XIOMARA PINZON CASTELLANOS
London,ENG
Summary
Dedicated counselling professional with experience in integrative counselling and psychotherapy, providing one-to-one therapeutic support and mental health interventions to young people and adults. Skilled in risk assessment, safeguarding, client assessment and formulation, and trauma-informed practice. Experienced in multidisciplinary and multi-agency working, as well as providing supervision and support to placement counsellors. Strong written and verbal communication skills underpin the delivery of both time-limited and open-ended therapy. Committed to inclusive, ethical and client-centred mental health practice.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
School Project Manager
Place2Be
London
2023.08 - 2026.04
- Managed a school-based counselling service within a London secondary school, conducting assessments and formulations for young people referred for counselling support. Managed counsellors on placement, facilitated supervision, oversaw client work and contributed to evidence-based therapeutic practice across the service. Worked collaboratively with senior staff, families and multi-agency professionals to promote safeguarding and positive outcomes.
SASH Counsellor
Metro Charity
2025.02 - 2025.03
- Delivered focused short-term therapy to adult clients within a sexual health service, supporting a range of emotional and psychological difficulties. Maintained accurate clinical records, worked within professional and ethical standards, and provided client-centred support in a specialist setting.
LGBTQ+ Counselling Lead
Metro Charity
London Borough of Hounslow
2024.02 - 2025.03
- Managed a community counselling project in Hounslow, delivering one-to-one support to adults with common mental health difficulties. Conducted assessments, signposted clients to relevant services, and worked with MINT to provide coordinated support for LGBTQ+ and ethnic minority clients.
Lead Learning Support Assistant
The UCL Academy
2019.10 - 2023.08
- Led a team supporting students with SEMH and SEND needs in a mainstream secondary school. Delivered wellbeing interventions, maintained behaviour and provision records, promoted safeguarding, and worked closely with staff, parents and external professionals to support student outcomes.
Senior Learning and Behaviour Specialist
Ambitious About Autism
2017.10 - 2019.09
- Supported young adults with autism and mental health needs using Positive Behaviour Support and person-centred practice. Worked within a multidisciplinary team, used behavioural data to inform interventions, and led staff training, mentoring and safeguarding across the college.
Teaching Support Assistant
Haymerle Primary SEN School
2015.01 - 2017.09
- Supported children with autism and learning disabilities through personalised classroom strategies, one-to-one and group support, daily progress reporting, behaviour management and safeguarding.
Cafe Supervisor Assistant
Think Apartments Limited
2012.03 - 2014.12
- Supported daily operations, front-of-house management, corporate event coordination, and cash and stock control.
Education
CPCAB Therapeutic Counselling Supervision Level 6 -
CPACB-BACP
London 2025.10 - 2026.07
Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling Level 4 -
South Bank Colleges
London 2021.01 - 2023.01
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Central Florida
Orlando 2005.01 - 2009.01
Skills
- Integrative counselling and psychotherapy
- One-to-one therapeutic support
- Risk assessment and safeguarding
- Client assessment and formulation
- Time-limited and open-ended therapy
- Trauma-informed and inclusive practice
- Multidisciplinary and multi-agency working
- Supervision and placement support
- Mental health interventions
- Strong written and verbal communication
Affiliations
- British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) – Registered Member, 402113
- British Psychological Society (BPS) – Graduate Chartered Member, 329369
Certification
- Pesi Certificate in Mindfulness in Psychotherapy (2023)
- SDS Seminars Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Children and Adolescent Social Anxiety (2020)
- Certificate in Trauma Treatments (2019)
Volunteer Experience
Integrative Counsellor Trainee | The Awareness Centre, London | Nov 2021 – Mar 2023
Delivered short-term NHS IAPT counselling and open-ended low-cost counselling for adults with common mental health difficulties.
Activity Coordinator | Give Kids The World Village, USA | Oct 2010 – Jan 2011
Delivered activities and emotional support for children and young people with disabilities and life-limiting conditions, and their families.
Teaching Assistant | University of Central Florida, USA | Sep 2009 – May 2010
Supported teaching, marking, exam invigilation and student administration within a psychology department.
Languages
Fluent in English and Spanish
References
Available on request
Timeline
CPCAB Therapeutic Counselling Supervision Level 6 -
CPACB-BACP
2025.10 - 2026.07
SASH Counsellor
Metro Charity
2025.02 - 2025.03
LGBTQ+ Counselling Lead
Metro Charity
2024.02 - 2025.03
School Project Manager
Place2Be
2023.08 - 2026.04
Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling Level 4 -
South Bank Colleges
2021.01 - 2023.01
Lead Learning Support Assistant
The UCL Academy
2019.10 - 2023.08
Senior Learning and Behaviour Specialist
Ambitious About Autism
2017.10 - 2019.09
Teaching Support Assistant
Haymerle Primary SEN School
2015.01 - 2017.09
Cafe Supervisor Assistant
Think Apartments Limited
2012.03 - 2014.12
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Central Florida
2005.01 - 2009.01