Shefali Golchha

I am a trained person-centred counsellor from the University of Nottingham. I am passionate about supporting children's mental health needs, and working collaboratively with their microsystems to work towards greater well-being and growth.

July 2023 - Sept 2023Co-facilitator, MA Person-Centred Experiential Counselling & Psychotherapy Practice, University of Nottingham

• Co-facilitated expressive arts workshops for trainee therapists.
• Collaborated as a team for the design, implementation and review of workshops.

• Attended children’s bereavement and loss training.
• Delivered bereavement counselling to children aged 5-16
• Administered YP-Core and bereavement questionnaires.
• Carried out risk assessment and created safety plans with CYP.
• Maintained confidential digital case records in accordance with the BACP ethical framework.
• Attended regular supervision.

• Delivered child-centred play therapy to students aged 7-11 with differing social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Carried out safeguarding procedures in alignment with the P2B’s policies
• Maintained confidential case notes in accordance with P2B policy and BACP ethical framework.
• Attended regular group supervision.
• Attended a two-day counsellor on placement introductory workshop in Birmingham.
• Completed online training which covered safeguarding, contracting, assessment, formulation and counselling skills.

• Provided person-centred support to individuals aged 20-70, facing mental and physical health difficulties.
• Provided practical assistance with finances and house chores.
• Supported individuals through companionship and emotional support.
• Liaised with multi-disciplinary teams to support clients to access health, government and legal aids.
• Maintained regular logs after each visit.

• Received training in empathic listening and responding, ascertaining suicide levels and following protocol.
• Provided emotional support to individuals who were distressed or suicidal.

• Taught English and Mathematics to children (Ages : 7, 9 and 14).
• Supported their well-being during the pandemic.

An initiative by Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS)

• Assisted in the development and implementation of the ‘Back to School’ program as a response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
• Carried out primary research and provided logistical support.

• Conducted group sessions on social-emotional and motor skills for children aged 5-9.
• Designed activities for the Social Emotional Learning Program.

• Taught English and Mathematics to 40 children in standard IV (Ages 9-10).

MA Person-Centred Experiential Counselling & Psychotherapy Practice University of Nottingham

• Year 2 Pathway : Counselling for children and young people (CYP)