- I enjoy Yoga and I frequently have individual sessions with a Yoga Teacher This enables me to maintain my physical health as well as my mental and emotional wellbeing
- Family time with my Husband, teenage daughters and dog Sophie
Nuala Dyer
Gloucester,England
Summary
Dedicated mental health practitioner with 28 years of clinical experience in roles including Senior Mental Health Practitioner and Registered Mental Health Nurse. Specialises in client assessment, trauma-informed care, and crisis intervention while ensuring ethical compliance and professional boundaries. Develops tailored therapy plans and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to integrate mental and physical healthcare, committed to continuous professional development and adherence to regulatory standards.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Mental Health Practitoner
Gloucestershire NHS Foundation Trust
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
01.2026 - Current
- Supported clients experiencing mental health crises, providing trauma-informed care to foster safety and wellbeing.
- Implemented safeguarding measures for vulnerable clients, protecting them from harm.
- Maintained strict compliance with Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and associated statutory guidance and Code of Practice.
- Performed throughout client assessments,, taking detailed notes in alignment with client privacy policies.
- Liaised with healthcare providers to integrate mental and physical health care for clients.
- Worked with clients experiencing substance abuse issues, offering links to support groups and rehabilitation programmes.
- Provided referrals for other allied health practitioners to facilitate cohesive care for clients.
- Presented clients with alternative approaches to resolving identified problems using positive coping skills and methods.
- Attended mandatory in-house and external training for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
- Referred clients to various community resources for additional support with housing, transport or childcare.
Psychodynamic Counsellor
Self Employed Nuala Dyer Counselling and Wellbeing
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
11.2025 - Current
- Provided empathetic counselling support to individuals facing mental health challenges, facilitating their journey towards wellbeing.
- Encouraged clients to become open and talk about their feelings using motivation, empathy and support.
- Conducted initial assessments to understand client needs, developing tailored therapy plans for effective treatment.
- Conducted counselling using a wide range of methods, including face-to-face, phone, live chat and Zoom.
- Monitored client progress through feedback sessions, adjusting therapy plans to meet evolving needs and goals.
- Established a safe and trusting environment for therapy, enabling clients to freely express themselves without judgment.
- Supported patients through complex life challenges and changes, advising and guiding them in making difficult decisions.
- Listened carefully, asked questions and confirmed understanding of clients' situation and needs.
- Demonstrated warm, welcoming and companionable service, communicating empathetically with a diverse range of people and needs.
- Maintained confidential records of therapy sessions, adhering to professional ethical standards and data protection regulations.
- Kept detailed records up to date, maintaining strict confidentiality to safeguard clients.
- Participated in continuous professional development, keeping abreast of the latest counselling theories and practices.
- Attended regular Clinical Supervision in adherence with the BACP requirements.
- Performed all duties in line with relevant compliance, legal requirements and internal safeguarding policies.
- I am registered with the BACP, NMC as an RMN, and with the UK Reiki Federation as a Reiki Practitioner.
Previous roles as an RMN in the NHS and Education
Various
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
06.1998 - 01.2026
- Before my current role in the NHS, I worked as a Charge Nurse, as part of the management team on an Acute Inpatient Ward in Adult Psychiatry. I worked in this area for almost 5 years.
- Developed Mental Health and Wellbeing Co-ordinator role in Student Services at University of Gloucestershire; contributed to the establishment of Mental Health and Wellbeing Service over 11 years.
- Trained and mentored employees to maximise team performance.
- Demonstrated consistent hard work and dedication to achieve results and improve operations.
- Built and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Strengthened working relationships through active participation in team-building activities.
- Prepared written communications, documents, and reports to support operational needs and enhance information sharing.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Psychodynamic Counselling
Gloucestershire Counselling Service
Stroud, Gloucestershire01-2024
Diploma of Higher Education - Integrated Approaches to Serious Mental Illness
University of Gloucestershire
Cheltenham01-2008
Diploma of Higher Education - Mental Health Nursing
University of the West of England
Bristol01-2004
Bachelor of Science - BSc (HONS) Psychology
University of Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton01-1998
Skills
- Client assessment
- Trauma-informed care
- Crisis intervention
- Safeguarding measures
- Confidential record keeping
- Team collaboration
- Mental health advocacy
- Therapeutic communication
- Ethical compliance
- Continuous professional development
- Client relationship management
- Progress monitoring
- Positive attitude
- Communication skills
- Creative thinking
- Mental health assessment
- Safeguarding vulnerable adults
- Time management
- Patient confidentiality awareness
- Relationship Management
- Report writing
- Clinical assessment
- Risk Management
- Clinical documentation
- Empathetic listening
- Professional boundaries
- Clinical Supervision
- Counselling
Interests
Timeline
Senior Mental Health Practitoner
Gloucestershire NHS Foundation Trust
01.2026 - Current
Psychodynamic Counsellor
Self Employed Nuala Dyer Counselling and Wellbeing
11.2025 - Current
Previous roles as an RMN in the NHS and Education
Various
06.1998 - 01.2026
Diploma of Higher Education - Psychodynamic Counselling
Gloucestershire Counselling Service
Diploma of Higher Education - Integrated Approaches to Serious Mental Illness
University of Gloucestershire
Diploma of Higher Education - Mental Health Nursing
University of the West of England
Bachelor of Science - BSc (HONS) Psychology
University of Wolverhampton