Mental Health Therapist
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I am a passionate and committed individual who believes in giving back to the community. I have experience working with children of primary school age, teenagers and adults. I am dedicated to supporting others and helping every student I work with stay motivated in their learning.
I also aim to motivate the people I work alongside. I believe in meeting people where they are in life, encouraging them to fulfil their potential and helping clients, particularly teenagers, feel able to talk openly about their feelings. I am a compassionate, qualified and registered counsellor with proven experience supporting clients with their mental and emotional wellbeing.
I provide a confidential and supportive space where students can express themselves freely and without judgement. In my previous roles, I have worked with students with ASD, ADHD, anxiety, self-harm and depression. I have mentored and motivated students who needed additional support, supervised a class of six students once a week, participated in classroom learning games and created engaging educational materials.
In my experience, showing empathy is essential when working with students. It helps them feel supported, listened to and understood. I am a registered member of BACP and understand the importance of its ethical framework and the value of belonging to a professional body that promotes the role and relevance of the counselling professions.
I have completed relevant courses that have enhanced my communication skills and improved my understanding of others. Having worked both independently and as part of a team, I understand the opportunities, challenges and rewards of working towards the same goal. I am always willing to go the extra mile to provide students with the best possible educational experience.
Mental Health Therapist at Self Employed (2022-07 – Present)
I work with clients who are experiencing difficulties in life and may have concerns about how they feel. This can include challenges expressing and understanding emotions relating to low self-esteem, grief, childhood trauma and anxiety. I guide and support clients to develop a stronger relationship with themselves, helping them become more aware of their feelings and emotions so they can feel more confident in who they are and what they feel.
Teaching Assistant at West Lea School (2022-02 – 2022-06)
I provided guidance, educational support and emotional support to students with learning or behavioural difficulties and special educational needs. I prepared and planned engaging, informative lessons with the class teacher and participated in a range of physical and creative activities.
Youth Learning Support Worker at Access to Music College (2018-06 – 2020-05)
My main duties included supporting students with autism and ADHD, using appropriate communication skills to help them manage stress and anxiety. I managed and created weekly timetables for students to support their coursework and assignments, helping them remain focused. This included creating and discussing individual strategies to reduce stress. I also helped students build life skills, develop healthy relationships and work towards independence.
Counsellor at Bartholomew's Community Counselling (2018-01 – Present)
I offer one-to-one counselling at St. Bartholomew's Community Counselling, a non-profit organisation. I maintain records and provide verbal and written reports where necessary. I encourage clients to talk about their emotions and support them in seeing things from a more optimistic viewpoint. I work with clients of different ages and socio-economic backgrounds who have a range of emotional and psychological needs. I provide a safe, confidential and respectful space.
Therapeutic Play Worker at Carefree Kids (2015-12 – 2018-06)
I provided therapeutic interventions using play as a method of communication and self-expression. I worked therapeutically on a one-to-one basis with children and adults each week, supporting them to express their feelings and work through difficult emotions and issues in a safe environment.
Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills in Counselling (2013-09 – 2014-06)
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies in Counselling (2014-09 – 2015-06)
Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling in Counselling (2015-09 – 2017-07)
