Karen (Cassie) Reynolds
TORQUAY,Devon
Summary
I am a positive, dedicated and determined person who possesses a real passion for building rapport and making a difference to children, young people and adults. My knowledge and experience, coupled with my counselling qualification, have made me a resilient, supportive and empathetic practitioner. I am able to adapt to challenges, communicate confidently and am highly organised.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Trainee counsellor
The Windmill Centre
TORQUAY, Devon
2024.11 - Current
- Managed emotionally charged situations, providing immediate therapeutic support.
- Demonstrated empathy and understanding during crisis interventions, ensuring safety and stability for clients.
- Utilised various therapeutic techniques to facilitate clients' self-discovery journey.
- Fostered trusting relationships by conducting one-to-one counselling sessions.
TAS Coordinator & Parent Family Support Advisor
Ansford Academy
Castle Cary, Somerset
2017.04 - 2023.09
- Coordinate and chair monthly meetings for the Ansford/Wincanton/Bruton area.
- Build relationships with partner agencies, be the key contact for all matters relating to TAS and promote an environment where shared conversations can make effective change.
- Attend steering group and working group meetings and actively contribute to the development and effectiveness of the TAS process.
- Study and analyse data provided by County and use this to support schools to make appropriate requests to the TAS forum.
- Report to County providing the necessary Quality Performance Review paperwork and establishing agreed targets to maintain and develop good practice.
- Engage with children, young people and their families.
- Deliver support, information, advice and guidance in a variety of settings; school, home visits etc on a range of topics as appropriate.
- Understand and respond to safeguarding concerns.
- Ensure accurate record keeping and make requests for support to a variety of agencies when required, using the Early Help Assessment.
- Plan and facilitate Tuning into Kids parenting courses.
Creative Director/Dance Teacher
Razzamataz Theatre Schools
Yeovil, Somerset
2011.01 - 2020.07
- Manage and support staff, advise on lessons and performance content.
- Prepare and teach lessons within Razzamataz curriculum.
- Coordinate and prepare full scale performances in theatre settings, liaising with external theatre staff, completing risk assessments and the management of staff and all children.
Education
Advanced Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling - Counselling
Devon Counselling College
Newton Abbot, Devon 2023.09 -
NVQ Level 2 & 3 - Counselling
Strode College
Street, Somerset 2018.09 - 2019.07
NVQ Level 4 - Information, Advice & Guidance
Bridgwater College
Bridgwater, Somerset 2014.01 - 2015.10
NVQ Level 2 - Mental Health Awareness
Yeovil College
Yeovil, Somerset 2014.03 - 2014.10
NVQ Level 3 - Children's Care, Learning & Development
Yeovil College
Yeovil, Somerset 2009.09 - 2010.09
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to work autonomously and manage my own time
- Calm, empathetic and compassionate nature
- Approachable, willing to listen and engage with anyone in a non-judgmental manner
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Resilient in difficult situations
Affiliations
- All aspects of theatre, drumming and football.
Certification
I am trained to facilitate 'Tuning into Kids' parenting courses.
I have attended multiple relevant training courses.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Trainee counsellor
The Windmill Centre
2024.11 - Current
Advanced Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling - Counselling
Devon Counselling College
2023.09 -
NVQ Level 2 & 3 - Counselling
Strode College
2018.09 - 2019.07
TAS Coordinator & Parent Family Support Advisor
Ansford Academy
2017.04 - 2023.09
NVQ Level 2 - Mental Health Awareness
Yeovil College
2014.03 - 2014.10
NVQ Level 4 - Information, Advice & Guidance
Bridgwater College
2014.01 - 2015.10
Creative Director/Dance Teacher
Razzamataz Theatre Schools
2011.01 - 2020.07
NVQ Level 3 - Children's Care, Learning & Development
Yeovil College
2009.09 - 2010.09