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Yvonne Bates

23, Paddock Rd, Woodford, Nr Kettering

Summary

During the last 15 years l have worked predominantly, within schools as a school counsellor, l've maintained and managed my own diary, been responsible for referrals, dealt with child protection and safeguarding issues, worked in Primary and Secondary schools with both young people and their families, attend supervision once a month, as well as working in a team environment when needed.

I'm a very experienced young person counsellor, l have good interpersonal and communicational skills, coupled with a patient, calming and positive temperment. I have developed a strength in understanding and empathizing with young people of all ages, while maintaining an objective and realistic theraputic approach. I have a wealth of knowledge, regards helping young people over-come personal challenges, cope with and manage triggering situations, while presenting a non judgemental, genuine, honest and empathetic persona.

My aim is always to help, guide, empower and support young people as they navigate lifes challenges, encouraging them to realise their true potential through the process of counselling.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

School-counselor

Lion Academy Trust
09.2019 - Current
  • Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
  • Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
  • Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
  • Partnered with both parents/ guardians and school, to promote student success within the school environment.
  • Used data to monitor students' progress within the counselling process, and assess the effectiveness of the interventional work.
  • Regularly met with students to confirm success and identify any problem areas that may have arisen.
  • Contributed to development of effective school policies that addressed issues such as attendance, discipline, and saftey behaviours both in and out of school.
  • Supported students transitioning between grade levels by working with teachers to develop effective transition plans aimed at minimizing potential challenges during adjustment periods.
  • Facilitated parent engagement through communication, informational sessions, and collaborative meetings to address any student concerns.
  • Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
  • Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
  • Collaborated both with parents and school proffessionals to address problems and grow student success.

Supervisor for DSL's Within the Lion Academy Trust

Lion Academy Trust
01.2021 - Current
  • To provide 5 regular supervision appointments over the school year, to support, challenge and discuss both case load and wellbeing needs for DSL's
  • To monitor and oversee a healthy work life balance for all DSL staff.
  • Create a space for growth, within the role, as well as providing a safe confidential enviroment to discuss case load and any issues that may arise, both professionally and personally, for the individual.

Counseller

Relate
05.2009 - 09.2021
  • I was a counsellor in schools working with both Primary and Secondary school students
  • I worked with students and their families to help develop and strengthen both family and school relationships.
  • I worked with couples, families, and individuals within Relate offices and also via zoom.

Education

Accredited Certificate in Clinical Supervision

SPC Online Training Academy
2021

Theraputic Counselling Skills For Children

The Center For Child And Mental Health
Relate Coventry
2013

Youth Access Training

The National Youth Agency
Relate, Leicester
2010

Advanced Certificate in Systemic Practise With Families

Institute of Family Therapy
Relate, Northampton
2010

Advanced Diploma In Counselling - Person Centred, Psychodynamic And Theraputic Theory

Tresham Institute of Further And Higher Education
Kettering
06.2005

Skills

  • Self-Esteem Building
  • Anxiety Management
  • Career Exploration
  • Mindfulness Techniques
  • Stress reduction techniques
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Child Psychology
  • Social Skills Training
  • Multicultural Competence
  • Life Skills Development
  • Autism Spectrum Support
  • Individual Counseling
  • Empathy Development
  • Bullying Prevention
  • Grief counseling
  • Anger Management
  • Family Dynamics
  • Resilience building
  • Play therapy techniques
  • Domestic Violence Support
  • Depression Support
  • Healthy Boundaries
  • Sand Tray Therapy
  • Parent-Child Communication
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Parent Communication
  • Mental Health Support
  • Mediation
  • Individual and family counseling

Certification

  • Accredited Member of 'The National Counselling Association'
  • B.A.C.P. Member working towards accreditation

Timeline

Supervisor for DSL's Within the Lion Academy Trust

Lion Academy Trust
01.2021 - Current

School-counselor

Lion Academy Trust
09.2019 - Current

Counseller

Relate
05.2009 - 09.2021

Accredited Certificate in Clinical Supervision

SPC Online Training Academy

Theraputic Counselling Skills For Children

The Center For Child And Mental Health

Youth Access Training

The National Youth Agency

Advanced Certificate in Systemic Practise With Families

Institute of Family Therapy

Advanced Diploma In Counselling - Person Centred, Psychodynamic And Theraputic Theory

Tresham Institute of Further And Higher Education

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