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Lauren Hunt

Harrogate,North Yorkshire

Summary

A qualified humanistic integrative counsellor and a lecturer at York St. John University. Experienced in working with a range of adults presenting with various issues including trauma, relationships, identity, self-esteem, anxiety, and depression. I work relationally in a person-centered/experiential manner to work with clients towards achieving their therapeutic goals. My practice informs my teaching which is grounded in Humanistic philosophy. I teach on the BA and am the Course Lead for the PGDip in Humanistic Counselling. I have an interest in research and supervise both BA and MA dissertation students.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Counsellor

Oakdale Centre
Harrogate, North Yorkshire
03.2023 - Current
  • Associate counsellor/psychotherapist at the Oakdale Centre offering face to face and online sessions for adults.
  • I work with a range of clients presenting with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, loss, trauma, relational issues, life changes, and bereavement.

Lecturer in Counselling/Course Lead PGDip

York St. John University
York, North Yorkshire
09.2022 - Current
  • Designed curriculum for BA and PGDip in Humanistic Counselling.
  • Delivered lectures.
  • Organised timetables and course structures to optimise learning outcomes.
  • Collaborated with other lecturers to share best practices in teaching methodologies.
  • Fostered a stimulating and accessible learning environment through open discussions.
  • Supervised BA and postgraduate students' research for high-quality dissertations.
  • Contributed to departmental meetings and committees for strategic decision-making.
  • Ensured up-to-date subject knowledge with continuous professional development.
  • Provided feedback on student work, improved academic performance.
  • Served as personal tutor for struggling students, increased pass rates.
  • Offered academic and pastoral support to students requiring additional help.
  • Varied teaching strategies, catering to educational needs of young adults and mature students.
  • Established and maintained Moodle sites for effective course management.
  • Participated in conferences to enhance professional development.
  • Liaised with BACP to uphold industry standards.
  • Maintained lists of supervisors and placement providers for student placements.
  • Conducted interviews for PGDip candidates, overseeing selection process.

Counsellor

Police Treatment Centres
Harrogate, North Yorkshire
07.2022 - Current
  • Secured contract with Police Treatment Centres to deliver short-term counselling for police officers during two-week wellbeing residential addressing various presenting issues.

Counsellor

Talking Spaces & Just B, St. Michael's Hospice
Harrogate, North Yorkshire
11.2020 - 08.2022
  • Counsellor for Talking Spaces and Just ‘B’ offering face to face and online counselling to adult clients presenting with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, relational issues, and bereavement.

English Teacher

Pumpkin English School
Miyazaki, Japan
05.2010 - 09.2013

English Teacher

Family English Club
Kagoshima, Japan
05.2009 - 04.2010

English Teacher

DaYeLin Kindergarten
Suji, South Korea
10.2007 - 02.2009

English teacher

School Carson
Suwon , South Korea
09.2006 - 09.2007

Education

Master of Arts - Counselling

York St. John University
York
09.2019 - 08.2022

Certificate in Counselling Skills - Counselling

York St John University
York
10.2018 - 04.2019

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Psychology

Saint Mary's University
Halifax, Canada
09.2002 - 06.2006

Skills

  • Course Lead
  • BA/MA Supervisor
  • MBACP, registered member
  • MA qualified
  • Person-Centred experiential/relational counsellor
  • Current full DBS check
  • Face to face & Online Counselling
  • Online & Telephone Certified Counsellor
  • Safeguarding


Certification

  • Member of ahp The Association for Humanistic Psychology, since September, 2024
  • CDP, Trauma and the Body; Dissociation and Somatisation, February 2024
  • Level 3 Safeguarding Children, Virtual College, January 2023
  • Level 3 Safeguarding Adults, Virtual College, December 2022
  • Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling (80 Hours), Counselling Tutor, January 2022
  • CPD: Information Governance Online Training Course, Relias Learning, February 2020
  • Certificate in Introduction to Online and Telephone Counselling (10 Hours), Counselling Tutor, November 2020
  • CPD, Existential Courage- Workshop with Emmy van Deurzen, April 2020




Timeline

Counsellor

Oakdale Centre
03.2023 - Current

Lecturer in Counselling/Course Lead PGDip

York St. John University
09.2022 - Current

Counsellor

Police Treatment Centres
07.2022 - Current

Counsellor

Talking Spaces & Just B, St. Michael's Hospice
11.2020 - 08.2022

Master of Arts - Counselling

York St. John University
09.2019 - 08.2022

Certificate in Counselling Skills - Counselling

York St John University
10.2018 - 04.2019

English Teacher

Pumpkin English School
05.2010 - 09.2013

English Teacher

Family English Club
05.2009 - 04.2010

English Teacher

DaYeLin Kindergarten
10.2007 - 02.2009

English teacher

School Carson
09.2006 - 09.2007

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Psychology

Saint Mary's University
09.2002 - 06.2006

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