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Beth Simpson

Beth Simpson

Glasgow

Summary

My core values are integrity, kindness and compassion and my career has been driven by a desire to help others. I am hardworking and committed to learning and self development. Connecting with people both personally and professionally is very important to me and I am skilled at building and maintaining relationships. I bring warmth, calmness, reliability and a good sense of humour.

I am passionate about relational counselling and value the integrative approach to practice. My current training has a strong grounding in attachment theory and Egan's Skilled Helper Model.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Advocacy & Participation Worker (Senior)

Who Cares? Scotland
Glasgow
2011.11 - 2024.07

Providing independent relationship-based advocacy to care experienced young people up to age 25. Delivering a wide range of participation work and group advocacy.

Cook

Sonny & Vito's Deli
Glasgow
2009.08 - 2012.09

Volunteer befriender

Kibble Care and Education
Paisley
2011.01 - 2011.11

Befriending young people within the Intensive Fostering Service. Providing support and opportunities.

Support Assistant

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland
Glasgow
2010.01 - 2011.11

Initially working in a service supporting older adults with learning disabilities living in sheltered housing, then moving to a service providing support to 18-35 year olds experiencing mental health difficulties. Providing practical support along with a high level of emotional and social support.

Landscape gardener

Steve Baldwin
Durham
2003.06 - 2009.08

Summer Seasons Only

Cloakroom attendant & Usher

The Arches
Glasgow
2007.01 - 2009.04

Kitchen Porter

Emilio's
Durham, Suffolk
2005.02 - 2005.04

Kitchen porter

Wetherspoons
Durham
2004.01 - 2004.03

Education

Diploma in Relational Counselling - Counselling

The Spark
Glasgow
2025.09 -

COSCA Certificate in Counselling Skills - Counselling

University of Strathclyde
Glasgow
2024.09 - 2025.06

Intermediate Level - Family Therapy & Systemic Practice

The Family Therapy Training Network
Edinburgh
2017.09 - 2018.06

Foundation Level - Family Therapy & Systemic Practice

The Family Therapy Training Network
Glasgow
2016.09 - 2017.06

Understanding and Working with Adolescents -

Human Development Scotland
Glasgow
2016.01 - 2016.03

Introduction to Counselling Skills - Counselling

Glasgow University Department of Adult Education
Glasgow
2010.01 - 2010.03

Master of Arts - Sociology & Anthropology

Glasgow University
Glasgow, Glasgow City
2005.09 - 2009.06

A-Levels - Art & Design, History, English, Psychology (AS Level)

Framwellgate School Durham
Durham
2001.09 - 2003.06

Skills

  • Non-Judgmental attitude
  • Patience and calmness
  • Self-awareness
  • Resilience under pressure
  • Ethical judgement
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Effective communication

Personal Summary

I had a happy and stable upbringing in Durham with my Mum, Dad and Sister.  Before going to University I took a couple of years out to work and travel.  I moved to Glasgow to study and have lived here ever since.  I live in the West End with my partner of 20 years and two children aged 4 and 7.  I worked for Who Cares? Scotland for 13 fantastic years, it was an incredibly fulfilling role which I gained a huge amount from both personally and professionally.  I chose to leave this job to be able to spend more time with my children and pursue my career as a counsellor.  I am not currently employed and focusing on my studies and family life.  

Timeline

Diploma in Relational Counselling - Counselling

The Spark
2025.09 -

COSCA Certificate in Counselling Skills - Counselling

University of Strathclyde
2024.09 - 2025.06

Intermediate Level - Family Therapy & Systemic Practice

The Family Therapy Training Network
2017.09 - 2018.06

Foundation Level - Family Therapy & Systemic Practice

The Family Therapy Training Network
2016.09 - 2017.06

Understanding and Working with Adolescents -

Human Development Scotland
2016.01 - 2016.03

Advocacy & Participation Worker (Senior)

Who Cares? Scotland
2011.11 - 2024.07

Volunteer befriender

Kibble Care and Education
2011.01 - 2011.11

Support Assistant

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland
2010.01 - 2011.11

Introduction to Counselling Skills - Counselling

Glasgow University Department of Adult Education
2010.01 - 2010.03

Cook

Sonny & Vito's Deli
2009.08 - 2012.09

Cloakroom attendant & Usher

The Arches
2007.01 - 2009.04

Master of Arts - Sociology & Anthropology

Glasgow University
2005.09 - 2009.06

Kitchen Porter

Emilio's
2005.02 - 2005.04

Kitchen porter

Wetherspoons
2004.01 - 2004.03

Landscape gardener

Steve Baldwin
2003.06 - 2009.08

A-Levels - Art & Design, History, English, Psychology (AS Level)

Framwellgate School Durham
2001.09 - 2003.06
Beth Simpson