Sharon Freeman

• Compassionate and experienced Counsellor with 3 years of dedicated work in a SEN school, supporting young people aged 12–21 with diverse emotional, behavioural, social, and mental health needs. Highly skilled in trauma-informed practice, supporting self-harm, anxiety, depression, autism, ADHD, and emotional regulation difficulties, while using CBT strategies to help students develop healthier thought patterns, coping mechanisms, and emotional resilience.
• Committed to promoting inclusion, diversity, equality, and student wellbeing by creating safe, non-judgemental spaces where young people feel heard, valued, and supported. Experienced in delivering one-to-one counselling, crisis intervention, safeguarding, risk assessment, and multi-agency collaboration. Strong understanding of the importance of cultural awareness, diversity, and individual lived experiences in supporting mental health and personal development.
• Passionate about empowering students to build confidence, independence, resilience, and positive coping strategies. Now seeking a Counsellor role within a college environment where I can continue making a meaningful impact on student wellbeing and academic success.
• Provided one-on-one counselling for decreased behavioural issues.
• Trained in conflict resolution techniques to manage disputes effectively among students.
• Managed crisis intervention cases, resulting in timely assistance to students.
• Collaborated with parents for better understanding of child's needs.
• Promoted positive behaviour amongst students through reinforcement strategies.
• Coordinated with teachers, resulting in tailored support for students.

•Partnered with external support networks to deliver holistic

client care.

• Responded proactively to changing circumstances for optimised
• Service user care.
• Supervised small groups of adults with additional mental health
• Needs in assigned therapy groups.
• Maintained confidential case documentation in line with data
• Protection regulations.
• •Used assessment findings to action necessary Care plan
• adaptations.
• Kept detailed, accurate records for well-maintained Care continuity
• Between support staff.
• Supported integration of Service users back into community life to
• Maximise successful transition rate.
• Consulted with multidisciplinary team of professionals to optimise
• Treatment plans for complex cases.
• Monitored Service user progress, escalating concerns for swift
• resolution.
• Provided mental health support to Service users, as well as
• Signposting community resources and local charities.
• Attended regular supervision meetings for continuous learning and professional development.
• Assisted clients in exploring feelings with active listening techniques.
• Fostered a safe environment where clients could express themselves freely, resulting in trust building.

Drug and Alcohol Addiction Counsellor,

Moving Forward, Capel, Surrey

Kept detailed, accurate records for well-maintained care continuity

• Liaised with families and caregivers to develop balanced rehabilitation programmes.
• Consulted with multidisciplinary team of professionals to optimise treatment plans for complex cases.
• Attended regular training and supervision workshops for improved service user support.
• Provided emotional support during challenging periods of withdrawal symptoms, aiding patients' resilience.
• Fostered positive relationships within families by facilitating communication and support sessions.
• Administered Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques, reducing relapse rates amongst clients.
• Established strong rapport with patients, promoting an open and supportive environment.
• Optimised treatment outcomes through continuous assessment and adjustment of therapeutic approaches.
• Liaised effectively with external agencies to secure necessary resources for patients' needs.
• Facilitated workshops about addiction prevention in community settings for increased public awareness.