HARPREET KAUR
Summary
Dedicated mental health practitioner with a strong background in counselling and emotional well-being. Skilled in facilitating workshops, Art Therapy Mindfulness and providing psych-education to promote mental wellness. Integrative counselling approaches to support clients in achieving their mental health goals.
Passionate interest in supporting students, cultural and diverse competence and of understanding of various issues presented.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Cultural Counsellor
Al Hurraya
Nottingham
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Culturally Informed counselling offered specifically to Bamer community
- Referred clients to additional services when necessary, broadening support network.
- Created individualised treatment plans to drive patient progress.
- Volunteer at Gambling Addiction Awareness conference - training for staff and resources for clients.
Trainee counsellor
Victim Support West Midlands Police
Birmingham
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary healthcare teams for comprehensive safety/care plans.
- Utilised various therapeutic techniques to facilitate clients regain feelings of control
- Holding safe space during crisis.
Student counsellor
Birmingham Newman University
Birmingham
03.2023 - 07.2024
- Providing professional, confidential assessment and one-to-one therapeutic counselling, guide self help to undergraduate and post grad students experiencing emotional distress with a wide range of presenting issues and levels of severity. This also included members of the public that were referred by third parties.
- Maintenance of caseload within service policies, keeping accurate and confidential records case note as required by GDPR including statistical records of work with clients using PHQ , GAD7 & WASA forms.
- Working with a combination of Brief intervention IAPT to open ended private funded client sessions. Helping clients from students to members of the public to develop capacity to understand and manage their problems.
- Attending regular supervision and case discussion groups.
Education
Integrative Counselling Degree BACP Accredited -
Newman University
Birmingham 01.2022 - 03.2026
Advanced Polyvagal Theory for Counselling and Psychotherapy
Level 3 Counselling Diploma - undefined
Key Counselling
Introduction to Counselling
Nottingham City College
Skills
- Good communication, presentation, organisational, and administrative skills
- Collaboratively working within student counselling and well-being with a flexible and adaptable approach
- Building Rapport & Trust
- Cultural awareness
- Organisational and time management Prioritisation and planning Task coordination
- MS Office Suite applications Teams Excel PowerPoint Outlook Titanium Plus other client management computers systems
- Crisis Intervention
- Trauma Informed Approach
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
- Client-focused approach
- Non-Judgemental attitude
- Observational Skills
Certification
- MHFA Mental Health First Aider
- Safeguard Training Level 3
- Inspire Community Learning 2020 – 2022
- Coaching & Mentoring level 3, Personal Development & Coaching, Evolution Psychology, Substance Misuse, Counselling Skills
- Certificate level 3 & Counselling Skills Certificate level 2, Stress Management Course, Coping with Anxiety & Depression, Mental Health Awareness Level 1
REFERENCE & WORK HISTORY
Dr. Stephen Roberts,
Senior Lecturer - Counselling and Psychotherapy
Course Lead - Foundation Degree in Integrative Counselling
e: s.roberts@newman.ac.uk
Newman Health and Wellbeing Placement
Emily Evans Course Lead & Placement Co-ordinatintor
e: e.evans@newman.ac.uk
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
READING – interested to learn new things, read about new updates in the field of Counselling and Psychotherapy., Self-Development – enjoy listening to podcasts on mental health and fitness, Spiritual Practice – like to meditate, yoga and go on nature walks to calm mind
WORK EXPERIENCE
The Warehouse - Birmingham Friends of the Earth, environmental community hub, Volunteer as an Advocate, 2025-01, Actively supported and advocated for the 'Self-Compassion as Self-Care: A 4 Week Course in Compassionate Mindfulness' initiative, assisting with event promotion and engagement., Engaged with community members to promote self-compassion and mindfulness practices, helping to increase attendance and awareness of the event., Facilitated communication and provided information to attendees, ensuring a positive experience and addressing any concerns.
Additional Information
CPD Training & Ethical Commitment
Professional Memberships
Self Care & Hobbies
Seed Talks
Yoga Retreats
Hiking group
Value Creative Expression
Lead dynamic women's group therapy sessions focusing on resilience building and emotional regulation in a safe space.
Lead Vision Board & Goal Setting Events
PLACEMENT
- Al-Hurraya Charity in Nottingham
- West Midlands Police, Jericho Centre, Balsall Heath 2024
- Victim support – Integrative Counselling (IAPT Sessions)
- Supported the victims in following aspects -
- Help victims to cope with the emotional impact of the crime by helping them to develop coping strategies
- Build confidence / resilience /self-esteem / support networks
- Newman University, Bartley Green 2022-2024
- Health and Wellbeing – provided Integrative Counselling, Talking therapies (IAPT)
- Worked actively with students in university settings to help them express their feelings, understand and manage any difficulties they were experiencing
- Used discretion to carry out a range of therapeutic interventions, to meet the needs of individuals, in line with the BACP framework
- Worked competently with students of diverse backgrounds regarding issues of difference, whether it was student-specific, cultural background or the particular needs of students belonging to LGBTQ community
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
- Attended BACP student conferences
- Completed over 50 hours of CPD with Online Events
- Attend Sikh women’s aid annual conference
- Attend Taraki Mental Health Summit
Timeline
Cultural Counsellor
Al Hurraya
05.2025 - 08.2025
Trainee counsellor
Victim Support West Midlands Police
04.2024 - 08.2024
Student counsellor
Birmingham Newman University
03.2023 - 07.2024
Integrative Counselling Degree BACP Accredited -
Newman University
01.2022 - 03.2026
Advanced Polyvagal Theory for Counselling and Psychotherapy
Level 3 Counselling Diploma - undefined
Key Counselling
Introduction to Counselling
Nottingham City College