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
02.2026 - 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
10.2015 - 09.2023
- 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
02.2011 - 09.2015
Director of Studies
Williams College
London, Central London
06.2007 - 01.2011
Assistant Director of Studies
Kaplan
London, Central London
04.2004 - 06.2007
Senior teacher
Kaplan
London, Central London
09.2002 - 04.2004
Education
Master of Science - Human Resoutce Management
Birkbeck, University of London
City of london 10.2023 - 04.2026
Professional Diploma - Psychotherapeutic Counselling Practice
Chrysalis
London 09.2023 - 03.2026
Diploma in Management - Management
British Council
London 09.2006 - 06.2007
Diploma of Higher Education (Level 7) - Teaching English to Speakers of other languages
Cambridge University
Cambridge 09.2004 - 09.2005
Master of Arts - Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages
Poznan University
Poland 10.1994 - 07.1996
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
02.2026 - Current
Master of Science - Human Resoutce Management
Birkbeck, University of London
10.2023 - 04.2026
Professional Diploma - Psychotherapeutic Counselling Practice
Chrysalis
09.2023 - 03.2026
Company Director
Own business
10.2015 - 09.2023
College Principal
Williams College
02.2011 - 09.2015
Director of Studies
Williams College
06.2007 - 01.2011
Diploma in Management - Management
British Council
09.2006 - 06.2007
Diploma of Higher Education (Level 7) - Teaching English to Speakers of other languages
Cambridge University
09.2004 - 09.2005
Assistant Director of Studies
Kaplan
04.2004 - 06.2007
Senior teacher
Kaplan
09.2002 - 04.2004
Master of Arts - Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages
Poznan University
10.1994 - 07.1996