Kate Stanislawska
London,West Ealing
Summary
Experienced HR professional and counsellor specialising in mental health and well-being support as a means to enhance employee engagement, accountability, retention and overall productivity within multicultural and neurodiverse environments. Demonstrates proficiency in communication, dispute mediation, and strategic planning for effective team leadership. Expertise in resource allocation, budget management, and regulatory compliance, Dedicated to creating equitable, supportive work environment conducive to consistent growth, high resilience, improved efficiency and successful business outcomes. Focused on diversity and inclusion strategies while advancing occupational psychology practices leading to improved business efficiency.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Counsellor
Thrive Together
Walton on Thames, Surrey
2026.02 - Current
- Managed confidential client records, ensuring privacy and security.
- Created individualised treatment plans to drive patient progress.
- Assisted clients in coping with traumatic events, fostering resilience.
- Ensured ethical practices at all times adhering to counselling standards.
Company Director
Own business
London, West Ealing
2015.10 - 2023.09
- Optimised financial performance with rigorous cost control measures.
- Achieved sustainable growth by fostering an inclusive work culture.
- Drove business growth with strategic planning and forecasting.
- Executed new policies for significant risk reduction within the organisation.
College Principal
Williams College
London, Central London
2011.02 - 2015.09
Director of Studies
Williams College
London, Central London
2007.06 - 2011.01
Assistant Director of Studies
Kaplan
London, Central London
2004.04 - 2007.06
Senior teacher
Kaplan
London, Central London
2002.09 - 2004.04
Education
Master of Science - Human Resoutce Management
Birkbeck, University of London
City of london 2023.10 - 2026.04
Professional Diploma - Psychotherapeutic Counselling Practice
Chrysalis
London 2023.09 - 2026.03
Diploma in Management - Management
British Council
London 2006.09 - 2007.06
Diploma of Higher Education (Level 7) - Teaching English to Speakers of other languages
Cambridge University
Cambridge 2004.09 - 2005.09
Master of Arts - Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages
Poznan University
Poland 1994.10 - 1996.07
Skills
- Ethical understanding
- Exposure and response prevention
- Psychoeducation delivery
- Communication proficiency
- Quality management care team member
- Neuro-linguistic programming
- Multicultural competence
- Group facilitation
- Mental health support
- Licensed Counsellor
- Assertiveness
- People Management
- Grievance, coaching, appraisal, conflict management and effective professional communication expertise
- Organisational awareness
- Stress resilience
- Time efficiency
- Diversity and inclusion strategies
- Occupational psychology
- Dispute mediation
- Interpersonal savvy
- Labour law compliance
- Employment legislation knowledge
- Resilience under pressure
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Equal opportunities monitoring
- Cultural awareness
- Team player
- Team Leadership
- Strategic planning
- Resourcefulness
- Crisis management
- Employee relations management
- Critical-thinking
- LEAN hr practices
- Resource allocation
- Contract negotiation
- Budget management
- Regulatory compliance
- Interpersonal communication
Timeline
Counsellor
Thrive Together
2026.02 - Current
Master of Science - Human Resoutce Management
Birkbeck, University of London
2023.10 - 2026.04
Professional Diploma - Psychotherapeutic Counselling Practice
Chrysalis
2023.09 - 2026.03
Company Director
Own business
2015.10 - 2023.09
College Principal
Williams College
2011.02 - 2015.09
Director of Studies
Williams College
2007.06 - 2011.01
Diploma in Management - Management
British Council
2006.09 - 2007.06
Diploma of Higher Education (Level 7) - Teaching English to Speakers of other languages
Cambridge University
2004.09 - 2005.09
Assistant Director of Studies
Kaplan
2004.04 - 2007.06
Senior teacher
Kaplan
2002.09 - 2004.04
Master of Arts - Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages
Poznan University
1994.10 - 1996.07