PERSONAL STATEMENT
Licenced counsellor with 6 years of experience helping clients overcome diverse needs. Skilled using client-centred approaches to effect change and enhance wellbeing. Excellent communicator with a history of success in behaviour medication, drug abuse counselling, PTSD counselling, crisis intervention, and group counselling. Seeking to leverage skills and experience to help clients resolve psychological, emotional, and relationship issues.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Counsellor
Mark Centre Counsellors
Aug 2019–present, London
- Provide case-by-case assessments and tailored treatment approaches for over 20+ cases monthly
- Manage 180+ clients through all stages of counselling, including client assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, therapy, and discharge
- Facilitate group therapy sessions for individuals struggling with substance abuse, including body and nutrition, yoga therapy, and relapse-prevention
- Led a group of 10 veterans through PTSD and trauma treatment, helping facilitate transitions back into society
- Maintain 100% compliance with professional standards of client privacy
Counsellor
Lenton Community Centre
Aug 2017–Aug 2019, London
- Assessed clients, developed treatment plans, and implemented approaches to overcome diverse counselling needs
- Performed marriage and family counselling for couples to improve communication and strengthen relationships, leading +30 couples patients to report improved wellbeing after beginning treatment
- Managed group counselling of 15 vulnerable teenagers, supporting their transition to an independent life over 18 months
- Carried out 15 diagnoses weekly and formulated treatment plans for various counselling needs, including stress, addiction, and relationship guidance
- Adhered to all regulations on ethical and professional counselling practices established by the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)
Workplace Counsellor
Lesley Counselling Centre
Aug 2015–July 2017, London
- Provided client-centred support to over 150 clients to empower them to overcome emotional and psychological difficulties as well as assist them in making informed decisions
- Mediated conflicts between 100+ staff and company management, improving workplace culture and employee wellbeing
- Coordinated weekly counselling sessions to assist clients in overcoming psychological and emotional issues impeding workplace productivity and potential maximisation
- Listened attentively to 10+ clients weekly to provide comprehensive assessments and solutions for varied counselling needs
- Assisted clients in handling crises by providing them with coping mechanisms for needs such as grief, sickness, and disabilities
EDUCATION
MSc Counselling (Merit)
University of Derby
2013–2015, Derby
Bachelor (Hons), Psychology (II.i)
University of Manchester
2010–2013, Manchester
KEY SKILLS
- Group counselling
- Treatment planning
- Person-centred therapy
- Customer service skills
- Excellent people skills
- Strong observation skills
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
- Organising charity events
- Watching movies and TV series
- Painting
- Reading non-fiction books
- Solving puzzles
- Fishing