Jessy Paston

Recruited to support Vitality private health insurance mental health referrals. Addressed issues including anxiety, depression, loss and bereavement, relationship problems, and work-related stress.

Supported clients with issues ranging from depression and anxiety to PTSD and perinatal mental health. Utilized methods such as Solution Focused Therapy, Mindfulness and Compassion, and EMDR, based on a Person Centered foundation.

Provided short-term therapy and psychoeducation to employees for occupational health. Supported individuals with mental health challenges to facilitate their return to employment.

Worked on various projects as a counsellor, including long-term trauma therapy and short-term therapy for unemployed individuals. Collaborated with Shaw Trust Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant.

Supported individuals in employment with their mental health over nine months, focusing on building resilience and reducing workplace sickness. Utilized a variety of strategies and tools in a person-centered approach.

Assessed callers, ran courses, and conducted one-on-one sessions after courses. Held a surgery at a GP practice to support individuals struggling with mental health, and promoted and designed courses based on client needs.

Advertised for and interviewed volunteers, managed onboarding processes including DBS checks and system integration. Provided training and emotional support to volunteers, and handled escalations within a large peer support group.

Supported new mothers in their homes with low-level mental health problems. Utilized counselling skills to promote good mental health with positive results.

Conducted portrait photography for families and businesses, utilizing a home/mobile studio and Photoshop. Also facilitated online courses on body image and self-confidence using photography therapeutically.

Managed accounts, banking, and debt chasing, and handled marketing and customer interactions. Assisted the chef with staffing, managed orders, invoices, and purchase orders, and analyzed sales data.

Managed payroll, staff-related tasks, and financial duties including debt chasing and allocating monies. Updated and managed resident and staff databases, ensured compliance with company policies, and supported the manager.

Supported and organized a team of seven, handling phone calls, mail, filing, and document production. Managed data input, ran reports, advised childcare providers, and organized events.

Co-founded and managed a business, establishing corporate identity and building a customer base. Developed basic websites, handled PR, direct mailing, telesales, bookkeeping, invoicing, and customer care.

Completed comprehensive training in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy. This accreditation signifies a high level of proficiency in this therapeutic modality.

Completed a course focused on integrating mindfulness and compassion into professional practice. This training enhanced skills in holistic client support.

Achieved accreditation with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). This demonstrates adherence to high professional and ethical standards in counselling.

Successfully completed Level 4 counselling training, becoming a member of the BACP. This course provided advanced knowledge and practical skills in counselling and psychotherapy.

Completed Level 3 counselling training, building foundational knowledge in counselling theories and practical application. This course prepared for further advanced studies in the field.

Passed Level 2 counselling training, gaining an introduction to core counselling skills and ethical considerations. This provided a solid base for a career in counselling.

Completed three IT courses, Astronomy, and an Introduction to Social Science through distance learning. These courses collectively equate to a first year of university study.

Achieved a BTEC National Diploma in Media Studies with distinctions. This program provided comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in various aspects of media production and theory.

Completed IGCSEs in various subjects including English Literature and Language (A), Math, Computer Science, Science (B), History, Geography, PE (C), and French (D).