Rebekah Robinson
Hillsborough,Lisburn and Castlereagh
Summary
I am a compassionate and community-focused counselling student with a strong background in supporting individuals and families through my work with SureStart, Women's Aid and Bryson. My passion lies in community-based support, where I value creating a safe, non-judgemental and supportive space for people to explore and make sense of their experiences.
Through my counselling course I am growing in my ability to work in an integrative way, drawing on different modalities to better understand and respond to a person's unique experience. I consider it a privilege to come alongside individuals in their therapeutic journey.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Regional Community Trauma Coordinator
Bryson
Belfast, Down
2024.09 - 2025.07
- Supported the implementation of regional development for the community trauma project 'Healing Together'. The aim of which to reduce the impact of post conflict community trauma.
- Cultivated sustainable relationships for model replication.
- Facilitated regular community trust-building interactions.
- Assisted our 'Subject Expert' Dr Eugen Koh and coordinated his trips to Northern Ireland.
- Promoted the development of Healing Together as an approach with managers and key staff across the Bryson Charitable group.
Area Team Lead
Bryson
Belfast, Down
2022.03 - 2024.08
- Provided support strategies and programmes to address needs of parents, children, and young people in ‘Thriving Communities’ catchment area.
- Assisted multi-disciplinary team in developing preventative services in line with project objectives.
- Established relationships with parents to support child development and promote interaction.
- Facilitated access to services for harder-to-reach families.
- Mapped local services and strengthened networks to benefit families in ‘thriving communities’.
- Collaborated with parents, professionals, and community projects to address needs effectively.
- Partnered with community programmes and health services to maximise opportunities for families.
- Supervised a small diverse team, ensuring tasks were completed effectively.
Playgroup Assistant (Bank Staff)
Busy Bees
Hillsborough, Down
2021.09 - 2022.03
- Helped children with their daily routines.
- Created and maintained safe, creative and stimulating environment for children to learn through play.
- Ensured every child felt valued and included through careful attention and interaction.
- Used wide range of resources suitable for children's ages, interests and abilities.
- Assisted in monitoring children's behaviour to ensure a positive learning environment.
- Supervised outdoor playtimes whilst maintaining safety standards consistently.
Career Break
Caring for Family
2011.10 - 2021.08
Outreach Worker
Women's Aid
Craigavon, Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon
2010.09 - 2011.09
- Provided one-to-one emotional and practical support to woman experiencing domestic abuse
- Completed risk assessments and supported safety planning
- Built trusting, non-judgemental relationships with service users
- Supported clients in accessing external services and resources
- Maintained accurate, confidential case records inline with safeguarding procedures
- Worked collaboratively with multi-agency professionals
Family Support Worker
East Belfast Sure Start
Belfast, Down
2006.08 - 2010.08
- Developed personalised care plans, identifying needs and working in partnership with parents to set achievable goals.
- Managed crisis situations effectively, ensuring safety for all parties involved.
- Provided practical and emotional support to families with young children.
- Delivered one-to-one and group based family support interventions.
- Certified baby massage instructor.
- Certified infant yoga instructor.
- Facilitated ‘You Make the Difference’ parenting programme.
- Led 'Cook It!' sessions.
- Signposted and supported access to community services and resources.
- Maintained accurate records inline with safeguarding and confidentiality procedures.
Education
Diploma - Integrative Counselling with a Christian persepctive
Vital Connexions
Northern Ireland 2025.09 -
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Studies
Stranmillis University
Belfast 2003.09 - 2006.06
Skills
- Active listening and empathetic responding
- Ability to build rapport and maintain safe, non-judgemental therapeutic space
- Integrative approach to counselling drawing from person-centred, psychodynamic and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) models
- Reflective practice and commitment to continuous self-development
- Understanding of ethical practice including confidentiality and safeguarding
- Ability to hold emotional material with sensitivity while maintaining boundaries
Timeline
Diploma - Integrative Counselling with a Christian persepctive
Vital Connexions
2025.09 -
Regional Community Trauma Coordinator
Bryson
2024.09 - 2025.07
Area Team Lead
Bryson
2022.03 - 2024.08
Playgroup Assistant (Bank Staff)
Busy Bees
2021.09 - 2022.03
Career Break
Caring for Family
2011.10 - 2021.08
Outreach Worker
Women's Aid
2010.09 - 2011.09
Family Support Worker
East Belfast Sure Start
2006.08 - 2010.08
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Studies
Stranmillis University
2003.09 - 2006.06