Mufeeda Kabeer
Caernarfon,Gwynedd
Summary
Compassionate and skilled Counsellor with experience supporting children, young people, and adults in one-to-one and group settings. Experienced in delivering client-centred counselling, facilitating workshops, and providing psychoeducation to families. Knowledgeable in safeguarding, risk assessment, and ethical practice, with a collaborative approach working alongside schools, healthcare providers, and community services. Committed to reflective practice and ongoing professional development to promote positive mental health outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School mental health Practitioner
Changes Health & Wellbeing
08.2025 - 01.2026
- Provided one-to-one counselling to children aged 5–11, addressing emotional, behavioural, and developmental needs.
- Conducted assessments and family consultations to identify appropriate interventions and support plans.
- Implemented safeguarding and child protection procedures in line with school and statutory guidance.
- Delivered psychoeducation to parents and carers to strengthen understanding of children’s mental health.
- Worked collaboratively with schools and healthcare professionals to support integrated care.
- Designed and facilitated group interventions, peer support activities, and mental health workshops.
- Offered adult counselling and wellbeing support for school staff through weekly school-based drop-in sessions.
Bereavement Support Volunteer
Cruse Bereavement Support
10.2023 - 08.2025
- Deliver one-to-one bereavement counselling in a safe, confidential, and client-centred manner.
- Support clients experiencing a range of grief, loss, and issues with sensitivity and professionalism.
- Assess risk and respond in line with safeguarding and organisational policies.
- Maintain accurate and confidential client records.
- Work within ethical guidelines, professional boundaries, and the scope of practice.
- Attend supervision, engage in reflective practice, and pursue ongoing development.
- Promote inclusivity and uphold the values of Cruse Bereavement Support.
- Supported individuals with physical disabilities, assisting with mobility and personal care to promote independence.
Counselling Volunteer
The Mix
03.2023 - 08.2025
- Provide emotional support and brief counselling to young people via phone, webchat, and digital platforms.
- Offer a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space to explore a range of issues, including mental health, relationships, and crisis situations.
- Assess risk and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns in line with The Mix's policies.
- Use active listening and client-centred approaches to empower young people, and promote resilience.
- Maintain accurate case notes, and adhere to confidentiality and data protection guidelines.
- Work collaboratively with supervisors and the wider team, attending regular supervision and training.
Counselling Volunteer
GISDA
10.2023 - 08.2024
- Provided in-person, one-to-one counselling to adults experiencing a range of emotional and mental health difficulties.
- Offered a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental therapeutic space using a client-centred approach.
- Managed therapeutic boundaries and risk within a community-based support setting.
- Maintained clear, concise clinical records in line with ethical and organisational requirements.
- Engaged in regular supervision and reflective practice to support safe, effective work.
Counselling Psychologist
Ashray Centre for Psychological Counselling
Edakochi, Ernakulam
02.2021 - 07.2022
- Providing Individual counselling sessions
- Experience in Handling cases of OCD, ADHD, Conduct disorder, PTSD and Anxiety related issues.
- Specialised for addressing difficulties experienced by trauma survivors.
- Specialised for addressing and handling issues faced by adolescent and school-age children
- Creates and manages plans for behaviour modification in children
- Assist and trains individuals for life skill development
- Psycho-education to care-givers of clients younger than 18 years of age and to primary supporters of adult clients.
Education
Master of Science - Counselling
Bangor University
Bangor, United Kingdom2024
Master of Science - Clinical and Health Psychology
Bangor University
Bangor, United Kingdom09.2020
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Mahatma Gandhi University
Ernakulam, India05.2019
Skills
- Individual counselling
- Active and empathetic listening
- Safeguarding & risk management
- Ethical practice
- Reflective practice
- Grief & bereavement support
- Family support & psychoeducation
- Compassionate and therapeutic expertise
- Multi-disciplinary teamwork
- Therapeutic knowledge in PCT, CBT, EMDR, AEDP, DBT, ACT, Metaphor Therapy, Mindfulness, ERP, Psychodynamics,
- Confidential record-keeping and reporting
- Passionate and Curious Learning
Certification
- Certificate on Counselling Skills, State Resource Centre, Kerala
- Certificate on Learning Disability Management Course, Calicut University
- Certificate on Telecare-Psychosocial Support for COVID-19/Natural Calamities and Manmade Disasters
- Certificate on Metaphor Therapy by Counselling Company
- Certificate on EMDR therapy-Part 1 & Part 2 Training by EMDR Asia Association
- Certificate on Bereavement Support Foundation Course by Cruse Bereavement Support
- Certificate on Youth Mental Health First Aider Training by MHFA England
Accomplishments
- Presented a paper on 'Behaviour Pattern on Difference among Coastal and Urban Culture in Kerala'
- Presented and co-authored for a paper on 'Qualification of BRC members of special education institutions'
- Participated in a state level workshop on 'Hypnotism'
- Participated in a national seminar on 'Neurodevelopmental Disability'
- Participated in a national seminar on 'Emotional Intelligence'
- Conducted a research work on 'Differences in Quality of Life and School Adjustment Between Tribal, Fishermen and City men'
- Involved in case discussion and management of assessment and diagnosis of mental and behavioural disorders in the inpatients
- Prepared case history and maintained case files and daily assessment sheets of patients with dementia, depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorders, anxiety disorders, PTSD and OCD
- Assisted with therapeutic techniques for dementia patients and anxiety patients with direct supervision
- Administered and scored written and verbal psychological tests
LANGUAGES
English
Proficient
C2
Malayalam
Proficient
C2
Hobbies and Interests
- Creating and sharing mental health content on social media
- Practicing self-care through art, drawing, meditation, cooking, and mindful walking
- Exploring new places through travel
- Promoting wellbeing and social connection
Timeline
School mental health Practitioner
Changes Health & Wellbeing
08.2025 - 01.2026
Bereavement Support Volunteer
Cruse Bereavement Support
10.2023 - 08.2025
Counselling Volunteer
GISDA
10.2023 - 08.2024
Counselling Volunteer
The Mix
03.2023 - 08.2025
Counselling Psychologist
Ashray Centre for Psychological Counselling
02.2021 - 07.2022
- Certificate on Counselling Skills, State Resource Centre, Kerala
- Certificate on Learning Disability Management Course, Calicut University
- Certificate on Telecare-Psychosocial Support for COVID-19/Natural Calamities and Manmade Disasters
- Certificate on Metaphor Therapy by Counselling Company
- Certificate on EMDR therapy-Part 1 & Part 2 Training by EMDR Asia Association
- Certificate on Bereavement Support Foundation Course by Cruse Bereavement Support
- Certificate on Youth Mental Health First Aider Training by MHFA England
Master of Science - Counselling
Bangor University
Master of Science - Clinical and Health Psychology
Bangor University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Mahatma Gandhi University