Stacey Edmunds
Hook,Hampshire
Summary
Dedicated mental health professional with extensive expertise delivering psychotherapy and trauma-informed practice. Proficient in handling post-traumatic stress disorder and implementing mindfulness-based interventions to enhance patient-centred care. Skilled working with all ages including adolescents, with a strong focus on self-harm prevention strategies and resilience building. Prior experience has been gained working in various mental health settings helping to shape a well rounded and experienced professional. Demonstrates multicultural competency and excels in establishing rapport through empathic listening and interpersonal sensitivity. Committed to advancing therapeutic outcomes through cognitive behavioural therapy, EMDR, acceptance and commitment therapy, and effective risk management.
Offering strong interpersonal and communication skills, combined with compassionate and empathetic nature. Knowledgeable about active listening, conflict resolution, and creating supportive environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
High Intensity CBT Therapist
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Newbury, West Berkshire
2021.03 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify clients' needs and concerns.
- Provided protocol informed treatment within IAPT services
- Kept abreast of latest research in therapeutic techniques, ensuring best practice standards were upheld.
- Developed tailored treatment plans to promote positive behaviour change.
- Demonstrated high levels of empathy and understanding whilst dealing with emotionally charged situations.
- Achieved timely therapeutic results with structured therapy sessions.
- Utilised various psychotherapeutic methods for improved mental health outcomes.
- Assisted clients in developing healthier thought patterns which resulted in improved self-esteem and confidence levels.
- Maintained up-to-date records of clients' progress towards their therapeutic goals.
- Improved client's self-understanding with cognitive behavioural therapy techniques.
- Educated clients about various relaxation techniques for anxiety reduction and better sleep quality.
- Delivered effective therapeutic strategies by building trusting relationships with clients.
Community mental health nurse
Surrey and Sussex NHS Trust
Frimley, Surrey
2018.10 - 2021.03
- Conducted comprehensive mental health assessments to identify specific patient needs.
- Provided compassionate care for enhanced patient comfort and satisfaction.
- Educated families on mental illness management strategies promoting home-based care.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions that encouraged peer interaction and support using DBT and CBT techniques.
- Established rapport with patients to foster trust and open communication.
- Improved patient well-being by implementing effective mental health interventions.
- Responded promptly to mental health crises ensuring immediate intervention.
- Administered prescribed depot medication; monitored side effects for safety assurance.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team, ensured comprehensive patient care.
- Assisted with therapy sessions resulting in improved patient outcomes.
- Maintained detailed records of treatments administered contributing towards seamless continuity of care.
Mental health nurse
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Brixton, Lambeth
2016.09 - 2017.11
- Developed therapeutic relationships with patients, promoted mental wellness.
- Administered prescribed medication; monitored side effects for safety assurance.
- Educated families on mental illness management strategies promoting home-based care.
- Provided compassionate care for enhanced patient comfort and satisfaction.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team, ensured comprehensive patient care.
- Responded promptly to mental health crises ensuring immediate intervention.
- Coordinated discharge planning process for smooth transition of patients into the community.
- Conducted regular ward rounds; monitored progress and made necessary adjustments to care plans.
- Administered emergency first aid when required, ensured physical wellbeing of patients.
- Prevented violent situations, using de-escalation skills to manage aggressive patients.
Mental health support worker
Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust
Bournemouth, England
2014.10 - 2016.09
- Built trustful rapport with clients through consistent reliability and patience.
- Participated in ongoing training courses, ensuring up-to-date knowledge of mental health practices.
- Developed personalised care plans, resulting in unique patient support.
- Provided daily living assistance, promoting independent behaviour.
- Assisted service users by providing emotional and practical support.
- Liaised effectively with healthcare professionals, contributing to integrated services.
- Conducted regular welfare checks on patients to ensure safety.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - EMDR
Richman EMDR Training
London 2023.10 - 2025.07
Diploma of Higher Education - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
University of Reading
Reading 2021.03 - 2022.03
Bachelor of Science - Mental Health Nursing
Bournemouth University
Poole 2013.09 - 2016.05
NVQ Level 3 - Health and Social Care
Basingstoke College of Technology
Basingstoke, Hampshire 2012.09 - 2014.06
GCSEs -
Aldworth School
Basingstoke, Hampshire 2009.09 - 2012.06
Skills
- Psychoeducation delivery
- Post-Traumatic stress disorder handling
- Mindfulness-Based interventions
- Self-Harm prevention strategies
- Child and adolescent therapy
- Psychiatric medication knowledge
- Psychoeducation provision
- Multicultural competency
- Mindfulness practice integration
- Resilience and stress management
- Empathic listening
- Constructive feedback delivery
- Behavioural intervention planning
- Anxiety relief techniques
- Establishing rapport
- Interpersonal sensitivity
- Acceptance and commitment therapy
- Stress management techniques
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Trauma-informed practice
- Patient-centred care
- Risk Assessments
- Risk Management
Affiliations
- Camping with my family in our campervan
- Hiking
- Reading non-fiction books
- Novice gardner
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certificate of Higher Education - EMDR
Richman EMDR Training
2023.10 - 2025.07
High Intensity CBT Therapist
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
2021.03 - Current
Diploma of Higher Education - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
University of Reading
2021.03 - 2022.03
Community mental health nurse
Surrey and Sussex NHS Trust
2018.10 - 2021.03
Mental health nurse
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
2016.09 - 2017.11
Mental health support worker
Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust
2014.10 - 2016.09
Bachelor of Science - Mental Health Nursing
Bournemouth University
2013.09 - 2016.05
NVQ Level 3 - Health and Social Care
Basingstoke College of Technology
2012.09 - 2014.06
GCSEs -
Aldworth School
2009.09 - 2012.06