Vivienne Steketee
London ,UK
Summary
Trauma-informed mental health practitioner with extensive experience in guiding individuals through emotional challenges and life transitions. Proficient in developing safe, person-centred environments and providing customised wellbeing support, including risk assessments and safety plans. Expertise in engaging with neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+, and culturally diverse populations, building trust and empowering clients. Demonstrated success in multidisciplinary collaboration and navigating complex support systems for holistic care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
6055
6055
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Therapeutic Youth Worker
Family Action
London
2024.07 - 2026.02
- Delivered structured 1:1 therapeutic interventions addressing trauma, suicidal ideation, and anxiety.
- Embedded young people’s lived experiences into care planning and service design.
- Conducted holistic and risk assessments while co-creating safety plans prioritising consent.
- Designed and delivered wellbeing groups to enhance accessibility and reduce waiting times.
- Championed youth voice in multi-agency meetings and safeguarding decision-making.
- Prepared young people for safe participation in research and engagement networks.
- Collaborated with schools, CAMHS, GPs, social care, crisis teams, and voluntary-sector partners.
- Monitored outcomes, maintained comprehensive records, and contributed to service improvement.
Mental Health Coordinator
Voda (LGBTQIA+ Mental Health App)
London
2022.11 - 2024.07
- Co-designed digital mental health programmes incorporating therapeutic frameworks and participatory research.
- Led qualitative research on online harm, translating insights into policy-driven safeguarding practices.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ethically integrate survivor narratives.
- Delivered triage and safeguarding responses for at-risk users.
- Supported LGBTQIA+ communities through intersectional, anti-oppressive practice.
- Contributed to organisational learning on ethical storytelling in digital spaces.
Therapeutic Support Worker
Marnja Jarndu Women’s Refuge
Australia
2021.07 - 2021.11
- Delivered crisis intervention and emotional support to women and children facing domestic violence.
- Collaborated within a survivor-led refuge model, emphasising autonomy and self-determination.
- Co-created trauma-informed safety plans prioritising confidentiality and risk mitigation.
- Guided women through police, legal, housing, and child protection systems to amplify survivor voice.
- Advocated for survivor perspectives in safeguarding discussions and case conferences.
- Established ethical boundaries and safeguarding protocols in high-risk environments.
- Implemented intersectional and culturally responsive support for Aboriginal and diverse women.
- Ensured compliance with legal standards through rigorous documentation practices.
Student Counsellor
Headspace Broome
Australia
2021.07 - 2021.11
- Delivered 1:1 counselling and group interventions for young people to promote emotional well-being and resilience
- Developed and facilitated workshops to enhance coping strategies and life skills.
- Practised culturally responsive counselling with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
- Spearheaded mental health awareness campaigns at school level resulting in more informed conversations about mental health among pupils and staff members.
Community Mental Health Worker
Mental Illness Fellowship of Western Australia
Australia
2020.04 - 2021.06
- Supported individuals in hospital transition following mental health crises, emphasising lived experience in recovery planning.
- Facilitated workshops addressing stigma and promoting understanding of lived experiences in hospital environments.
- Developed and implemented personalised care plans in collaboration with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
- Maintained rigorous safeguarding and confidentiality protocols alongside comprehensive documentation practices.
Education
Masters in Counselling -
University of Notre Dame
AustraliaBachelor of Behavioural Science -
University of Notre Dame
AustraliaWestern Australian Certificate of Education -
St Hilda’s Anglican School for Girls
Skills
Student wellbeing support and wellbeing programme design
1:1 and group interventions informed by psychoeducation and evidence-based therapeutic approaches
Trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming and culturally responsive practice
Holistic assessments, risk assessments, safeguarding and collaborative safety planning
Effective signposting and referral to specialist, internal and external services
Multi-agency and multidisciplinary collaboration and liaison
Accurate, confidential record-keeping and structured case management
Reflective practice, continuous learning and participatory approaches to service improvement
Certification
- Mental Health First Aid & Suicide Prevention Training (2024)
- Safeguarding Children, Young People and Adults L2 & L3 (2025)
- Keep Them Safe Online: Preventing Young People from Online Exploitation (2025)
- Working with Young People and Neruodiversity (2025)
- Trauma-Informed Practice, Approaches and Language (2025)
- Psychologically Responsive De-Escalation (2025)
- Managing Suicidal Conversations (2025)
- Rethinking Domestic Abuse and Child Protection: Translating Evidence to Advance Practice (2025)
- Analysis and Critical Thinking: Working with Children and Families (2025)
- Effective Recording, Analysis and Critical Thinking in Assessment (2025)
- Understanding Eating Disorders & Neurodiversity (2025)
- Social Media, Screens and Teens (2025)
- ACEs & Trauma-Informed Practice (2025)