Ruth Mykoo
Accredited Counsellor / Psychotherapist
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About
A conscientious, motivated, BACP Accredited Counsellor and Psychotherapist, with a passion for supporting clients to be the best version of themselves. My work experience and education demonstrates my diverse range of abilities and skill set. A highly organised and efficient individual who is hardworking, caring, empathic and able to work with clients whilst retaining an objective and realistic approach to their therapy.
I have worked with a range of client presentations including trauma, sexual abuse, suicide ideation, anxiety, low mood, loss, bereavement and life transitions.
- Experience of working with vulnerable groups
- Working a variety of presenting issues
- Calm, warm attitude
- Ability to listen attentively and excellent communication
- Trauma Informed
- Deliver both long and short term therapy
- Working towards Accreditation
- Excellent organisation and time management
- Able to deliver training and workshops
Experience
Ascend Therapy Private Practice, Counsellor
Oct 2019 – Present
Achievements and responsibilities
- Client assessment and goals for therapy
- Monitoring clients’ response to counselling and looking for signs of improvement
- Located in South Manchester via Didsbury Counselling and Therapy Centre
- Face to face counselling and remote working
- Long and Short-term therapy
- Diversity of client groups
- Self harm, suicide ideation, low mood, anxiety, bereavement, grief and loss, OCD and life transitions
- Managing own caseload and other client commitments
- Attending training for ongoing professional development
Health Assured, EAP Affiliate Counsellor
Oct 2019 – Present
Achievements and responsibilities
- Short term, goal focused therapy of 6-8 sessions
- Evidence based practice
- Liaising with case management team where apprporiate
- Managing client portal system
- Implementing policies and procedures
- Adhering to Service Level Agreement
- Maintaining client records
Trafford Rape Crisis Trauma Informed Counsellor
Oct 2019 – Present
Achievements and responsibilities
- Trauma informed counselling for survivors of sexual violence and abuse.
- Highly vulnerable adults
- Monitoring and evidence based counselling
- Long term counselling
- Safeguarding and Risk
- Maintaining client records
Manchester Rape Crisis, Trauma Informed Counsellor
Sept 2021 – Present Achievements and responsibilities:
- Trauma informed counselling for survivors of sexual violence and abuse.
- Highly vulnerable adults
- Monitoring and evidence based counselling
- Long term counselling
- Safeguarding and Risk
- Maintaining client records
GP Tregenna Practice, Trainee Counsellor
April 2017 – October 2019
Achievements and responsibilities
- Counselling clients from a socially deprived area of Manchester
- Drug and alcohol abuse
- Self harm
- Loss and bereavement
Navigation Primary School, Altrincham, Manchester Senior Teaching Assistant
Sept 2007 – Present
Achievements and responsibilities
- Working across both Key Stages
- Assisting in planning and delivering interventions in English and Maths
- Covering classes in staff absence and for PPA cover
- Experience of working with Autism, Dyslexia, ADHD, SEBD
- Mentored pupils
- Devised and delivered training packages to other TA’s
Education
The Manchester College
Sept 2016 - June 2019
Level 5 BACP Accredited Professional Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling The Manchester College
Sept 2015 – Sept 2016
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling
Trafford College
Sept 2006 - June 2007
Level 3 Teaching Assistant Grade A
GCSE Maths Grade B
Nottingham Trent University
Sept 1994 - June 1996
