GEORGIA MASON

BACP-registered counsellor working with children and young people, with extensive experience supporting emotional wellbeing across school and family settings. Trained with Place2Be and experienced in delivering one-to-one and group interventions using child-centred, play-based and attachment-informed approaches.

Brings over 10 years' experience working within school environments, combining therapeutic practice with strong pastoral and educational support. Offers a creative and relational approach, integrating music and expressive techniques to support confidence, emotional regulation and self-expression.

Group Pastoral Support Practitioner (Part-time)
Eaton House The Manor School, London
Sept 2025 – Present

• Facilitate weekly group sessions, focusing on social skills, emotional regulation and confidence building
• Apply child-centred, play-based approaches within a pastoral framework
• Support children in developing positive peer relationships and emotional awareness
• Work closely with teaching staff and parents to ensure consistent, holistic support

Trainee Counsellor
Place2Be – The Totteridge Academy, London (Secondary School)
Jan 2024 – Dec 2024

• Delivered weekly one-to-one counselling to students aged 11–16 presenting with anxiety, low self-esteem and emotional regulation difficulties
• Supported young people in developing coping strategies, emotional insight and resilience
• Worked within safeguarding frameworks and school policies
• Attended regular clinical supervision and maintained confidential records

Trainee Counsellor
Place2Be – Salusbury Primary School, London
Sept 2022 – July 2023

• Provided one-to-one counselling for children aged 4–11 in a primary school setting
• Gained experience in safeguarding, risk assessment and multi-agency working
• Built therapeutic relationships using play-based and developmental approaches
• Maintained accurate and confidential case notes

• Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health (CACHE, 2020)
• Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies (CPCAB, 2021)
• Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills for Working with Children (CPCAB, 2022)
• Paediatric First Aid (current)
• Safeguarding Children Training (current)
• Current Enhanced DBS
• PREVENT Training (current)
• GDPR / Data Protection (current)

Teaching Assistant (Part-time)
Eaton House The Manor School, London
2016 – Present

• Supported learning, behaviour and pastoral care within early years settings
• Worked collaboratively with teaching staff to implement social-emotional strategies
• Contributed to a nurturing and structured learning environment

Singing Performance Teacher
Glenthorne High School, London
2014 – 2024

• Used music and performance to support confidence, emotional expression and self-esteem
• Helped students manage performance anxiety and build resilience
• Led workshops promoting teamwork, creativity and self-expression
• Organised and directed student performances

Nanny / Family Support
2017 – 2022

• Provided emotionally attuned care within family environments
• Supported children's attachment, emotional regulation and development
• Worked closely with parents to maintain consistent routines and support strategies

Available on request

Creative Practitioner / Performer
2018 – Present

• Professional singer-songwriter with experience in recording, touring and live performance, including Glastonbury Festival, BBC Radio 1, 2, 4 and BBC Radio London
• Signed recording artist with album releases through labels such as Universal Records and Tru Thoughts Records
• Uses music and creative expression as tools to support emotional wellbeing, confidence and identity development

Workshop Facilitator (Creative Arts)
2008 – 2018

• Delivered creative workshops in schools and theatre settings
• Adapted and facilitated age-appropriate activities promoting confidence, emotional expression and collaboration
• Adapted sessions to support a range of developmental needs