Ruth Hutton-Smith
Peterborough,Cambridge
Summary
I am a highly skilled psychotherapist with extensive expertise in child, adolescent, and adult psychotherapy. I specialise in Existential and Phenomenological therapies. My proficiency in a diverse array of integrative therapeutic techniques—including cognitive behavioural therapy, Gestalt therapy, trauma-focused therapy, and psychodynamic therapy—ensures that I can tailor my approach to meet each client's unique needs.
I possess a strong ability in risk assessment and crisis intervention, allowing me to navigate urgent situations while effectively providing unwavering support. My commitment to building therapeutic relationships is rooted in nonjudgmental listening and empathetic communication, fostering an environment where clients feel safe and understood.
I prioritise maintaining client confidentiality and creating personalised treatment plans that enhance psychological safety and emotional resilience. My career aspirations include advancing integrative approaches within the NHS and private practice settings, which aim to significantly improve patient outcomes and promote holistic well-being.
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Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Psychotherapist
CASY
Newark on Trent, Nottinghamshire
06.2020 - Current
- Employed mindfulness techniques for anxiety reduction.
- Devised psychosocial education materials, promoting mental health awareness.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments for accurate diagnosis.
- Advocated on behalf of clients, promoting rights and autonomy.
- Maintained confidential client records in accordance with legal requirements.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic care.
- Provided crisis intervention services, ensuring immediate safety.
- Specialised in trauma-focused therapy methods, aiding post-traumatic growth.
- Developed individualised treatment plans to promote mental health recovery.
- Implemented play therapy techniques with child clients, improving emotional expression.
- Adhered to ethical guidelines whilst maintaining high standards of practice in psychotherapy.
- Participated in continuous professional development activities, keeping up-to-date with emerging theories and practices.
- Assisted clients in developing coping strategies to manage life transitions.
- Addressed issues of grief and loss through supportive counselling techniques.
- Applied therapeutic interventions for stress management.
- Cultivated empathetic therapeutic relationships to foster trust and open communication.
- Educated patients about appropriate coping mechanisms to help through tough situations.
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory requirements surrounding mandatory reporting and client safety.
- Managed diverse caseload with consistently positive outcomes and client satisfaction.
- Recorded patients progress and changed treatment plan when necessary.
- Provided CBT modalities to assist clients in adapting behaviours to meet needs.
- Built trusting client rapport to create safe and welcoming clinical environment.
- Utilised trauma-informed care to support clients in meeting therapeutic goals.
- Used trauma-informed modalities to facilitate patient trust and engagement.
- Adhered to agreed caseload management targets to minimise waiting times.
- Monitored therapeutic practices to evaluate effectiveness on clients.
Senior executive
Filmsim
Peterborough
01.2007 - Current
- Negotiated strategic partnerships with key stakeholders.
- Set up robust financial controls, ensured fiscal stability.
- Cultivated high-performance culture, achieved operational excellence.
- Expanded business into new markets to increase customer base.
- Implemented cost-saving measures, resulted in significant savings.
- Fostered a culture of innovation to stay competitive.
- Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes.
- Realised profit increase through stringent budget management.
- Formulated marketing strategies, boosted brand visibility.
- Developed and executed business strategies to drive growth.
- Supported company mission and vision with growth-focused business strategies.
- Analysed operational and financial data to inform resource allocation, making key decisions to meet established benchmarks.
- Oversaw daily operations to foster seamless execution of service delivery initiatives.
- Implemented annual budgets and enforced adherence to reduce overages.
- Liaised with board members to address annual budget requirements and corporate objectives.
- Partnered with management team to optimise operations and reduce costs.
- Established budgets based on historical, current and forecasted business data.
Psychotherapist
Mind
Peterborough
06.2018 - 08.2021
- Developed individualised treatment plans to promote mental health recovery.
- Cultivated empathetic therapeutic relationships to foster trust and open communication.
- Applied therapeutic interventions for stress management.
- Participated in continuous professional development activities, keeping up-to-date with emerging theories and practices.
- Employed mindfulness techniques for anxiety reduction.
- Assisted clients in developing coping strategies to manage life transitions.
- Specialised in trauma-focused therapy methods, aiding post-traumatic growth.
- Maintained confidential client records in accordance with legal requirements.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic care.
- Devised psychosocial education materials, promoting mental health awareness.
- Promoted psychological resilience by conducting cognitive-behavioural therapy.
- Addressed issues of grief and loss through supportive counselling techniques.
- Provided crisis intervention services, ensuring immediate safety.
- Adhered to ethical guidelines whilst maintaining high standards of practice in psychotherapy.
