Halima Butt
@halimabutt
Compassionate children's counsellor dedicated to supporting mental health.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated Children’s Counsellor at Barnardo's, where I leverage my extensive training and experience to support young individuals facing mental health challenges. My journey in this field has been enriched by over 300 hours of counselling experience with the Lancashire BME Network, where I honed my cultural competency and developed a deep understanding of the diverse backgrounds of my clients. This experience has equipped me to effectively work with children and young adults, ensuring that I approach each individual with empathy and respect for their unique cultural perspectives.
Throughout my career, I have worked with a wide range of clients, from children to older adults, each presenting their own set of challenges. My core therapeutic skills include strong communication, active listening, and empathy, which I combine with a holistic approach to therapy. I believe in prioritizing my clients' well-being and am always self-aware enough to recognize when a situation exceeds my capacity to help. This commitment to my clients is unwavering, and I am always willing to go the extra mile, including offering out-of-hours support when necessary.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Children's Counsellor & Online Counsellor
Barnardo's
Jul 2023 - Present (1 year 11 months)
Provide online and face-to-face therapy to children and diverse clients, including those with ADHD and autism, leveraging experience from BetterHelp for global perspectives. Manage client liaison, collaborate with multi-agencies, and maintain accurate documentation while building strong therapeutic relationships.
Volunteer Counsellor
Lancashire BME Network
Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 5 months)
Delivered online and face-to-face therapy sessions to clients from BAME communities. Managed client liaison, collaborated with multi-agencies, and ensured accurate documentation.
Teaching Assistant
Witton Park High School
Sep 2019 - Present (5 years 9 months)
Assisted teachers and mentored students, helping them integrate into mainstream school and engage in lessons. Managed student behaviour and provided support to children with mental health issues.
Nursery Assistant
Shining Stars Nursery
Jan 2017 - Present (8 years 5 months)
Provided a rich learning environment for children, supporting their development. Liaised effectively with parents and collaborated with multi-agency partners.
Volunteer
Colour Cloud
Dec 2014 - Present (10 years 6 months)
Engaged with customers and answered telephones, ensuring their needs were met. Demonstrated strong communication skills and worked effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Bolton
Master of Science, Counselling and Positive Psychology
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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