselling placement with Change Grow Live (CGL), supporting individuals within structured wellbeing and recovery services, alongside voluntary bereavement support work at St Rocco’s Bereavement Café.

Passionate about creating safe, empathetic, non-judgemental environments that empower individuals to improve emotional wellbeing and resilience.

Counselling Placement Student at Change Grow Live (CGL) (2025-06 – Present)

• Providing therapeutic support within a structured counselling placement environment.
• Developing counselling skills through supervised client work and reflective practice.
• Building trusting therapeutic relationships using empathy, active listening, and a person-centred approach.
• Maintaining confidentiality, professional boundaries, and accurate documentation.
• Supporting individuals experiencing emotional difficulties, wellbeing concerns, and complex life challenges.

Tier 2 Call Handler at NHS Test and Trace (2020-05 – 2021-04)

• Conducted sensitive wellbeing and health-related conversations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Provided reassurance, emotional support, guidance, and signposting to appropriate services.
• Managed sensitive and potentially distressing conversations with professionalism and empathy.
• Maintained accurate records and followed strict confidentiality protocols.

Self-Employed Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner / Independent Nurse Prescriber at LAHatton Aesthetics (2017-08 – Present)

• Successfully established and developed an independent business with consistent growth.
• Built strong, trusting relationships with clients through excellent communication and care.
• Delivered person-centred consultations and holistic support to promote confidence and wellbeing.

Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner / Independent Nurse Prescriber at Defyne Aesthetics (2019-10 – 2023-12)

• Delivered autonomous patient care and consultations.
• Supported patient wellbeing through education, reassurance, and informed decision-making.

Educator at Facethetics Training (2017-01 – 2018-05)

• Delivered one-to-one mentoring and training for healthcare professionals.
• Developed educational resources and supported practitioner development.

Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner / Independent Nurse Prescriber at The Evergreen Clinic (2012-11 – 2016-08)

• Delivered patient-centred consultations and emotional support pre- and post-treatment.
• Supported patients through periods of vulnerability and uncertainty.

Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner / Independent Nurse Prescriber at Destination Skin (2011-10 – 2012-11)

• Delivered patient-centred consultations and emotional support pre- and post-treatment.
• Supported patients through periods of vulnerability and uncertainty.

Clinic Manager at The Harley Medical Group (2009-09 – 2011-10)

• Managed a high-performing multidisciplinary clinical team.
• Developed staff performance, wellbeing, and professional standards.
• Ensured safe, ethical, and compliant clinical practice.

Field Based Non-Surgical Training Manager at The Harley Medical Group (2008-05 – 2009-09)

• Delivered staff training and mentoring programmes.
• Supported development and confidence-building within teams.

Nurse Counsellor / Therapist at The Harley Medical Group (2006-11 – 2008-05)

• Provided patient support throughout cosmetic treatment journeys.
• Supported emotional wellbeing and managed sensitive conversations with empathy and professionalism.

Staff Nurse at Emergency Assessment Unit, Hope Hospital (2004 – 2006)

Staff Nurse at Royal Hallamshire Hospital (2004)

Volunteer at St Rocco’s Hospice Bereavement Café (2024 – Present)

• Providing compassionate emotional support to individuals experiencing bereavement and grief in a safe, supportive environment.

Level 1football coach at Grappenhall Sports Football Club (2019 – 2022)

Level 4 Diploma in Counselling (Year 3 Student) in Counselling – Chrysalis Courses (2023)

Diploma in Counselling Skills – Level 2 in Counselling Skills (2020 – 2020)

Hypnotherapy & Counselling – Level 3 in Hypnotherapy & Counselling (2024-06)

Independent Nurse Prescriber (2012 – 2012)

BA (Hons) in Nursing Studies – Sheffield Hallam University (2000 – 2004)