Francesca Robson
Deal,KEN
Summary
I'm a compassionate, empathetic and dedicated Person-Centered counsellor with over 10 years of experience in providing therapeutic support to individuals facing various emotional and psychological challenges. I have demonstrated the ability to foster a supportive and non-judgmental environment, enabling clients to explore their thoughts and feelings. I am committed to promoting mental wellness and personal growth while adhering to ethical guidelines and best practices in counselling.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Counsellor
Ethereal Counselling
Deal, Kent
03.2018 - 01.2025
- Taking care when developing client relationships that are based on trust and respect
- Agreeing counselling contracts to determine what will be covered in sessions (including confidentiality issues); keeping records and using reporting tools
- Facilitating support and care to young people and adults in counselling.
- Attended regular training and supervision workshops and CPD.
- Referred clients to additional services when necessary, broadening support network.
- Promoted independence and positive wellbeing when working with vulnerable adults and children.
- Assessed clients to identify needs, strengths and challenges, creating tailored treatment plans for positive change.
- Monitored client progress regularly by conducting follow-up meetings.
Mable Therapy Associate Counsellor
Mable Therapy
No. 1 Aire Street, Leeds, LS1 4PR.
03.2022 - 01.2024
- Online therapist working with young people 11-18 yrs
- Using online platform to deliver 1-1 counselling sessions
- Liaising with Parents
- Collaboration with Mental health services (CAMHS), GP's and relevant services
- Following safeguarding procedures
- Implemented mindfulness-based interventions resulting in enhanced wellbeing.
- Managed confidential client records, ensuring privacy and security.
- Provided mental health support to service users, as well as signposting community resources and local charities.
Senior Therapist
Promis
Deal, Kent
06.2019 - 03.2022
- Supporting Client with Addiction and Eating disorders
- Employed mindfulness-based interventions promoting stress reduction and self-awareness among clients.
- Established trusting relationships with clients, promoting open communication.
- Developed and led workshops promoting mental health awareness and prevention.
- Maintained confidential case documentation in line with data protection regulations.
- Demonstrated ethical conduct, adhering to confidentiality guidelines and maintaining boundaries.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, enhancing patient understanding of addiction issues.
- Enhanced client self-esteem through individual counselling sessions.
- Oversaw multiple social work cases simultaneously, directing assessments, conducting interviews and recommending best courses of action.
School Counsellor
Sandwich Technology School
Deal
06.2021 - 11.2021
- Taking referrals
- Contracting with clients (for initial 8-12 sessions)
- Developing ethical therapeutic relationships
- Adhering to Health & Safety procedures
- Ensuring Safeguarding
- Liaising with Schools and Child protection officers
- Administrative duties (following data protection policies)
- Liaising with other professionals/collaborative practice
- Participating in training and supervisory activities
- Tracked student attendance and performance, intervening early in concerning issues.
- Provided empathetic and effective counselling on academic and personal issues in group and one-to-one settings.
- Collaborated with parents for better understanding of child's needs.
Counsellor
NHS
Faversham
04.2018 - 06.2019
- Counselling 4-18 years
- In schools across Kent
- Time limited and solution focused therapy
- Managing complex caseloads
- Assessments (IAPT RCADS)
- Taking referrals
- Contracting with clients (for initial 6 sessions)
- Developing ethical therapeutic relationships
- Adhering to Health & Safety procedures
- Ensuring Safeguarding
- Liaising with Schools and Child protection officers
- Administrative duties (following data protection policies)
- Liaising with other professionals/collaborative practice
Counsellor
Butterfly & Phoenix Project
Preston
03.2016 - 04.2018
- Providing support to 11-18 years who present with self-harm behaviours and complex care
- Providing time limited, solution focused and Person-Centred Counselling to complex cases
- Working in Schools across Lancashire and GP surgery's
- Duties: Working alongside CAMHS on paediatric ward
- Managing complex caseloads
- Assessments (IAPT RCADS)
- Taking referrals
- Contracting with clients (for initial 8-12 sessions)
- Developing ethical therapeutic relationships
- Adhering to Health & Safety procedures
- Ensuring Safeguarding
- Liaising with Schools and Child protection officers
- Administrative duties (following data protection policies)
- Liaising with other professionals/collaborative practice
- Participating in training and supervisory activities
Counsellor
Preston Counselling Services
Preston
09.2015 - 03.2018
- Private practice
- Person-centred Counselling for Adults
- Attended regular training and supervision workshops for improved service user support.
- Implemented mindfulness-based interventions resulting in enhanced wellbeing.
- Established trusting relationships with clients, promoting open communication.
- Applied person-centred and mindfulness approaches, adapting techniques to individual preferences.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Counselling and Psychotherapy
University of Derby
Preston, Lancashire 09.2015 - 07.2016
Foundation degree - Person Centred Counselling
Edge Hill University
Ormskirk, Lancashire 09.2013 - 07.2015
ABC Award - Counselling skills level 3
Preston College
Preston, Lancashire 09.2012 - 07.2013
Skills
- Expertise in Person-Centered therapy techniques
- Addiction counselling
- Substance abuse treatment
- Group facilitation techniques
- Self-harm
- Children and Young people
- Time limited counselling
- Case Management
- Eating disorders awareness
- Strong active listening and communication skills
- Ability to build rapport and trust with clients
- Proficient in maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards
Certification
- Registered Member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy BACP
- ICO
- Holistic Insurance Services
Timeline
Mable Therapy Associate Counsellor
Mable Therapy
03.2022 - 01.2024
School Counsellor
Sandwich Technology School
06.2021 - 11.2021
Senior Therapist
Promis
06.2019 - 03.2022
Counsellor
NHS
04.2018 - 06.2019
Counsellor
Ethereal Counselling
03.2018 - 01.2025
Counsellor
Butterfly & Phoenix Project
03.2016 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Science - Counselling and Psychotherapy
University of Derby
09.2015 - 07.2016
Counsellor
Preston Counselling Services
09.2015 - 03.2018
Foundation degree - Person Centred Counselling
Edge Hill University
09.2013 - 07.2015
ABC Award - Counselling skills level 3
Preston College
09.2012 - 07.2013
- Registered Member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy BACP
- ICO
- Holistic Insurance Services
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