Counsellor
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A highly motivated, empathic and intuitive counsellor with a quietly confident manner. Honest, reliable and open to feedback. I welcome the opportunity to learn new skills and to challenge myself in new environments.
Above all I have an understanding of the importance of working ethically within the BACP framework. Very experienced in working with clients of all ages, individual clients, families, couples and those with life limiting conditions. Trained and experienced in working online and via phone as well as face to face.
School Counsellor at James Allen Girls' School (2019-08 – 2026-04)
I counselled students from prep through to senior school and staff.
Proprietor at Peace of Mind Counselling (2019-02 – Present)
I offer open ended therapy to clients with common mental health problems in private practice. I work with health care providers and have referrals from Macmillan Cancer Support and a number of Employee Assistance Programmes.
Education Welfare and Early Intervention Officer at WPA Education Welfare Services (2015-11 – 2019-07)
As an Education Welfare and Early Intervention Officer I offered support to school, parents and children to improve overall attendance and outcomes. I built relationships with parents and schools using proven techniques to raise attendance whilst ensuring families are supported.
Solution Focus Practitioner at Business Academy Bexley (2014-10 – 2015-11)
I worked with the children who had the most difficult challenges in this all through Academy (ages 4 – 18), using solution focus therapy in one to one sessions making a dramatic change in their behaviour. I was also involved in restorative justice interventions and mentored students.
PA to Deputy Headteacher at Malvern St James Girls School (2013-04 – 2014-06)
Volunteer Befriender at Acorns Childrens Hospice (2007-10 – 2014-06)
Police Officer at Police Force (1989-10 – 2000-07)
Intelligence and Security at British Army (1983-01 – 1989-01)
Foundation Degree in Counselling – The Open University
