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Sarah Evans

Caterham,Surrey

Summary

Qualified counsellor with Level 4 Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Six years of experience as a Wellbeing Advisor in a college setting, providing support and guidance to students and staff on various issues. Completed a Postgraduate diploma in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and served as an Honorary Psychotherapist at Westminster Psychotherapy Service for four years. Strong communication and active listening skills, with a calm and empathetic approach to emotional and psychological support.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Wellbeing Advisor

John Ruskin College
Croydon, Surrey
10.2017 - 07.2023
  • Facilitated one-on-one and group counselling sessions for students facing personal challenges.
  • Supported individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, bereavement, and identity issues.
  • Provided tailored long-term and short-term support, referring students to external services as needed.
  • Delivered workshops on managing exam stress and anxiety for small student groups.
  • Advised staff on phased returns to work while managing mental health concerns.
  • Participated in monthly supervision with a qualified counsellor and maintained accurate clinical records.
  • Collaborated with safeguarding team to ensure effective support for mental health issues.
  • Guided staff and HR on strategies to assist students and colleagues with mental health challenges.

Mental Health Workshop Facilitator/Content Developer

Benevolent Health
London
03.2018 - 02.2019
  • Delivered workshops on workplace mental health to enhance awareness and support.
  • Guided individuals in recognising early warning signs of poor mental health.
  • Created self-help materials for online access, addressing stress, anxiety, and depression.

Honorary Psychotherapist

Central and North-West London NHS Foundation Trust
London
11.2014 - 02.2018
  • Conducted weekly psychotherapy sessions for patients referred for various mental health issues.
  • Provided support to individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, body dysmorphia, OCD, personality disorders, and post-traumatic stress.
  • Participated in weekly group supervision led by the Lead Consultant Psychiatrist/Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist.

Voluntary Support Worker

Foxley Lane Women's Service
Purley, Surrey
09.2014 - 12.2014
  • Facilitated participation in activities for women aged 16 to 65 experiencing mental health crises.
  • Provided support by actively listening to patients during hand-over time.
  • Assisted in alleviating anxiety through empathetic engagement with patients.

Art Teacher, Religious Education Teacher, PSHEE Teacher and Year Group Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator, Restorative Justice Representative

Riddlesdown High School
Purley, Surrey
09.2005 - 10.2013
  • Taught Art across all year groups up to GCSE and A-Level standards.
  • Developed and implemented workshops for gifted pupils alongside schemes of work.
  • Instructed lower school pupils in Religious Education.
  • Promoted to Year Group SENCo in September 2007, managing diverse special educational needs.
  • Ensured adequate provisions enabled SEN pupils to access the curriculum effectively.
  • Authored Individual Education Plans for SEN pupils, including targeted objectives.
  • Conducted one-to-one Art sessions for therapeutic support of emotionally vulnerable pupils.
  • Served as designated teacher for Looked After pupils, coordinating with foster carers and social workers.

Education

Level 4 Diploma - Therapeutic Counselling

Counselling & Psychotherapy Training Academy
Brighton, East Sussex
09.2022 - 01.2024

Postgraduate Diploma - Foundations of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation
London
09.2014 - 07.2016

Postgraduate Diploma - Secondary Education (Art and Design)

University of Greenwich
London
09.2003 - 07.2005

Bachelor of Arts with Honours - Art and History

Canterbury Christ Church University
Canterbury
09.2000 - 07.2003

Skills

  • Client-Centred approach
  • Client documentation
  • 1-to-1 counselling
  • Patience and calmness
  • Empathetic
  • Attentive listening
  • Ethical understanding
  • Professional boundaries

Affiliations

  • Walking meditation
  • Drawing and Painting
  • Cooking

Accomplishments

Awarded Best Contribution by a New Employee/Rising Star at John Ruskin College


Certification

Mental Health First Aider, MHFA England, 2018

Introduction to Counselling and Psychotherapy (D12), The Tavistock Centre, London 2014

Understanding Personality Disorders, Deep Release Ltd, Surrey 2014

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), General Teaching Council for England, 2005

Full Driving License




Timeline

Level 4 Diploma - Therapeutic Counselling

Counselling & Psychotherapy Training Academy
09.2022 - 01.2024

Mental Health Workshop Facilitator/Content Developer

Benevolent Health
03.2018 - 02.2019

Wellbeing Advisor

John Ruskin College
10.2017 - 07.2023

Honorary Psychotherapist

Central and North-West London NHS Foundation Trust
11.2014 - 02.2018

Postgraduate Diploma - Foundations of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation
09.2014 - 07.2016

Voluntary Support Worker

Foxley Lane Women's Service
09.2014 - 12.2014

Art Teacher, Religious Education Teacher, PSHEE Teacher and Year Group Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator, Restorative Justice Representative

Riddlesdown High School
09.2005 - 10.2013

Postgraduate Diploma - Secondary Education (Art and Design)

University of Greenwich
09.2003 - 07.2005

Bachelor of Arts with Honours - Art and History

Canterbury Christ Church University
09.2000 - 07.2003

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