Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Timeline
Receptionist

Michelle Marquis-Wood

Beckenham,Bromley

Summary

I am a student counsellor in the 3rd year of a Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling with a background in psychology and diverse professional and personal experiences to draw from. I am compassionate and supportive with the ability and skills to relate to others to facilitate a collaborative environment that fosters opportunities for independence, empowerment and personal growth.


I have a personal and professional understanding of the effects of domestic abuse which has led me to being passionate and committed to ending violence to women and girls.


45 hours of supervised practice working with woman of different ages Person centred/Integrative approach


Understanding of trauma and working with a diverse range of client in a culturally sensitive manner.

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Ability to provide high standards of care provision in line with current evidence based models of practice.


Attend weekly personal therapy and supervision sessions.


Attentive, empathetic and compassionate to meet individualised needs.


Strong initiative and calm under pressure to successfully manage challenging situations.


Student member of BACP,NCIP, practice in accordance of ethical principles.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work history

Education Welfare Officer

Access & Inclusion
Bromley, Kent
05.2021 - Current
  • Ensured thorough child safeguarding and welfare through diligent monitoring and risk assessments.
  • Supported families, pupils and schools in addressing and improving attendance, enforcing relevant legislation as required.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of attendance, absence management and pupil registration laws to aid education of schools and families..
  • Promoted independence and positive wellbeing when working with vulnerable adults and children.
  • Maintained confidential case documentation in line with data protection regulations.

Student Welfare Officer

Harris Academy
Beckenham, Bromley
03.2008 - 05.2021
  • Encouraged children and young people in care to engage meaningfully in education opportunities.
  • Helped potential learners to overcome existing barriers to learning.
  • Collaborated with other professionals in health and social care to coordinate holistic support.
  • Adhered to safeguarding principles to protect service users from risk.
  • Maintained accurate, up-to-date and confidential files in line with reporting standards.
  • Advocated on behalf of service users to protect their best interests.

Education

Diploma of Psychotherapeutic Counselling - Counselling

Reflect on Academy
Purley, Croydon
09.2021 -

Level 3 Certificate - Expressive Arts in Counselling

Reflect On Academy
Purley, Croydon
09.2020 - 08.2021

Skills

  • Experience of working with young people and families affected by domestic abuse
  • Experience of working with challenging behaviours
  • Non judgemental
  • Compassionate
  • Solution-based interventions
  • High emotional resilience
  • Knowledge of safeguarding
  • Active Listening
  • Ability to work individually and within a team
  • Committed to personal and professional development

Timeline

Diploma of Psychotherapeutic Counselling - Counselling

Reflect on Academy
09.2021 -

Education Welfare Officer

Access & Inclusion
05.2021 - Current

Level 3 Certificate - Expressive Arts in Counselling

Reflect On Academy
09.2020 - 08.2021

Student Welfare Officer

Harris Academy
03.2008 - 05.2021
Michelle Marquis-Wood