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Max Ghosh

Brighton,East Sussex

Summary

I am a Level 4 Integrative Trainee Counsellor with a background that combines professional customer facing frontline work with years of international travel and volunteering. My approach is centred on the therapeutic relationship, drawing on my experience in meditation to stay calm and engaged with clients. I am seeking a placement to further my professional development and to provide a reliable, non-judgmental space, bringing a kind heart and genuine empathy to the complexities of the therapeutic work.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work history

Payment Operations Specialist & Sales Support

Motorway (UK)
Brighton, Brighton and Hove
2025.04 - Current

March 2022 - June 2023

  • Support Under Pressure: I act as a calm point of contact for sellers and dealerships when they face time-sensitive or stressful onsite issues. I’ve learned how to stay composed and helpful when others are feeling the pressure of a deadline.
  • Collaborative Communication: My role relies on constant liaison between different departments. I focus on proactive, clear and honest communication to ensure everyone is on the same page and that problems are solved collaboratively.
  • Mentorship: Acted as a "Floor Walker," providing emotional and technical support to junior staff members while fostering a supportive environment.
  • Confidentiality: Handled sensitive personal and financial data (KYC) with a strict adherence to privacy protocols.

COVID-19 Support Team

Blue Arrow Agency (UK)
Brighton, Brighton and Hove
2021.03 - 2022.01
  • Frontline Community Support: Engaging with diverse groups of people, ensuring they felt supported throughout the testing process.
  • Community Outreach: Driving across East and West Sussex to distribute Covid Test kits allowed me to engage with a diverse range of people. I was a reliable point of contact for local businesses and community centres, fostering a sense of safety and support within the local area.
  • Public Reassurance: Provided a calm presence for members of the public during a period of high national anxiety, offering clarity and empathy. De-escalating any conflict that arose from members of the public.

Member Services

Defence Health (Australia)
2020.01 - 2020.06
  • Empathic Support: I acted as a primary point of contact for Defence Force members and their families. Handled complex enquiries regarding medical insurance at the start of the pandemic, managing the distress and confusion of policyholders with patience and transparency.
  • Sensitive Problem Solving: I handled a wide range of sensitive issues, from complex claims to formal complaints. I prioritised active listening and empathy to resolve frustrations, ensuring each member felt treated with dignity and respect.

Technical Support Agent

Asurion (Australia)
Melbourne
2015.08 - 2016.03
  • Empathetic Technical Support: Helped people of all ages (18–90) navigate the stress of a broken or lost phone; focused on keeping the conversation calm and clear while walking customers through technical fixes or device replacements.
  • Building Trust Quickly: Maintained a consistent 50% NPS (customer satisfaction) score by focusing on genuine rapport. I took pride in making customers feel heard and understood while resolving their technical issues.
  • Active Listening: Used active listening skills and direct questioning to identify the root of a customer's technical issues.

Fundraiser (Leader)

Pulse Advertising Group (Australia)
Melbourne
2014.12 - 2015.05
  • Resilience & Rapport: Door-to-door fundraising for sensitive humanitarian and medical causes (Red Cross/Peter MacCallum Cancer Foundation). Experience navigating rejection and challenging social interactions, turning potentially negative interactions into constructive and respectful dialogues.
  • Promoted to 'Leader': Responsible for continuous training and support of new employees. Experience managing small teams and being responsible for my teams sales targets.
  • Performance & Impact: Raised approximately $100,000 for various charities while working on a 100% commission basis.

Education

Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling -

CPTA
Brighton

Level 3 Certificate - Counselling Studies

CPCAB
Brighton

Level 2 Certificate - Counselling Skills

CPCAB
Brighton

Vipassana Meditation

200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training -

Vinyasa Yoga Ashram
Rishikesh

Teaching English as a Foreign Language - TEFL

I to I (Online) 140 Hours

3 A-Levels - Psychology, History, Media Studies

St Pauls Catholic College
Burgess Hill

10 GCSEs All A*-C including English, Mathematics and a Foreign language

St Pauls Catholic School
Burgess Hill

Skills

  • Active Listening & Empathy: Developed through many years of frontline roles
  • Building Rapport: Proven ability to establish authentic connections with a diverse range of individuals
  • Independence & Emotional Resilience: Developed through years of solo travel and volunteering across diverse cultures; possessing the internal resources and flexibility to remain steady and present during challenging emotional encounters
  • Ongoing Commitment to Self-Reflection & Presence: Through years of intensive meditation, yoga practice and personal therapy
  • Handling Sensitive Data: Experience managing confidential records and sensitive personal information

Interests & Self-Care

Traveling and seeing the world has always been important to me. I love staying active and 'in my body' through sports like BJJ, football, and rock climbing, as well as cold-water swimming and saunas. I balance this energy with a weekly meditation group and find a great creative outlet in journaling and painting. Spending time with friends and family is an essential part of my life also.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Payment Operations Specialist & Sales Support

Motorway (UK)
2025.04 - Current

COVID-19 Support Team

Blue Arrow Agency (UK)
2021.03 - 2022.01

Member Services

Defence Health (Australia)
2020.01 - 2020.06

Technical Support Agent

Asurion (Australia)
2015.08 - 2016.03

Fundraiser (Leader)

Pulse Advertising Group (Australia)
2014.12 - 2015.05

Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling -

CPTA

Level 3 Certificate - Counselling Studies

CPCAB

Level 2 Certificate - Counselling Skills

CPCAB

Vipassana Meditation

200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training -

Vinyasa Yoga Ashram

Teaching English as a Foreign Language - TEFL

I to I (Online) 140 Hours

3 A-Levels - Psychology, History, Media Studies

St Pauls Catholic College

10 GCSEs All A*-C including English, Mathematics and a Foreign language

St Pauls Catholic School
Max Ghosh