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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