Grace Sargsyan
London
Summary
Newly qualified counsellor with past experience in both education and mental health. Ability to listen empathically and provide clients a safe and confidential space where they can be heard without judgement. Currently seeking opportunities to further enhance my skills and experience in an agency setting.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Trainee Counsellor
RADA Counselling Placement
London, England
09.2024 - Current
- Providing individual short-term counselling sessions to students and helping them navigate personal and emotional challenges.
- Conducting assessments using outcome measure forms (CORE 10, GAD-7 and PHQ-9)
- Maintaining thorough, confidential session records using Uniti software solution.
- Making appropriate referrals or signposting students to external services when additional support is necessary.
Counsellor and Trainee Counsellor
Rose Bruford
Sidcup
02.2022 - 07.2024
- Provided one-to-one counselling services to students
- Conducted client assessments and maintained detailed session notes
- Made appropriate referrals/ signposting for students requiring additional support or specialised services
- Supported students in addressing a variety of personal and emotional issues
- Fostered a safe and supportive environment for students to explore their feelings and experiences
- Collaborated with other staff members to ensure holistic support for students' well-being
Counsellor on Placement (Deptford Green School)
Place2Be
London
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Conducted 1-1 counselling sessions with clients, focusing on addressing their emotional and psychological needs
- Followed Place2Be's policies and procedures and promptly reporting any safeguarding concerns
- Received supervision and guidance from an experienced supervisor to enhance counselling skills and effectiveness
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to provide comprehensive support to clients
- Implemented appropriate therapeutic interventions tailored to the unique needs of each client
- Maintained confidentiality and adhered to professional ethical standards in all interactions
- Participated in ongoing training and professional development opportunities to enhance counselling proficiency
Trainee Mental Health Social Worker
Think Ahead
London
07.2020 - 10.2020
- Worked cohesively as part of a multidisciplinary team in a Community Mental Health Team
- Attended meetings with service users, members of their family, and other staff members at the CMHT
- Took part in mental health training days and workshops
- Used different therapeutic modalities to build professional relationships with service users
- Worked under the guidance of a supervisor; received and implemented feedback
- Referred service users on to other relevant services in the community
- Assisted service users to find fulfilling work and/or voluntary roles
Education
MSc - Contemporary Person-Centred Psychotherapy and Applications
Metanoia Institute
London, ENG 09.2024 -
Master of Arts - Religions
SOAS, University of London
09/2013 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Theology & Religious Studies
University of Bristol
Bristol, BST 09/2009 - 05.2013
Skills
Excellent active listening and communication skills
undefinedCertification
October 2021- November 2023 | Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling | CPCAB| Simms Counselling & Training
Professional Development
- January 2024 | Level 2 Award in Understanding Substance Misuse | CPCAB | Lewisham Counselling & Counsellor Training Associates
- January 2024 | Online counselling: advancing your knowledge | The Open University and BACP
- November 2023 | Online counselling: getting started | The Open University and BACP
Timeline
Trainee Counsellor
RADA Counselling Placement
09.2024 - Current
MSc - Contemporary Person-Centred Psychotherapy and Applications
Metanoia Institute
09.2024 -
Counsellor on Placement (Deptford Green School)
Place2Be
04.2022 - 04.2023
Counsellor and Trainee Counsellor
Rose Bruford
02.2022 - 07.2024
Trainee Mental Health Social Worker
Think Ahead
07.2020 - 10.2020
Master of Arts - Religions
SOAS, University of London
09/2013 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Theology & Religious Studies
University of Bristol
09/2009 - 05.2013
October 2021- November 2023 | Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling | CPCAB| Simms Counselling & Training
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