carole SWEENEY-MINGO

Provide Step 3 Counselling and Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy to patients referred by GPs or self-referrals. Assess and treat a range of emotional, social, or mental issues, guiding patients to be self-reflective and explore developmental history and interpersonal relationships. Supervise NHS DIT practitioners and trainees through the Anna Freud Centre.

Worked as a Locum Psychodynamic short-term Counsellor, supporting newly referred clients by developing therapeutic relationships and establishing focus for positive outcomes. Provided high and low intensity psychological treatments and interventions around individual current conflicts and repetitive interpersonal behaviour.

Provided supportive activity and responded to student enquiries regarding Counselling, Disability, and Dyslexia support. Dealt with enquiries and correspondence face-to-face, by telephone, or email, arranging and booking appointments for assessments. Inputted and updated student records on the Maximizer database system.

Offered Cognitive Behaviour Therapy interventions and support to clients maintaining abstinence from alcohol and substance misuse. Worked with other behavioural problems such as General Anxiety Disorder, Depression, and OCD. Currently work part-time for 4 hours a week with ongoing weekly supervision.

Provided Primary Care, short term Psychodynamic Counselling to client referrals from GP practices and Brent IAPT service users. Established a focus with individual patients around early attachment relationships and historical experiences. Developed therapeutic relationships and formulated psychological treatments and interventions.

Worked closely with the Inclusion Manager and class teacher in assessing and supporting pupils with Special educational needs related to emotional and behaviour difficulties, ADHD, and Autism. Supported pupils to develop social skills, independence, and confidence, as well as accessing the curriculum. Developed positive relationships with pupils and parents.

Volunteered as a Counsellor for UNICEF/Governments of the Eastern Caribbean Programme of Cooperation. Supported vulnerable adults affected by the psychological impact from a study on Childhood trauma in adults. Facilitated the follow-up of concerns revealed during the process regarding individuals at risk.

Responsible for the development of diverse community arts projects and promotional events for Newham 2012, Olympics office. Developed and managed a variety of projects, possessing all-round Arts administration experience. Coordinated the production of high-profile events and diverse community development projects.

Screened and assessed newly referred patients at Ealing IAPT service. Provided Step 3 Counselling, developing therapeutic relationships and establishing focus for positive outcomes. Facilitated a 10-session perinatal group supporting mothers experiencing Post Natal Depression.

Completed training to supervise Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy practitioners and trainees.

Trained in Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy, focusing on emotional and relationship treatment.

Completed a foundation degree focusing on psychodynamic counselling and cognitive behaviour therapy.

Undertook studies in Social & Cultural Studies.

Obtained a City and Guilds Certificate in Basic Counselling Skills.

Achieved O' levels in English, Sociology, Drama, and Biology.