Thomas McCabe
Glenrothes,Fife
Overview
48
48
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Addictions Counsellor (Prisons)
NHS Forth Valley
Alloa, Clackmannanshire
01.2001 - 11.2025
- Fulfilled administrative duties whilst ensuring smooth operation of the facility.
- Provided comprehensive counselling services, resulting in improved patient wellbeing.
- Built a strong rapport with clients fostering a trusting environment conducive for recovery.
- Utilised motivational interviewing techniques towards empowering clients towards change.
- Demonstrated empathy and active listening skills during one-on-one counselling sessions.
- Handled case management responsibilities including record keeping, report writing and scheduling appointments effectively ensuring seamless service delivery.
- Assisted in crisis intervention scenarios, contributing to immediate resolution of issues at hand.
- Developed personalised treatment plans to achieve successful recovery rates.
- Conducted assessments of clients' substance use patterns for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Participated in continuous professional development opportunities to stay updated on latest research findings and therapeutic approaches in addictions counselling field.
- Enhanced patients' understanding of addiction through informative sessions.
- Conducted group therapy sessions, promoting emotional healing and peer support.
Charge hand
National Coal Board/ Scottish Coal
Kincardine, Fife
08.1977 - 12.2000
- Provided guidance and support to subordinates, improved performance levels across the board.
- Led by example, fostered a culture of hard work and integrity within the team.
- Inspected machinery regularly, prevented downtime due to unexpected breakdowns.
- Maintained high safety standards to prevent workplace accidents through carrying out daily tool-box talks.
- Drilled blast holes, handled explosives, removed debris after blasting and facilitated easy access and transportation of minerals from the mine face.
- Operated heavy-duty mining machinery for efficient ore extraction.
- Monitored environmental changes within mine, minimised health risks for personnel on site.
Skills
Interpersonal communication skills
Non-judgmental approach
Training facilitation
Advocacy
Collaborative teamwork
Certification
Smoking Cessation
Self Management and Recovery Training (SMART)
SPS Breakaway training
Timeline
Addictions Counsellor (Prisons)
NHS Forth Valley
01.2001 - 11.2025
Charge hand
National Coal Board/ Scottish Coal
08.1977 - 12.2000