VALENTINA GKOULIEVA
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Summary
Dedicated and results-driven professional with over 10 years of leadership experience at Savoir Beds at Harrods, now transitioning into a career in counselling and psychotherapy. Currently training in a BACP-accredited Diploma in Integrative Counselling at The Awareness Centre. Holds a Master of Science in Child and Adolescent Psychology and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Passionate about relational depth, ethical practice, and creating meaningful connections through therapy. Experienced in working with adolescents in school settings and supporting vulnerable individuals in community roles. Fluent in English, Greek, and Russian. Strong interpersonal, organisational, and reflective skills. Seeking opportunities to further develop clinical experience in professional, diverse, and ethically driven services.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work history
Youth Justice Panelist
Enfield Council
London
11.2023 - 11.2025
- Participate in community panel meetings supporting restorative justice approaches with young offenders.
- Promote reflective dialogue, empathy, and accountability in a non-judgmental setting.
Assistant Manager
Savoir Beds at Harrods
London
07.2015 - 11.2025
- Manage daily showroom operations, staff training, client service, and sales performance.
- Provide tailored support to high-net-worth clients, demonstrating discretion, empathy, and relationship-building.
- Lead a team in meeting performance targets and delivering exceptional customer care.
Counselling Placement
Secondary School
London
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Provided one-to-one emotional support to adolescents facing academic, emotional, and behavioural challenges.
- Maintained accurate session notes, participated in supervision, and adhered to safeguarding policies.
- Developed foundational therapeutic skills in empathy, presence, and non-directive support.
- MSc placement
Education
Diploma in Integrative Counselling - BACP-accredited
The Awareness Centre
London, UK 04.2025 -
Master of Science (MSc) - Child and Adolescent Psychology
University of Greenwich
London, UK 09.2023 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Science (BSc) - Psychology
University of Westminster
London, UK 09.2010 - 06.2014
Skills
- Active Listening & Empathic Attunement
- Person-Centred and Gestalt Frameworks
- Youth & Adolescent Support
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- Multilingual (English, Greek, Russian)
- Ethical Practice & Confidentiality
- Case Note Writing & Safeguarding Awareness
- Supervision & Reflective Practice
- Relationship-Building & Rapport
Websites
REFERENCES
Available upon request
Languages
English
Fluent
Greek
Native
Russian
Native
Turkish
Elementary
Timeline
Diploma in Integrative Counselling - BACP-accredited
The Awareness Centre
04.2025 -
Counselling Placement
Secondary School
01.2024 - 06.2024
Youth Justice Panelist
Enfield Council
11.2023 - 11.2025
Master of Science (MSc) - Child and Adolescent Psychology
University of Greenwich
09.2023 - 01.2025
Assistant Manager
Savoir Beds at Harrods
07.2015 - 11.2025
Bachelor of Science (BSc) - Psychology
University of Westminster
09.2010 - 06.2014