Lynsey Preston
Bishopton,PA7
Summary
I am a compassionate CBT Therapist with over 15 years' experience working as a teacher of modern languages, and 6 years of working as a guidance teacher. I have a passion for building strong therapeutic connections in order to support others to empower themselves to overcome their personal challenges in life, in a respectful, non-judgemental and sensitive manner.
Overview
4
4
Languages
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
20
20
years of professional experience
Work history
Associate Youth Counsellor
Lifelink YHS
Glasgow, Glasgow City
2026.07 - Current
- Developing strong therapeutic relationships with young people through cognitive behavioural therapy methods during one-on-one sessions
- Liaising with appropriate medical professionals to provide comprehensive care for young people
- Managing risk whilst observing child protection guidelines
Guidance Teacher
Kelvinside Academy
Glasgow
2007.08 - 2026.07
- Pastoral responsibility for approximately 90 pupils in school house, providing day to day support and guidance for pupils with a range of additional support and mental health needs
- Liaising with parents, Support for Learning and external agencies such as CAMHS and Social Services to provide appropriate support for individual pastoral needs
- Delivering Personal & Social Education classes, including Mindfulness to S1 - S6 pupils
- Working collaboratively with other guidance staff to implement current and relevant additional support and mental health guidelines based on pupils' needs
- Completed training courses in Mindfulness for Children and Autism
- Teaching modern languages, mainly Spanish, to children aged 5 - 18
Private Tutor
Di Ciacca
Bothwell, South Lanarkshire
2007.08 - 2009.06
- Facilitated access to curriculum for primary-aged boy with Down's Syndrome through tailored teaching methods and pastoral support, promoting effective learning from home.
- Improved communication skills through targeted practice in tutoring sessions. and boosted student confidence with one-on-one tutoring sessions.
Administrative Assistant
Aberdeen Chiropractic Clinic
Aberdeen
2007.01 - 2007.06
- Typed and proofread documents, ensuring clarity and accuracy for team communications.
- Maintained organised and up-to-date files, facilitating efficient record-keeping.
- Provided printing, photocopying, and scanning support, enhancing workflow for colleagues.
Support Worker
Aturem
Seville
2006.08 - 2006.12
- Assisted service users with personal hygiene to promote dignity and self-sufficiency service users with grooming, washing, and personal hygiene to foster independence and dignity
- Supported adults in developing independence through daily living skills adults with learning difficulties in living independently to perform day-to-day activities.
- Promoted well-being through engaging activities and support for service users' physical, emotional, and social well-being of service users
- Identified engaging activities to improve service users' daily experiences and organised engaging activities to enhance service users' quality of life
- Supported service users in learning new skills and gaining employment
Education
PGDip in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy & Groupwork - Counselling & Psychotherapy
Centre of Therapy (Abertay University)
Glasgow 2024.09 - 2026.06
COSCA Certificate in Counselling Skills - Counselling & Psychotherapy
Centre of Therapy
Glasgow 2023.01 - 2023.06
PGCE Secondary Education - Modern Languages
University of Southampton
Southampton07.2006
BA Joint Hons - Modern Languages
University of Strathclyde
Glasgow07.2005
Skills
- CBT Therapist
- Mindfulness Teacher
- Fluent Spanish speaker
- Modern Languages & Guidance Teacher
Certification
- ASIST Certificate (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)
- Youth Mindfulness Certificate in Mindfulness for Children
- COSCA Certificate in Counselling Skills
- SCQF Level 6 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health
LANGUAGES
Spanish - Proficient (C2) University
Italian - Advanced (C1) University
German - Upper Intermediate (B2) Goethe Institut
French - Upper Intermediate (B2) Open University
REFERENCES
References available upon request
Timeline
Associate Youth Counsellor
Lifelink YHS
2026.07 - Current
PGDip in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy & Groupwork - Counselling & Psychotherapy
Centre of Therapy (Abertay University)
2024.09 - 2026.06
COSCA Certificate in Counselling Skills - Counselling & Psychotherapy
Centre of Therapy
2023.01 - 2023.06
Guidance Teacher
Kelvinside Academy
2007.08 - 2026.07
Private Tutor
Di Ciacca
2007.08 - 2009.06
Administrative Assistant
Aberdeen Chiropractic Clinic
2007.01 - 2007.06
Support Worker
Aturem
2006.08 - 2006.12
PGCE Secondary Education - Modern Languages
University of Southampton
BA Joint Hons - Modern Languages
University of Strathclyde