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Jillian Ferguson

West Kilbride,North Ayrshire

Summary

With varied professional experience, I can offer a highly adaptive skillset and knowledge from different specialisms. I combine this knowledge and skilllset with a love for inspiring and motivating, drawing on a variety of perspectives and approaches.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

CBT Therapist

People at Work
London
08.2024 - Current

Deliver remote sessions using brief therapy model to clients via their EAP. Conduct clinical assessments and manage risk. Communicate effectively with management.

CBT Therapist

SMILE Counselling Services
, Glasgow
01.2024 - Current

Facilitate long-term therapy to young people in education through The Robertson Trust. Conduct clinical assessment and manage risk. Develop long term therapeutic relationships.

Tutor

Self-employed
Glasgow
04.2011 - Current

Provided private tuition to children and adults from the national curriculum level to postgraduate level in a range of subjects including English and Social Science.

CBT Therapist

Kilmarnock Heritage Trust Counselling Services
Kilmarnock
08.2022 - 01.2024

Provided one to one and group therapy initially as a trainee and on a voluntary basis post-qualifying. Managed risk and conducted clinical assessment. Maintained records in line with GDPR.

Teacher

Pebbles Care
Dunfermline
08.2022 - 01.2024

Teaching care-experienced young people with complex needs. Engaged in training in safeguarding, child protection and trauma. Liaised with a range of services to maintain high standards of care and education. Delivered lessons across subjects including English, Modern Studies and Health & Wellbeing.

Teacher

University of Nanchang
Nanchang, Jianxi
08.2021 - 07.2023

Creation and delivery of courses including English Reading, English Conversation and Intercultural Communication. Engaging groups of 12-40 learners online, providing assessment, marking and feedback.

Lecturer

Ayrshire College
Ayr
08.2019 - 07.2022

Delivered engaging learning experiences in line with curriculum in Social Science and in Essential Skills and Supported Learning. Supported Additional Learning needs, neurodiversity and disability.

Teaching assistant

University of Stirling
Stirling
09.2017 - 07.2018

Supported adult learners returning to education and worked closely with student services. Facilitated engaging learning experiences for international students in the school of Literature and Languages.

Learning Support Tutor

West College Scotland
Paisley
04.2016 - 07.2017

Assisted students in various aspects of learning. Traveled between campuses to support learners engage in lessons, complete coursework and sit exams.

Researcher

Costar Commercial Property
Glasgow
05.2012 - 09.2014

Conducted commercial property research in a competitive corporate environment. Liased internationally to establish and maintain relationships.

Market Researcher

Pexel
Glasgow
01.2011 - 05.2012

Conducted mixed-method research for government agencies, businesses and charities. Following strict codes of practice, I conducted interviews, surveys and focus groups.

Education

Diploma of Higher Education - CBT and Groupwork

ACT Counselling Services
Glasgow
09.2021 - 06.2023

Certificate of Higher Education - Counselling Skills

COSCA
Glasgow
09.2020 - 02.2021

Diploma of Higher Education - Teaching

University of Stirling
Stirling
09.2016 - 06.2017

Bachelor of Arts - English & Politics

University of Strathclyde
Glasgow
09.2009 - 07.2013

HSK Level 2 - Chinese Language

Confucious Institute
Glasgow

HSK Level 1 - Chinese Language

Beijing Normal University
Beijing

Skills

  • Expertise in communication
  • Counselling skills
  • Listening
  • Interpersonal sensitivity
  • Diplomacy
  • Analysis and evaluation
  • Microsoft Office
  • Digital learning and facilitation

Certification

I have a PVG for self-employed work with children and adults. I am a member of BABCP and am currently working towards full accreditation.

Timeline

CBT Therapist

People at Work
08.2024 - Current

CBT Therapist

SMILE Counselling Services
01.2024 - Current

CBT Therapist

Kilmarnock Heritage Trust Counselling Services
08.2022 - 01.2024

Teacher

Pebbles Care
08.2022 - 01.2024

Diploma of Higher Education - CBT and Groupwork

ACT Counselling Services
09.2021 - 06.2023

Teacher

University of Nanchang
08.2021 - 07.2023

Certificate of Higher Education - Counselling Skills

COSCA
09.2020 - 02.2021

Lecturer

Ayrshire College
08.2019 - 07.2022

Teaching assistant

University of Stirling
09.2017 - 07.2018

Diploma of Higher Education - Teaching

University of Stirling
09.2016 - 06.2017

Learning Support Tutor

West College Scotland
04.2016 - 07.2017

Researcher

Costar Commercial Property
05.2012 - 09.2014

Tutor

Self-employed
04.2011 - Current

Market Researcher

Pexel
01.2011 - 05.2012

Bachelor of Arts - English & Politics

University of Strathclyde
09.2009 - 07.2013

I have a PVG for self-employed work with children and adults. I am a member of BABCP and am currently working towards full accreditation.

HSK Level 2 - Chinese Language

Confucious Institute

HSK Level 1 - Chinese Language

Beijing Normal University
Jillian Ferguson