Virginia Bermejo Luque
London,Greater London
Summary
Experienced mental health professional specialising in grief coaching, child and adolescent therapy, and domestic violence survivor support. Delivers effective virtual and in-person counselling, emphasising a client-centered approach and maintaining professional boundaries. Skilled in psychological and suicide risk assessments, with a strong adherence to counselling ethics. Employs therapeutic methods like acceptance and commitment therapy and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy to promote mental health resilience.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Counsellor
Centre 70
London, City of London
07.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented tailored treatment plans to drive patient progress.
- Alleviated client stress through various therapeutic methods, fostering resilience.
- Conducted psycho-social assessments to identify needs, strengths, and challenges.
- Provided crisis intervention during critical moments to mitigate risk.
- Established trusting relationships with clients, promoting open communication.
- Collaborated with medical professionals for comprehensive patient care.
- Monitored client progress regularly through follow-up meetings.
- Ensured adherence to ethical practices and counselling standards.
- Participated in professional development training for skill enhancement.
Counsellor
Sutton Women Centre
Sutton, City of London
07.2025 - Current
- Created individualised treatment plans to drive patient progress.
- Conducted initial intake interviews to establish treatment goals.
- Alleviated client stress through various therapeutic methods.
- Referred clients to additional services when necessary, broadening support network.
- Monitored client progress regularly by conducting follow-up meetings.
- Established trusting relationships with clients, promoting open communication.
- Participated in professional development training for skill enhancement.
- Managed confidential client records, ensuring privacy and security.
Health care assistant
Care UK
Hammersmith, Hammersmith and Fulham
03.2017 - Current
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress to support treatment planning.
- Monitored vital signs with precision for accurate health assessments.
- Managed personal hygiene of bed-bound patients while upholding dignity and respect.
- Assisted elderly residents with daily tasks, enhancing overall quality of life in care homes.
- Facilitated communication between patients and healthcare professionals to ensure clarity.
- Implemented infection control measures rigorously for safe environment.
- Handled challenging behaviour from dementia patients calmly and effectively.
- Supported physical therapy sessions to promote mobility improvements.
School Counsellor.
London Young Counselling
Harlington , City of London
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Devised individualised counselling plans, resulting in personalised care for each student.
- Provided one-on-one counselling for decreased behavioural issues.
- Identified potential at-risk students through diligent observation, leading to early intervention.
- Maintained confidential records of all counselling sessions, ensuring privacy compliance.
- Ensured safe and supportive environment with active listening skills.
- Promoted positive behaviour amongst students through reinforcement strategies.
- Liaised with external agencies when necessary to provide additional support services.
- Supported students in navigating difficult situations, offering safe space for discussion and access to resources.
- Developed and designed counselling programs customised to needs of students.
Counsellor
Centre of Change
London, City of London
02.2024 - 10.2024
- Referred clients to additional services when necessary, broadening support network.
- Developed and implemented effective coping strategies, facilitating recovery.
- Conducted initial intake interviews to establish treatment goals.
- Implemented mindfulness-based interventions resulting in enhanced wellbeing.
- Developed and championed accessible, practical solutions for recurring problems faced by service users.
- Provided mental health support to service users, as well as signposting community resources and local charities.
Education
Diploma in Counselling - Counselling
London South Bank University
London, England 09.2023 - 07.2025
NVQ Level 3 in adult care - Health and Social Care
Care UK provider
London 04.2018 - 01.2019
Skills
- In person and online counselling
- Client-Centred approach
- Abuse recognition
- Resilience to stress
- Counselling ethics compliance
- Mindfulness-Based cognitive therapy
- Non-Judgemental attitude
- Knowledge of psychoanalysis
- Psychoeducation delivery
- Therapeutic techniques utilisation
- Suicide risk assessment
- Treatment planning
- Professional boundaries
Languages
Spanish
Proficient (C2)
Affiliations
- I have been meditating and find it as helpful in my everyday life and enjoyable.
- I love long walk and I have been walking the 7 miles to work most days for the las 5 years
- Reading is my true passion; both fiction and non-fiction.
- I like meeting with my friends and enjoy food from the world and London is the place for it.
Timeline
Counsellor
Centre 70
07.2025 - Current
Counsellor
Sutton Women Centre
07.2025 - Current
Counsellor
Centre of Change
02.2024 - 10.2024
School Counsellor.
London Young Counselling
01.2024 - 12.2024
Diploma in Counselling - Counselling
London South Bank University
09.2023 - 07.2025
NVQ Level 3 in adult care - Health and Social Care
Care UK provider
04.2018 - 01.2019
Health care assistant
Care UK
03.2017 - Current