Natalie Hall
Clitheroe,Lancashire
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong foundation in communication skills, risk assessment and management, and mental health assessment.
Experience and training in leadership and management.
Expertise in early intervention and prevention strategies, with a focus on anxiety and depression. Proficient in multi-agency working, empathetic listening, and compassionate communication, fostering effective interpersonal relationships. Committed to advancing mental health initiatives and enhancing collaborative efforts across diverse teams.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work history
EHWB Practitioner
CANW
2025.01 - Current
- Established trusting relationships with children and young people, promoting open communication.
- Delivered evidence based therapeutic interventions for low mood, anxiety, social phobia and panic.
- Managed risk relating to abuse, self harm and suicidal ideation.
- Provided education to parents and and carers about mental health conditions, increasing understanding and empathy.
- Liaised with school staff to share information where appropriate.
- Referred children and young people for additional support where necessary.
Trainee CYWP
New Era
Burnley, Lancashire
2024.01 - 2025.01
- Assisted children in developing effective strategies for managing daily life stressors, contributing to enhanced wellbeing.
- Observed strict confidentiality protocols whilst dealing with sensitive information.
- Managed caseloads effectively, ensuring all children received timely attention and care.
- Established positive therapeutic relationships, enhancing engagement by utilising compassionate communication techniques.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance the overall mental health support experience for the child.
- Analysed children's symptoms, leading to more personalised therapeutic interventions.
- Delivered psychoeducation to families, enhancing their understanding of mental health conditions.
- Conducted risk assessments to safeguard children from self-harm and suicide.
- Provided mental health support to children and families, as well as signposting community resources and local charities.
Team Leader - Emotional Therapeutic Service
CANW
2020.03 - 2024.01
- Fostered effective communication among team members enabling smoother operations within the department.
- Managed complex caseloads efficiently whilst maintaining high-quality care standards.
- Fostered a positive work culture by promoting open dialogue and transparency.
- Coordinated meetings to facilitate communication amongst team members.
- Cultivated an atmosphere of mutual respect and cooperation amongst team members, contributing towards better teamwork.
- Facilitated staff supervision and appraisal.
- Shortlisted and interviewed practitioners and provided training.
- Boosted team morale by initiating regular feedback sessions.
- Expedited problem-solving to deliver swift solutions during crisis situations.
Emotional Therapeutic Practitioner
CANW
2017.10 - 2020.03
- Established therapeutic relationships with individuals, fostering a supportive environment.
- Developed and implemented effective coping strategies, facilitating recovery.
- Assisted individuals in coping with traumatic events, fostering resilience.
- Advocated on behalf of individuals to secure resources and support services.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Children and Young People's Wellbeing practitioner
University of Manchester
Manchester 2024.01 -
NVQ Level 2 - Counselling Skills
Preston College
2019.01 - 2019.03
NVQ Level 3 - Team Leader training
Institute of Leadership and Management
2021.01 - 2021.12
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Central Lancashire
Preston, Lancashire 2008.09 - 2011.05
Skills
- Communication skills
- Leadership training and experience
- Risk assessment and management
- Mental health assessment
- Early intervention and prevention strategies
- Multi-agency working
- Anxiety and depression
- Empathetic listening
- Interpersonal skills
- Compassionate communication
Timeline
EHWB Practitioner
CANW
2025.01 - Current
Trainee CYWP
New Era
2024.01 - 2025.01
Postgraduate Diploma - Children and Young People's Wellbeing practitioner
University of Manchester
2024.01 -
NVQ Level 3 - Team Leader training
Institute of Leadership and Management
2021.01 - 2021.12
Team Leader - Emotional Therapeutic Service
CANW
2020.03 - 2024.01
NVQ Level 2 - Counselling Skills
Preston College
2019.01 - 2019.03
Emotional Therapeutic Practitioner
CANW
2017.10 - 2020.03
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Central Lancashire
2008.09 - 2011.05