HELEN TUCKETT
Peverell
Summary
As a qualified social worker with over 25 years of senior management experience in complex mental health care, I am now seeking a change of career into 1:1 mental health mentoring and support. I am a dedicated and compassionate professional, with a proven ability to develop and sustain positive relationships that enhance self esteem and promote recovery. I am committed to working alongside others to develop their skills, confidence and coping strategies to achieve their goals. I am reliable, conscientious and self motivated, continuing to develop my own skills by completing my professional studies as a Counsellor. My warm, empathetic and boundaried approach enables me to connect effectively with others to achieve positive outcomes.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Volunteer Trainee Counsellor
Pregnancy Crisis Care
Plymouth, Devon
2025.11 - Current
- Completing my counselling training hours with this specialist local charity
- Providing 1:1 therapeutic counselling with clients (either face to face or online) who are experiencing issues associated with pregnancy ie stillbirth, miscarriage, post termination, infertility, birth trauma,
- Maintain accurate clinical notes while adhering to organisational policies and safeguarding procedures
Specialist Mental Health Mentor
Self Employed - Plymouth University & Arts University Plymouth
Plymouth, Devon
2025.09 - Current
- Deliver tailored assistance to enhance academic success for undergraduate and postgraduate students at University Plymouth and Arts University Plymouth.
- Formulate strategies collaboratively to support mental health and disability challenges, enhancing academic outcomes.
- Evaluate mental health concerns and suicidal ideation in students to ensure adherence to safeguarding protocols and enhance safety measures.
Registered Social Worker & Head of Care
Community of St Antony & St Elias
Totnes, Devon
2000.08 - 2025.07
- Senior manager responsible for assessment and management of clients with complex mental health needs, neurodiversity, ASD & often with forensic histories.
- Promoted independence and positive wellbeing when working with vulnerable adults, while managing risk and safety in challenging fast paced situations.
- Built positive, productive client relationships for enhanced goal driven outcomes.
- Respond calmly to manage crises and emergency situations.
- Collaborate with other professionals in health and social care to coordinate holistic support.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build trust with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Advocated on behalf of service users to protect their best interests.
- Established and maintained professional relationships to offer objective guidance and support.
Volunteer Trainee Counsellor
Student Wellbeing Service University of Plymouth
Plymouth
2024.09 - 2025.06
- Provided 1:1 counselling sessions for university students (18+yrs) presenting with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, grief, loss, abuse, trauma, addiction, neurodiversity, gender identity & sexuality, academic or financial distress – 63 hours completed.
- Face to face or online sessions provided- 1 hour duration.
- Kept accurate and clear records.
- Maintained confidentiality, boundaries and safeguarding.
- Attended supervision & CPD training sessions as required.
Mental Health Senior Support Worker
Community of St Antony & St Elias
Totnes, Devon
1995.08 - 2000.07
- Successfully empowered individuals to pursue hobbies and leisure activities, such as shopping and creative activities as well as more adventurous outdoor pursuits.
- Helped service users to gain ability to function independently in society.
- Determined ongoing client safety, promptly reporting concerns about abuse or safeguarding issues to care managers.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families facing challenging situations.
- Established and maintained working relationships with clients based on trust and non-judgement.
Education
NCPS Advanced Diploma - Therapeutic Counselling
Devon Counselling College
Newton Abbot, Devon 2023.09 - 2026.04
SEG Level 3 Certificate - Counselling Skills
Devon Counselling College
Newton Abbot, Devon 2022.10 - 6 2023
MA & Diploma - Social Work Studies
Exeter University
1987.09 - 7 1999
BA (HONS) - Politics
Plymouth University
1991.09 - 7 1995
Skills
- Empathetic & warm
- Attentive listener with excellent communication skills
- Problem solving and planning
- Excellent record keeping - IT competent
- Commitment to ethical value driven practice
- Stress management and self-care
- Maintain confidentiality & boundaries
- Reliable & self-motivated
- Calm and resilient
- Excellent knowledge of mental health and wellbeing
- Reflective and willing to learn from others
- Passionate and enthusiastic
PROFESSIONAL BODY MEMBERSHIP & ENHANCED DBS
- Social Work England - Registration number SW83289
- National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (Student Member) – NCS24-03207
- Enhanced DBS Update Service ID : C5858650208
Timeline
Volunteer Trainee Counsellor
Pregnancy Crisis Care
2025.11 - Current
Specialist Mental Health Mentor
Self Employed - Plymouth University & Arts University Plymouth
2025.09 - Current
Volunteer Trainee Counsellor
Student Wellbeing Service University of Plymouth
2024.09 - 2025.06
NCPS Advanced Diploma - Therapeutic Counselling
Devon Counselling College
2023.09 - 2026.04
SEG Level 3 Certificate - Counselling Skills
Devon Counselling College
2022.10 - 6 2023
Registered Social Worker & Head of Care
Community of St Antony & St Elias
2000.08 - 2025.07
Mental Health Senior Support Worker
Community of St Antony & St Elias
1995.08 - 2000.07
BA (HONS) - Politics
Plymouth University
1991.09 - 7 1995
MA & Diploma - Social Work Studies
Exeter University
1987.09 - 7 1999