- Educated patients about appropriate coping mechanisms to help through tough situations.
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Provided client-focused therapy interventions within clinical settings.
- Managed diverse caseload with consistently positive outcomes and client satisfaction.
- Triaged referred patients to determine complexity and urgency of each case.
- Communicated with clients to schedule appointments and coordinate care.
- Recorded patients progress and changed treatment plan when necessary.
- Built trusting client rapport to create safe and welcoming clinical environment.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Utilised trauma-informed care to support clients in meeting therapeutic goals.
- Used trauma-informed modalities to facilitate patient trust and engagement.
- Documented all patient information outlined in service plans, treatment reports and progress notes.
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
- Adhered to agreed caseload management targets to minimise waiting times.
- Monitored therapeutic practices to evaluate effectiveness on clients.
Call listener
Samaritans
Peterborough
04.2016 - 12.2019
- Delivered quick response times with efficient call handling techniques.
- Improved caller experience with active listening and empathetic responses.
- Provided courteous assistance over the phone, contributing to positive brand image.
- Managed high volume inbound calls, ensuring effective resolution of client issues.
- Worked collaboratively in a team setting to achieve collective targets.
- Maintained calm demeanour whilst managing difficult callers for conflict resolution.
- Optimised customer experience by tailoring responses to individual needs.
- Facilitated strategic decision-making by producing accurate, comprehensive end-of-shift reports.
Counsellor
Childline
Nottingham
10.2016 - 10.2017
- Monitored client progress regularly by conducting follow-up meetings.
- Established trusting relationships with clients, promoting open communication.
- Assisted clients in coping with traumatic events, fostering resilience.
- Ensured ethical practices at all times adhering to counselling standards.
- Provided crisis intervention during critical moments, mitigating risk.
- Developed and implemented effective coping strategies, facilitating recovery.
- Managed confidential client records, ensuring privacy and security.
- Counselled diverse clients on mental health issues, addressing anxiety, depression, relationships, and substance abuse.
- Executed appropriate risk-assessment and mitigation strategies.
- Attended regular training and supervision workshops for improved service user support.
- Kept detailed, accurate records for well-maintained care continuity between support staff.
- Maintained confidential case documentation in line with data protection regulations.
- Provided mental health support to service users, as well as signposting community resources and local charities.
- Consulted with multidisciplinary team of professionals to optimise treatment plans for complex cases.
Education
Master of Science - Psychology and psychotherapy
Middlesex University
London 10/2018 - 02/2025
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Anglia Ruskin University
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire 10/2003 - 05/2008
Foundation Degree in Science - Psychotherapy
New school of psychotherapy and psychology
London 09/2016 - 06/2017
Skills
- Suicide risk assessment
- Therapeutic relationship cultivation
- Non-Judgemental listening
- Gestalt therapy knowledge
- Boundary setting
- Anxiety management techniques
- Client confidentiality respect
- Integrative approach in psychotherapy
- Open-Mindedness
- Self-Care advocacy
- Psychological assessment interpretation
- CBT for ptsd experience
- Experience in mindfulness-based cbt
- Humanistic therapies application
- Child psychotherapy expertise
- Psychodynamic therapy experience
- Child and adolescent psychotherapy
- Eating disorder treatment knowledge
- Interpersonal rapport building
- Anger management techniques
- Discreet record keeping
- Knowledge of dsm-5
- Psychopathology understanding
- Clinical assessments
- Developing client goals
- Developing relationships
- Emotional resilience
- NHS Band 7
- Treatment planning
- Psychosocial assessment
- Enhanced DBS
- Conducting individual therapy
- Case documentation
- Crisis Intervention
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Safety and risk assessment
- Self-awareness
- Building rapport
- Active listening
- Resilience under pressure
- Group dynamics understanding
- Psychological safety measures
- Interpersonal sensitivity
- SPSS proficiency
- Confident communicator
- Cultural awareness
- Project Management
- Case Management
- Existential psychotherapy specialist
- Stress management
- Client confidentiality
- Empathetic
- Play therapy techniques
Certification
indemnity insurance
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Psychotherapist
CASY
06.2020 - Current
Psychotherapist
Mind
06.2018 - 08.2021
Counsellor
Childline
10.2016 - 10.2017
Call listener
Samaritans
04.2016 - 12.2019
Senior executive
Filmsim
01.2007 - Current
Master of Science - Psychology and psychotherapy
Middlesex University
10/2018 - 02/2025
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Anglia Ruskin University
10/2003 - 05/2008
Foundation Degree in Science - Psychotherapy
New school of psychotherapy and psychology
09/2016 - 06/2017
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