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Sandrine Marinho

London

Summary

Qualified integrative counsellor with expertise in person-centred, psychodynamic, solution-focused, existential, and Gestalt approaches. Experienced in supporting clients with a wide range of presentations, including anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship and attachment issues, and loss. Trauma-informed and culturally sensitive, with awareness of neurodivergent needs. Strong ability to build trust and rapport, fostering resilience, personal growth, and effective therapeutic outcomes. Successfully guided numerous clients through challenging personal issues, leading to measurable improvements in mental well-being and resilience.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Iapt Service Step 3 Counsellor

NHS Talking Therapies
Wandsworth
08.2024 - 08.2025
  • Working with an integrated Iapt stepped model delivered in partnership with SWLT NHS Trust.
  • Accepted referrals via agreed protocol.
  • Kept record of all clinical activities in line with service protocols.
  • Provided 6 to 12 counselling sessions online and face-to-face at all risk levels.
  • Attained 95% recovery, as measured against NHS recovery guidelines using the GAD-7 and PHQ-9 outcome measures.

French Teaching Assistant

Camden School For Girls
Camden
03.2019 - 12.2023

Supported French A-level students individually to enhance academic performance.

  • Created a safe environment for discussing personal issues and stressors during and after lockdown, on a one-to-one basis for 40 minutes for each student.
  • Prepared classroom materials to facilitate efficient lesson delivery.

Beanstalk Reading Helper

Beanstalk Charity
Fulham
01.2016 - 04.2017
  • Providing literacy support to improve their ability and increase the children's confidence in a safe environment.

Victim Support Volunteer

Victim Support
Earls Court
01.2010 - 02.2011
  • Maintained accurate records of client interactions for future reference and continuity of care.
  • Enhanced user experience with patience and understanding in difficult situations.
  • Provided emotional support to victims of crime, fostering a safe environment.
  • Utilised effective communication techniques to understand user's feelings or concerns better.

Education

Diploma in Integrative Counselling (Level 4/5) - Accredited by BACP

The Awareness Centre
London

Special Education Needs Diploma (Level 3) - SEN

Stonebridge Associated Colleges
London
01.2016 - 10.2018

Degree in Marketing - Marketing

Ecole Nationale De Commerce
Paris
09.1990 - 07.1992

Skills

  • Anxiety and depression management
  • Suicide risk assessment
  • Non-judgmental and warm attitude
  • Client-centred approach
  • One-on-one counselling
  • Patience and calmness
  • Empathy in practice
  • Attachment and attunement support
  • Integrative counselling techniques
  • NHS familiarity
  • Trauma-informed care practices

Certification

Registered Member BACP 414919

Languages

English
Fluent
French
Native

CPD

  • Suicide awareness and response training
  • Depression and young people
  • Attachment perspective on choosing
  • Understanding GDPR
  • Race, culture and anti-discrimination competence framework

Timeline

Iapt Service Step 3 Counsellor

NHS Talking Therapies
08.2024 - 08.2025

French Teaching Assistant

Camden School For Girls
03.2019 - 12.2023

Beanstalk Reading Helper

Beanstalk Charity
01.2016 - 04.2017

Special Education Needs Diploma (Level 3) - SEN

Stonebridge Associated Colleges
01.2016 - 10.2018

Victim Support Volunteer

Victim Support
01.2010 - 02.2011

Degree in Marketing - Marketing

Ecole Nationale De Commerce
09.1990 - 07.1992

Diploma in Integrative Counselling (Level 4/5) - Accredited by BACP

The Awareness Centre
Sandrine Marinho