Elaine Allsopp
Southampton,Hampshire
Summary
Dedicated professional with expertise in residential childcare, safeguarding and child protection, and trauma-informed practice. Skilled in therapeutic support, challenging behaviour management, and emotional regulation. Proficient in risk assessment, care planning, and mental health and wellbeing strategies. Strong ability to build positive relationships and support independence while maintaining confidential record keeping. Experienced in team and multi-agency working with a focus on person-centred practice. Committed to promoting equality, diversity, inclusion, and GDPR compliance.
Overview
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of post-secondary education
14
14
years of professional experience
Work history
Residential Support Worker
New Forest Care
, Hampshire
2026.02 - 2026.08
- Provide safe, nurturing and consistent residential care to children and young people experiencing emotional and behavioural difficulties, including behaviours that challenge.
- Build positive, trusting relationships and act as a supportive adult role model using a child-centred, therapeutic and trauma-informed approach.
- Support emotional regulation, self-esteem, social skills, independence and strategies for managing challenging behaviours.
- Respond calmly to challenging situations using effective communication, de-escalation, boundaries and relationship-based approaches to maintain safety.
- Contribute to care plans and risk assessments, identifying and responding to changes in young people's needs, behaviour and wellbeing.
- Maintain accurate, confidential records of care, incidents, behaviour and progress in line with safeguarding, organisational and data protection requirements.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and other professionals while supporting activities, daily routines and the smooth running of the residential home.
Self-Employed Counsellor
Inspire Counselling & Psychotherapy
Southampton, Hampshire
2024.03 - 2026.01
- Provided person-centred counselling face-to-face, by telephone and online, supporting clients through complex life challenges and change.
- Built safe, trusting relationships through empathy, active listening, encouragement and appropriate therapeutic approaches.
- Assessed individual needs and risks and tailored support accordingly, working within safeguarding, legal, ethical and professional requirements.
- Maintained accurate, confidential client records and documentation in accordance with data protection and safeguarding requirements.
- Supported clients to explore feelings, develop coping strategies and make informed decisions during difficult circumstances.
- Ensured ethical practices at all times, adhering to counselling standards.
- Provided crisis intervention during critical moments, mitigating risk.
- Managed confidential client records, ensuring privacy and security.
- Conducted initial intake interviews to establish treatment goals.
- Demonstrated ethical conduct, adhering to confidentiality guidelines and maintaining boundaries.
Self-Employed Youth Counsellor
Youth in Romsey
Romsey, Hampshire
2022.09 - 2026.01
- Provided person-centred counselling and emotional support to young people, creating a safe and confidential environment with a strong focus on safeguarding.
- Built trusting relationships through empathy, active listening and a non-judgemental approach, supporting young people through complex and challenging circumstances.
- Helped young people develop coping strategies and access appropriate resources to support their individual goals and wellbeing.
- Maintained accurate, confidential records and followed safeguarding, legal, ethical and organisational requirements.
- Worked collaboratively with relevant colleagues and services to support young people's needs and promote positive outcomes.
- Assisted parents to understand their child's behaviour better through detailed feedback reports after each session.
- Managed case files diligently whilst observing data protection guidelines strictly.
- Utilised art therapy techniques during counselling sessions, aiding emotional expression in non-verbal children.
- Integrated an inclusive approach in all activities, encouraging diversity and equality amongst young individuals.
- Collaborated with medical professionals for accurate diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders in youths.
- Promoted healthy behaviours amongst teenagers through regular discussions on nutrition and exercise.
- Practiced confidentiality, equality and diversity policies to adhere to professional practice standards.
Artistic painter
Tallis Moon Stidios
Southampton, Hampshire
2013.08 - 2022.03
- Engaged with local artist community, fostering collaboration and exchange of ideas.
- Utilised eco-friendly materials in artwork production whenever possible, demonstrating commitment to environmental sustainability.
- Experimented with mixed-media techniques to create innovative artworks.
- Incorporated feedback from critics constructively to improve subsequent works.
- Participated regularly in art competitions, raising profile within the industry.
- Commissioned bespoke paintings tailored to clients' specific requirements and aesthetic preferences.
- Commissioned artwork for individuals and businesses, working collaboratively to exceed creative expectations.
- Showcased artistic versatility by painting in various styles from abstract to photorealistic.
- Maintained an organised work area, promoting efficiency and focus during the creative process.
Adult Services Support Worker
Dimensions
Totton, Hampshire
2017.06 - 2018.03
- Provided person-centred support while promoting a safe, positive and relaxed environment.
