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Amy Cook

Amy Cook

Swindon,Wiltshire

Summary

I am a dedicated second-year BA (Hons) Counselling & Mental Health psychology student with practical experience supporting children and individuals with additional needs. Through my studies, I have developed counselling skills my participating in role-play as both listener and speaker, including CBT based exercises. I have experience supporting a child with Down syndrome and additional SEND needs by assisting with communication, learning activities, play, routines, social interaction and encouraging independence. I also gained experience caring for children within a day care setting in 2018 and achieved a Safeguarding qualification in 2019. As a Course Representative and Student Ambassador, I have supported fellow students by listening to their concerns, helping those experiencing bullying or mental health difficulties, and signposting them to appropriate university support services. Through caring responsibilities within my family, I have also developed patience, empathy, resilience and strong understanding of supporting individuals with complex needs. I am passionate about making a positive difference in lives of children, young people and adults. I am eager to develop my career supporting those with SENDS and complex mental health conditions.

Overview

1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience

Work history

Student Representative (Part time)

Solent University
Southampton, Hampshire
2025.09 - 2026.06
  • Represented peers by providing feedback to lecturers and university regarding course concerns.
    Attended course committee meetings with course leader and lecturers to discuss and resolve issues.
    Collaborated with student welfare services to promote initiatives enhancing student wellbeing and safety.
    Proactively sought improvements in student learning experiences through constructive dialogue.

Student Ambassador

Solent University
Southampton, Hampshire
2024.12 - 2025.09
  • Coordinated event setup for open days, career fairs, and Christmas ball dances.
    Guided students to appropriate locations, addressing concerns effectively.
    Strengthened team dynamics through participation in team-building activities.
    Contributed to social media engagement by participating in university interviews.
    Supported struggling students in event organisation tasks.
    Ensured adherence to schedules for all planned activities.
    Promoted a safe working environment through implementation of regulatory standards.

Mural Artist

Swindon College
Swindon, Wiltshire
2022.04 - 2022.07

Completed mandatory work experience by creating a mural at Swindon College.
Collaborated in a team of three to design artwork that inspired gym usage.
Developed original artwork using oil, acrylic, and watercolour to meet client specifications.

Student Nursery Assistant (Work Experience)

Sunrise nursery school
Swindon, Wiltshire
2018.04 - 2018.04
  • Monitored and supported children during meal times, helping to prepare food, feed children and maintain exemplary table manners.
  • Kept children safe and secure at all times.
  • Followed strict safeguarding policies and procedures, maintaining health and safety of children and staff.
  • Cleaned and sanitised play areas and equipment for excellent health and hygiene standards.
  • Monitored children's interactions with others, encouraging sharing and cooperation in safe environment.
  • Led children to clear up after activities to maintain clean, safe and orderly environment.
  • Supported children's learning and development through engaging activities and play, fostering an environment of creativity and growth.
  • Targeted activities and games to suit children's ages and abilities.

Education

BA (Hons) Undergraduate Student - Counselling & Mental Health Psychology

Solent University
Southampton
09/2025 -

GCSEs - Maths

New College Swindon
Swindon
1 2019 - 1 2023

GCSEs - English

New College Swindon
Swindon
1 2019 - 1 2020

GCSEs - Health and Social Care

Kingsdown School
Swindon
09/2018 - 07/2019

Skills

  • Teamwork
  • Unconditional Positive Regard
  • Genuineness
  • Empathetic understanding
  • Active listening
  • Questioning
  • Paraphrasing
  • Reflecting
  • Summarising
  • Appropriate Challenging
  • Confidentiality and Professional Boundaries
  • Mental health Awareness
  • Research Skills
  • Time Management
  • Understanding of Cognitive behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Communication skills
  • Ethical practice
  • Safeguarding awareness
  • Rapport building

Hobbies and interests

  • Reading books
  • Drawing
  • Going to the gym
  • Video Games

Certification

Acentis Level 1 Award in Personal Safety at new College Swindon

Date of issue: 21st October 2019

Moderation Date: 18th October 2019

Certificate Number: 6547609

Qualification Number: 603/4938/4

New College Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma RQF in Art and Design Practice Notification of performances:

Qualification Number: 603/4666/8

Timeline

Student Representative (Part time)

Solent University
2025.09 - 2026.06

Student Ambassador

Solent University
2024.12 - 2025.09

Mural Artist

Swindon College
2022.04 - 2022.07

Student Nursery Assistant (Work Experience)

Sunrise nursery school
2018.04 - 2018.04

GCSEs - Health and Social Care

Kingsdown School
09/2018 - 07/2019

GCSEs - English

New College Swindon
1 2019 - 1 2020

GCSEs - Maths

New College Swindon
1 2019 - 1 2023

BA (Hons) Undergraduate Student - Counselling & Mental Health Psychology

Solent University
09/2025 -
Amy Cook