Amey Minsansa
Newquay
Summary
A qualified counsellor and clinical supervisor with expertise in leadership competence and multi-disciplinary team coordination, known for innovative thinking and programme development. Adept at implementing trauma-informed approaches and safeguarding policies, ensuring GDPR confidentiality and effective risk mitigation. Strong interpersonal communication skills enhance collaboration, driving successful outcomes in complex environments through being heartfelt, curious and committed.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work history
OOCR Supervisor
Devon and Cornwall Police
2026.02 - 2026.07
- As an OOCR supervisor I oversaw the quality, and compliance of community-based resolutions as alternatives to prosecution, enhancing effectiveness of OOCR initiatives.
- I managed teams assessing cases and engaging with victims and offenders, ensuring resolutions were proportionate, legally sound, and aligned with force policy and national guidance.
- My role combines operational decision-making, safeguarding awareness, partnership working, performance management and risk mitigation
- I acted as key point of expertise for officers and staff, advising on appropriate and ethical use of OOCRs to support victim needs and offender rehabilitation.
- I improved team efficiency by implementing reflective practice sessions, walk and talk supervisions and streamlined the risk assessment process.
Skills for Life Tutor
BF Adventure
2025.07 - 2026.01
- As a Skills for Life Tutor at BF Adventure, Supported young people and children in building confidence, resilience, and practical life skills through experiential learning, fostering personal growth.
- I delivered engaging, trauma-informed sessions that combined outdoor activities, reflective practice, and personal development.
- My role involved creating safe, supportive environments where participants could explore challenges, develop their communication skills, and recognise their own strengths as individuals.
- I collaborated with multi-agency partners to tailor support to individual needs, employing creative, person-centred approaches that enhanced learner engagement and success.
Self Employed Counsellor
The Garden
2020.03 - 2025.09
- Ran a private practice providing therapeutic counselling, mindful anger management sessions, domestic abuse recovery, and clinical supervision.
- Offered online , face to face and walk and talk sessions.
Therapist, Assessor, Trainer, and YP Co-Ordinator
Ahimsa
2018.11 - 2025.09
- Ahimsa is a Domestic Abuse Prevention Charity that supports people to develop nonviolent and loving relationships.
- I took on multiple roles, including coordinating the young person’s project, developing and delivering training, and co-running the Ahimsa prevention programme
- I Contributed to the charity’s sustainability and long-term development as a committed team member through public speaking, attending community events and being invested in the ethos of the chairty.
- I provided one-to-one counselling and co-facilitated a psycho-education course for domestic abuse perpetrators, working holistically with clients using principles of nonviolence, embodied consciousness and mindfulness.
- I demonstrated flexibility, focus, attentiveness, and encouragement, balancing empathy and challenge to shape my approach.
- I evidenced attuned communication skills, problem-solving, accurate record keeping, creativity, and openness to change.
- Demonstrated high levels of empathy and understanding whilst dealing with emotionally charged situations.
- Maintained up-to-date records of clients' progress and produced court reports
- The role strengthened my ability to work preventatively, hold risk safely, respond to complex behaviours, and support people through meaningful change.
- This experience continues to underpin my commitment to values-led, community-based practice and informs how I lead, influence and shape services today.
Co-Tutor
Cornwall Adult Education
2021.01 - 2025.06
- Co-tutored Level 4 CPCAB Therapeutic Diploma course in Newquay, delivering content, facilitating learning, and providing constructive feedback on students’ written and relational work
- Developed meaningful relationships, fostering student receptiveness to feedback
- . Engaged students through responsive teaching, creating a collaborative and person-centred learning environment.
- Prepared lesson plans, ensuring understanding of complex concepts.
Counselling Lecturer
Cornwall Counselling Institute
2021.01 - 2024.04
- I taught on a BACP Accredited Level 5 Diploma and various counselling courses at CCI, enhancing students' competency in counselling practices.
- I collaborated with a team to create rich learning environment, fostering development of relational skills necessary for reflective, compassionate, safe counselling.
- I led the Professional and Personal Development Module, developing curriculum that addressed key learning areas in personal growth and professional practice.
- Developed a broad knowledge of counselling approaches, ethical practice, client needs, and current research and developments within the profession.
Counsellor
Sea Sanctuary
2021.09 - 2020.09
- Provided counselling sessions to clients with diverse mental health needs, often immediately following police incidents, at Sea Sanctuary, a mental health charity promoting Blue Health and offering critical incident support. Adapted approach to meet individual needs, ensuring trauma-informed care and clear advocacy for clients in crisis.
Earlier Roles
2020.08 - 2020.09
- Initial Assessor (Waves Charity)
- Support Worker (Brandon Trust)
- Admin Assistant (Chris Sibley Groundworks)
- Junior Sous Chef (About Taste)
- Self-Employed (The Sandwich Man)
- Auxiliary Nurse (NHS)
- Pasty Crimper (Peter Morris)
- Café Assistant (St Eval Kart Track)
DA Project Worker
Barnardos
2016.09 - 2020.09
- I supported victims of domestic abuse across 3 projects at Barnardos, aiding recovery and life rebuilding.
- I Introduced art, music, and paper-based activities, enabling clients to share their stories and enhancing their communication, healing, and mutual support.
- I facilitated service delivery and co-led the establishment of the Change 4 U Programme, mirroring a version of Ahimsa in Cornwall.
Education
Level 2 Safeguarding Children -
BACP Accreditation - undefined
Certificate in Clinical Supervision - undefined
Ahimsa DA Prevention 5-Day Training - undefined
Sue Penna RTK Training - undefined
Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling - undefined
Level 3 in Counselling Studies - undefined
Level 2 in Counselling Skills - undefined
NVQ3 Patisserie - undefined
TEFL Qualification - undefined
GCSE Religious Studies - undefined
GCSE Science Double Award - undefined
GCSE English - undefined
GCSE English Lit - undefined
GCSE Maths - undefined
GCSE Drama - undefined
GCSE Geography - undefined
Intermediate GNVQ ICT - undefined
Skills
Leadership competence
Multi-Disciplinary team coordination
Flexible and responsive to change
Innovative thinker and calm under pressure
Programme development and service delivery
Trauma informed approach
Creative problem solver
Interpersonal communication skills underpinned with therapeutic awareness
GDPR confidentiality
Risk management and mitigation
Safeguarding policies and procedures
Punctual
References
References Available on Request
Timeline
OOCR Supervisor
Devon and Cornwall Police
2026.02 - 2026.07
Skills for Life Tutor
BF Adventure
2025.07 - 2026.01
Counsellor
Sea Sanctuary
2021.09 - 2020.09
Co-Tutor
Cornwall Adult Education
2021.01 - 2025.06
Counselling Lecturer
Cornwall Counselling Institute
2021.01 - 2024.04
Earlier Roles
2020.08 - 2020.09
Self Employed Counsellor
The Garden
2020.03 - 2025.09
Therapist, Assessor, Trainer, and YP Co-Ordinator
Ahimsa
2018.11 - 2025.09
DA Project Worker
Barnardos
2016.09 - 2020.09