- Observed and documented behaviour, engagement, skills development and significant changes, reporting concerns appropriately.
- Coordinated support with healthcare and other professionals while maintaining confidentiality, equality and diversity standards.
- Assisted with mobility issues enabling easier movement around the home.
- Administered medication according to schedule, promoting optimal health outcomes.
- Implemented care plans set out by healthcare professionals leading to improved patient well-being.
- Promoted mental stimulation through conversation, reading and games resulting in enhanced cognitive function.
- Prepared nutritious meals that met special dietary needs of clients.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean environment for improved client health.
- Contributed feedback on patient progress leading to adjustments in personalised care plans.
Adult Services Care Assistant
Forest Edge Rest Home
Cadnam, Hampshire
2012.03 - 2013.08
- Provided compassionate personal care and support, building strong and trusting relationships with residents.
- Followed care plans, monitored wellbeing and behaviour, and reported concerns promptly to senior staff.
- Maintained a calm demeanour during crises thus providing reassurance to both the residents and their families.
- Monitored vital signs of patients for early detection of health complications.
- Assisted in daily living activities for enhanced patient comfort.
- Respected privacy and dignity of each resident during provision of care services.
- Encouraged independence among patients whilst assisting them with tasks.
- Provided emotional support to patients, improving their mental wellbeing.
- Adhered strictly to professional standards, regulations and policies at all times while executing duties.
- Documented reports on daily observations accurately, helping in keeping track of every resident's progress over time.
Education
Designated Safeguarding Lead - Safeguarding
VitalSkills
Chelmsford, EssexDiploma of Higher Education - Person-Centred Counselling
Middlesex University
London 2023.09 - 2024.06
Safeguarding Children - Safeguarding
Virtual College / Netex
Understanding Data Protection and Data Security - Data Protection
Newham College London
City of LondonPerson-Centred Counselling - Level 3 Counselling Skills
City College Southampton
SouthamptonIntroduction to Counselling - Counselling
City College Southampton
SouthamptonNSVQ Business Administration - Business Administration
Basingstoke Technical College
Basingstoke, HampshireBachelor of Arts - Counselling
Middlesex University
City of london 2024.09 - 2025.06
Skills
- Residential childcare
- Safeguarding & child protection
- Trauma-informed practice
- Therapeutic support
- Challenging behaviour & de-escalation
- Emotional regulation
- Risk assessment & care planning
- Mental health & wellbeing
- Positive relationship building
- Supporting independence
- Confidential record keeping
- Team & multi-agency working
- Person-centred practice
- Autism awareness
- Equality, diversity & inclusion
- GDPR & data protection
Certification
Additional CPD: Autism Awareness Diploma; Autism Ambassador; Child Protection; Suicide Prevention; Understanding, Identifying and Responding to Neglect; Child Sexual Exploitation Awareness; Child Online Safety; Prevent Duty; Leadership Level 3; Equality, Diversity and Inclusion; Conflict Resolution; Mental Capacity Act and human rights.
VOLUNTARY EXPERIENCE
Beyond Reflections, Counsellor – Beyond Reflections, supporting the trans+ community and allies.
Community support volunteer during the 2020 lockdown, assisting vulnerable and shielding local residents.
Various voluntary roles including Chairperson, Treasurer and Convenor for Voices, supporting parents with young children (1993–1996).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Member of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS).
- UK driving licence – Category B1.
- References available on request.
Affiliations
- Artist.
Timeline
Residential Support Worker
New Forest Care
2026.02 - 2026.08
Bachelor of Arts - Counselling
Middlesex University
2024.09 - 2025.06
Self-Employed Counsellor
Inspire Counselling & Psychotherapy
2024.03 - 2026.01
Diploma of Higher Education - Person-Centred Counselling
Middlesex University
2023.09 - 2024.06
Self-Employed Youth Counsellor
Youth in Romsey
2022.09 - 2026.01
Adult Services Support Worker
Dimensions
2017.06 - 2018.03
Artistic painter
Tallis Moon Stidios
2013.08 - 2022.03
Adult Services Care Assistant
Forest Edge Rest Home
2012.03 - 2013.08
Designated Safeguarding Lead - Safeguarding
VitalSkills
Safeguarding Children - Safeguarding
Virtual College / Netex
Understanding Data Protection and Data Security - Data Protection
Newham College London
Person-Centred Counselling - Level 3 Counselling Skills
City College Southampton
Introduction to Counselling - Counselling
City College Southampton
NSVQ Business Administration - Business Administration
Basingstoke Technical College