Kathryn Gilbert
Summary
Compassionate and empathetic individual with solid foundation in active listening and critical thinking, coupled with strong problem-solving and communication skills. Confident in working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams in the education and mental health sector. Well versed in providing support to individuals facing mental health and safeguarding challenges. Committed to making meaningful difference and enhancing well-being and safety of clients.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Peripatetic Mental Health Practitioner
Place2Be
Various, West Kent
2026.01 - Current
-Deliver Place2Be clinical interventions in various Place2Be primary and secondary schools in the West Kent area.
-Support West Kent team members where there is a need in their projects.
-Deliver Journey of Hope pilot intervention for schools interested in a Place2Be taster.
School Project Manager, St Gregory's
Place2Be
Tunbridge Wells, Kent
2021.11 - Current
-Manage the Place2Be school service at St Gregory's
-Complete clinical assessments.
-Manage referrals and allocations.
-Line Manage and Supervise a small team of volunteer counsellors.
-Manage the service safeguarding concerns.
-Liaise with school DSL's providing support, challenge and clinical insight with School and Place2Be safeguarding's.
-Carry out risk assessment and safety planning for students who present as a risk to themselves or from others.
Inclusion Manager and School Counsellor
St Gregory's Catholic School
Tunbridge Wells, Kent
2003.09 - 2021.10
Inclusion Manager (Sept 2003- July 2021)
- Provide educational and pastoral support for students with complex needs, SEN, emotional and mental health needs.
-Work collaboratively with DSLS, SENCO and Heads of year to support the school in responding to the needs of these students.
-Provide safeguarding support to the DSL team, carrying out actions, contributing to case discussions and decision making.
School Counsellor (November 2010 - October 2021)
- Provide counselling for students in year 7-13
-Complete clinical assessments
-Work collaboratively with DSL's to ensure vulnerable students are safeguarded appropriately.
Education
Level 6 Certificate - Counselling Supervision - Clinical Supervision
CPCAB Place2Be
London 2023.10 - 2024.05
Advanced Diploma - Humanistic Integrative Counselling
CPPD Counselling School
Hornsey, North London 2008.10 - 2010.07
2 A levels - Religious Studies, English Literature
Bennett Memorial School
Tunbridge Wells, Kent 1996.09 - 1998.06
10 GCSE's - including Maths and English
Bennett Memmorial School
Tunbridge Wells, Kent 1994.09 - 1996.06
Skills
Strong working knowledge of Place2Be IT systems
Good organisational and time management skills
Able to provide an appropriate balance of support and challenge
Able to remain calm and objective under pressure
Self reflective and resilient in response to challenge
Confident and clear when delivering presentations and key information
Strong working knowledge of Place2Be safeguarding systems and policies
Passionate about safeguarding
A good eye for detail
Timeline
Peripatetic Mental Health Practitioner
Place2Be
2026.01 - Current
Level 6 Certificate - Counselling Supervision - Clinical Supervision
CPCAB Place2Be
2023.10 - 2024.05
School Project Manager, St Gregory's
Place2Be
2021.11 - Current
Advanced Diploma - Humanistic Integrative Counselling
CPPD Counselling School
2008.10 - 2010.07
Inclusion Manager and School Counsellor
St Gregory's Catholic School
2003.09 - 2021.10
2 A levels - Religious Studies, English Literature
Bennett Memorial School
1996.09 - 1998.06
10 GCSE's - including Maths and English
Bennett Memmorial School
1994.09 - 1996.06