Hannah Brunton
BATH,United Kingdom
Summary
Dedicated mental health professional with extensive expertise in child and adolescent therapy, specialising in resilience and stress management. Proficient in a range of therapeutic techniques including cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, and art therapy. Demonstrates a strong commitment to mental health advocacy and safeguarding practices, with a focus on child and family welfare. Skilled in developing behavioural intervention plans and providing support for autism spectrum disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Career goals include advancing mental health care strategies to enhance the well-being of children and adolescents.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work history
Mind Coach
Self Employed
Bath, Bath and North East Somerset
04.2020 - Current
- Assisted clients in developing healthier thought patterns which resulted in improved self-esteem and confidence levels.
- Demonstrated high levels of empathy and understanding whilst dealing with emotionally charged situations.
- Enhanced patients' coping mechanisms through mindfulness practices, resulting in better stress management.
- Adapted approach depending on the unique circumstances of each client case, leading to more personalised care.
- Educated clients about various relaxation techniques for anxiety reduction and better sleep quality.
- Developed tailored treatment plans to promote positive behaviour change.
- Contributed positively to team meetings, sharing insights from individual client cases.
- Participated regularly in professional development opportunities to maintain current knowledge within the field.
- Delivered effective therapeutic strategies by building trusting relationships with clients.
- Improved client's self-understanding with cognitive behavioural therapy techniques.
- Worked closely with families, providing them necessary support and guidance.
- Provided empathetic support to help clients cope with emotional distress.
- Achieved timely therapeutic results with structured counselling sessions.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify clients' needs and concerns.
- Ensured confidentiality of all client data in accordance with ethical guidelines.
- Maintained up-to-date records of clients' progress towards their therapeutic goals.
- Monitored client progress to update case records and reports.
- Participated in meetings and training to align with guidelines and procedures.
- Developed and implemented individualised treatment plans to fit client goals and objectives.
- Documented abnormalities, risks and changes of behaviour to plan for next course of treatment.
- Initiated cognitive behavioural therapy for anxiety and depression.
- Liaised with patients, families and doctors to align treatment goals and recovery.
SEN teaching assistant
St Saviours School
Bath, Bath and North East Somerset
04.2020 - 08.2024
- Employed differentiated instruction techniques for enhanced student understanding.
- Liaised with parents and carers regularly, fostering strong home-school relationships.
- Assisted in the development of Individual Education Plans, enhancing student support.
- Designed individualised lesson plans for improved academic performance.
- Enhanced student comprehension by creating adaptive learning materials.
- Provided one-to-one support to students, promoting self-confidence and independence.
- Created sensory stimuli for pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder; eased anxiety levels.
- Tailored teaching style to suit diverse learning needs, achieving increased engagement.
- Prioritised pupil safety during school trips; minimised risk of accidents.
- Coordinated special educational needs assessments, ensuring accurate diagnosis.
- Managed behavioural challenges effectively, maintaining a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with teachers to implement personalised education programmes, increasing student progress.
- Facilitated group activities to promote social interaction among SEN students.
- Improved classroom behaviour with implementation of positive reinforcement strategies.
- Worked with SENCO to ensure effective planning and delivery of Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
- Provided emotional support during challenging situations; instilled resilience in pupils.
- Promoted inclusion of pupils, guaranteeing equal access to learning and development opportunities.
- Built student self-esteem through positive encouragement, feedback and praise.
- Helped students to thrive, using motivational techniques based on individual attention and reassurance.
- Supported emotional and educational development of [Number] students with SEN challenges, including autism, ADHD and anxiety.
- Created a purposeful learning environment, applying behaviour management strategies in line with school policy.
Education
Diploma in Child Psychology - Child Psychology
NNU
Bath, Bath and North East Somerset 03.2020 - 03.2021
Skills
- Child and adolescent therapy
- Resilience and stress management
- Mental health advocacy
- Play therapy familiarity
- Child psychology understanding
- Behaviour modification tactics
- Obsessive compulsive disorder counseling
- Behavioural intervention planning
- Empathic listening
- Anxiety relief techniques
- Mindfulness-Based interventions
- Art therapy techniques
- Autism spectrum disorders interventions
- Post-Traumatic stress disorder handling
- Self-Harm prevention strategies
- Mindful observation
- Anger management strategies
- Hypnotherapy practices
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Mental health care
- Stress management techniques
- Safeguarding practices
- Child and family welfare
- Child psychology
Timeline
Mind Coach
Self Employed
04.2020 - Current
SEN teaching assistant
St Saviours School
04.2020 - 08.2024
Diploma in Child Psychology - Child Psychology
NNU
03.2020 - 03.2021
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