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Fariha Hassan

Manchester

Summary

Dynamic Counsellor with a proven track record at Counseling Family Centre, enhancing client satisfaction through empathetic service and expert application Adult and Young Children Therapy, Person Centred Therapy & CBT Solution Focused Therapy and crisis intervention techniques. Excelled in building trust, fostering community mental health awareness, and managing client records. Demonstrates exceptional communication and mental health support skills, contributing to meaningful client progress and empowerment.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Counsellor

Counselling Family Cenre
02.2017 - Current
  • Assisted clients in setting realistic goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress towards achievement.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, assessments, and progress notes for effective case management.
  • Educated clients on available community resources, fostering a sense of empowerment and self sufficiency.
  • Improved client satisfaction through consistent communication, empathy, and understanding of their unique challenges.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions for those experiencing loss and bereavement.
  • Established trusting relationships with clients, promoting open communication.
  • Collaborated with schools and organizations to promote mental health awareness.
  • Facilitating crisis intervention and prevention programs
  • Complying with child protection, health and safety, and security policies and procedures.


Applied Person-Centered, Cognitive-Behavioral and Mindfulness approaches.


Services provided to Clients below: -


Kath Locke Centre

Person Centered services provided to Adults of different ethnic backgrounds


Limelight Health and Well-being Hub

Person Centered Therapy & CBT Solution Focused Therapy plus play therapy provided to Adults, children and young adolescents


High School Counsellor

Dealt with students who are at risk or have social, emotional, behavioral, or mental health needs.


Primary School Counsellor

Building trust and respect with students, and encouraging them to talk about their problems.

Maintaining confidentiality, except in circumstances outlined by the school's safeguarding policy.

Supporting students deal with emotional, personal, and social challenges.

Cake Entrepeneur

Sugar Slice
02.2009 - 01.2017

Master baker - Supplier of cakes to trade and public


  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.

Teaching Assistant

Manchester Muslim Prep School
02.2007 - 01.2009
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
  • Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
  • Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
  • Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.

Education

Diploma of Higher Education - Therapeutic Counselling

Manchester College
Manchester, United Kingdom
07-2015

NVQ Level 2 - Teaching Assistant

Stockport College
Stockport, United Kingdom
07-2010

Skills

  • Counseling
  • Self-care strategies
  • Crisis intervention techniques
  • Client records management
  • Adolescent counseling
  • Client counseling
  • Grief counseling
  • Substance abuse counseling
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) expert
  • Solution-focused counseling
  • Mental health support

Certification

Introduction to Transactional Analysis - Manchester Institute of Psychotherapy

Working with Depression and Anxiety - Counseling Family Centre

Effective Couples Counseling - Counseling Family Centre

Distinguishing PTSD & Complex PTSD - Counseling Tutor

Working with Suicidal Clients - Counseling Tutor

Domestic Abuse Training - TDAS

Working with Bereavement & Loss - Counseling Family Centre

Working with Children & Young People - Counseling Family Centre

Working with Children Workshop - Place2be

Distinguishing PTSD & Complex PTSD - Counseling Tutor

Working with Suicidal Clients - Counselling Tutor

Domestic Abuse Training - TDAS

Working with Bereavement & Loss - Counselling Family Centre

Working with Children & Young People - Counselling Family Centre

Working with Children Workshop -Place2be

Working with Loss and Behreavment for Therapists and Counsellors - CRUSE

Clients who Self-Harm – Counselling Family Centre

Introduction to Autism & ADHD - Counselling Tutor

Working with Bereaved Children - Counselling Tutor

Online & Telephone Counselling - Counselling Tutor

Hobbies

Netball local league - Participated in local league tournaments
Self-Taught Baker - Entrepreneur running my own cake business
Passionate Reader - Historical, Factual & Personal Development
Outdoor Activities - Long Distance walking and general keep fit, Gardening & of course shopping

Languages

English, Urdu
Native language

Timeline

Counsellor

Counselling Family Cenre
02.2017 - Current

Cake Entrepeneur

Sugar Slice
02.2009 - 01.2017

Teaching Assistant

Manchester Muslim Prep School
02.2007 - 01.2009

Diploma of Higher Education - Therapeutic Counselling

Manchester College

NVQ Level 2 - Teaching Assistant

Stockport College
Fariha Hassan