Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Reading, Walking in the Cornish countryside and listening to music.
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Lisa Arlington

Counsellor
Callington

Summary

I am an open, friendly and down to earth person, with a passion for counselling. I have extensive knowledge of working with Individuals and Couples. I have a experienced background helping many clients overcome personal challenges and cope with triggering situations. I help them to learn new skills and work together with their partners to develop healthier communication, therefore strengthening their relationships. Facilitating them to explore their issues and helping them to develop ideas and ways forward for themselves and their relationships.

Overview

60
60
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

Counsellor

Self-Employed at Counselling Connection
Roche, Cornwall, Cornwall
09.2017 - Current
  • Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
  • Engaged clients in conversation to help them to explore their feelings and the best way forward for them.
  • Help clients to deal with their realities and develop coping skills.
  • Assess clients to determine the best way forward for them, help client to decide whether Individual counselling, couple counselling or a referral to an outside agency is the next step.
  • Guide clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
  • Arranged and facilitated therapy sessions for individuals and couples.

Home-maker

Family
01.2003 - 01.2016

My husband and myself decided for me to be at home with our children while they were young. I went to college part time to gain all my qualifications as a counsellor.

Nursery Nurse

Penny Cottage
Worcester, WOR
01.1994 - 01.2003
  • Effectively communicated with moms and dads to provide daily updates about the care of their children.
  • Had a time table of activities for children to do through out the day. These consisted of Free play, sand play, reading, painting, play dough etc, outdoors play.
  • prepared daily hot meals and assisted the children to eat followed by some having a sleep.
  • Wrote reports annually for the children's parents.

Private Nanny

Mrs Mosh Bradley
Bromsgrove, WOR
01.1995 - 09.2002
  • Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating and school schedules for children.
  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
  • Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
  • Organized different types of activities to enhance physical and intellectual development.
  • Met children at bus stop to walk home and assist with crossing street.
  • Taught children everyday skills and language.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.

Shop Assistant

Golden Fry Fish Bar
Worcester, WOR
07.1992 - 08.2002

I worked here part-time up until my first baby arrived.


Served customers and communicated affectively.

Helped to keep the chip shop clean.

Opened up and closed up the shop.


Retail Shop Assistant

Frazier wines
Worcester, WOR
01.1993 - 08.1997
  • Addressed customer issues immediately to guarantee swift resolution.
  • Checked incoming orders and organized new stock.
  • Remained calm and composed in tense situations involving angry or upset customers.
  • Completed daily tasks accurately and on-time to support shop needs.
  • Greeted customers entering store and offered assistance with requirements.
  • Opened and closed shop using the alarm system.

Shop Assistant

Banners Foods
Worcester, WOR
09.1990 - 09.1995
  • Supported production needs by performing routine tasks using standard procedures and equipment.
  • Addressed customer issues immediately to guarantee swift resolution.
  • Checked incoming orders and organized new stock.
  • Remained calm and composed in tense situations involving angry or upset customers.
  • Served at the delicatessen counter

Shop Assistant

Balfour News
Worcester, WOR
01.1990 - 01.1995
  • Checked incoming orders and organized new stock.
  • Addressed customer issues immediately to guarantee swift resolution.
  • Supported production needs by performing routine tasks using standard procedures and equipment.
  • Remained calm and composed in tense situations involving angry or upset customers.
  • Greeted customers entering store and offered assistance with requirements.

Education

Level 4 Counselling Diploma - Counselling

Newquay Adult College
Cornwall
09.2014 - 07.2016

Diploma in Couple Counselling - Counselling

Open College
01.2021 - 08.2021

Level 3 Person centred Counselling - Counselling

Newquay Adult College
Cornwall
09.2012 - 09.2013

Level 1 and 2 in Person Centred Counselling - Counselling

Bromsgrove college
Worcester, WOR
09.2003 - 09.2005

Skills

Empathy

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Reading, Walking in the Cornish countryside and listening to music.

Selfcare is of the upmost importance to me, over the years I've realised reading and walking in the countryside is excellent for my mental health. I love nothing more than relaxing with a good book or listening to a interesting audio book.

Timeline

Diploma in Couple Counselling - Counselling

Open College
01.2021 - 08.2021

Counsellor

Self-Employed at Counselling Connection
09.2017 - Current

Level 4 Counselling Diploma - Counselling

Newquay Adult College
09.2014 - 07.2016

Level 3 Person centred Counselling - Counselling

Newquay Adult College
09.2012 - 09.2013

Level 1 and 2 in Person Centred Counselling - Counselling

Bromsgrove college
09.2003 - 09.2005

Home-maker

Family
01.2003 - 01.2016

Private Nanny

Mrs Mosh Bradley
01.1995 - 09.2002

Nursery Nurse

Penny Cottage
01.1994 - 01.2003

Retail Shop Assistant

Frazier wines
01.1993 - 08.1997

Shop Assistant

Golden Fry Fish Bar
07.1992 - 08.2002

Shop Assistant

Banners Foods
09.1990 - 09.1995

Shop Assistant

Balfour News
01.1990 - 01.1995
Lisa ArlingtonCounsellor