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Phoebe Deidda

Summary

Qualified ISVA and therapeutic counsellor holding BACP registered membership (ref:00997967). Experienced and passionate about supporting adults and young survivors of sexual violence. Highly organised and dedicated to continued professional development to aid in my work with clients.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

ChISVA

Peterborough Rape Crisis
Peterborough
09.2024 - Current
  • Emotional and practical support to young and adult survivors of sexual violence and their family members.
  • In depth knowledge of the impact of sexual violence and experience advocating for the needs of survivors.
  • Coordinate with healthcare professionals and counselling services to ensure health and wellbeing of survivors.
  • Maintain confidentiality whilst dealing with sensitive information about clients as well as responding appropriately to safeguarding concerns.
  • Attend meetings and liaise closely with Social Workers, Police, Education and Mental Health Services.
  • Support survivors and their family through the Criminal Justice Process.

Victim and Witness Care Coordinator

Cambridgeshire Constabulary
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
06.2016 - 08.2021
  • Provided support to victims and witnesses of all crime including domestic abuse, murder and child abuse. Supporting with the impact of the crime and/or as attending court.
  • Use high levels of organisational skills to prepare victims and witnesses for attending court.
  • Work closely with the CPS, Police officers, IDVA and ISVA services.
  • Delivered IT system training to colleagues and senior staff.

Victim and Witness Hub Business Support Assistant

Cambridgeshire Constabulary
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
11.2014 - 06.2016
  • Provided administrative support to the department
  • Review high risk crimes and ensure risk assessments were carried out by the officer

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Therapeutic Counselling and Psychotherapy

University Centre Peterborough
Peterborough
09.2024 - 06.2025

Diploma of Higher Education - Therapeutic Counselling

University Centre Peterborough
Peterborough
09.2022 - 06.2024

Level 3 - Advocacy for Working with Survivors of Sexual Violence

Rape Crisis
11.2021 - 02.2022

Level 3 - Counselling Studies

Peterborough City College
Peterborough
09.2021 - 05.2022

Self Harm and Suicide Awareness and Prevention

Level 2
05.2022 - 08.2022

Level 2 - Counselling Skills

Peterborough City College
09.2020 - 05.2021

Skills

  • Empathetic
  • Organised
  • Emotionally resilient
  • Confidential record keeping
  • Safeguarding
  • Group facilitation

Counselling Work


  • Facilitate a group for survivors of sexual violence with the charity Don't Lose Hope Aiming for women to feel empowered and help to cope and recover from their experiences
  • 100 placement hours of voluntary counselling with adults and young people with varying presenting issues


Affiliations

  • Running, cooking, painting, clay work, sketching, playing football, dog walking

Timeline

ChISVA

Peterborough Rape Crisis
09.2024 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Therapeutic Counselling and Psychotherapy

University Centre Peterborough
09.2024 - 06.2025

Diploma of Higher Education - Therapeutic Counselling

University Centre Peterborough
09.2022 - 06.2024

Self Harm and Suicide Awareness and Prevention

Level 2
05.2022 - 08.2022

Level 3 - Advocacy for Working with Survivors of Sexual Violence

Rape Crisis
11.2021 - 02.2022

Level 3 - Counselling Studies

Peterborough City College
09.2021 - 05.2022

Level 2 - Counselling Skills

Peterborough City College
09.2020 - 05.2021

Victim and Witness Care Coordinator

Cambridgeshire Constabulary
06.2016 - 08.2021

Victim and Witness Hub Business Support Assistant

Cambridgeshire Constabulary
11.2014 - 06.2016
Phoebe Deidda