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Martha Ash

@marthaash

Compassionate mental health professional dedicated to client well-being.

United Kingdom

What I'm looking for

I seek a role that values empathy and offers opportunities for professional growth.

I am a dedicated mental health professional with a BSC (Hons) in Psychology and extensive experience in counseling and support roles. My journey began with volunteer positions, where I provided person-centered counseling to clients affected by various mental health issues. I have honed my skills through practical placements and ongoing professional development, including specialized training in trauma-informed therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy.

Throughout my career, I have worked in diverse settings, including the NHS and various mental health support organizations. My roles have included supporting individuals with learning difficulties, mental health challenges, and those in acute crisis. I am passionate about promoting positive mental health and have organized activities tailored to enhance emotional intelligence and coping strategies for clients of all ages.

As I continue my professional journey, I am committed to furthering my expertise in mental health support and counseling. I believe in the power of empathy and understanding in fostering healing and resilience in clients, and I strive to create a safe and supportive environment for all those I work with.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Volunteer Counsellor

Starfish Wellbeing Service

Apr 2024 - Present (1 year 2 months)

Delivering short-term person-centered counselling to clients, enhancing their overall wellbeing through tailored support.

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Current

Volunteer Counsellor

Popham Kidney Support

Apr 2024 - Present (1 year 2 months)

Providing short-term counselling for clients affected by Kidney Disease, focusing on their emotional and psychological needs.

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Support Worker

Salvere

Jan 2020 - Jun 2024 (4 years 5 months)

Providing support to an older woman with mental health issues and Autism, facilitating her daily activities and community engagement.

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Support Worker

Salvere

Mar 2020 - Jun 2024 (4 years 3 months)

Assisting a lady with learning difficulties to live independently through weekly support and care.

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Mental Health Support Worker

Service Care Solutions

Jun 2021 - Jun 2024 (3 years)

Supporting inpatients during acute mental health episodes, utilizing training in various mental health and safety protocols.

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Volunteer Counsellor

1-2-1 Counselling York

Jan 2023 - Mar 2024 (1 year 2 months)

Providing person-centered counselling for a diverse range of clients as part of placement requirements for counselling FdA.

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Mental Health Support Worker

Primrose Court Nursing Home

Feb 2020 - Jan 2021 (11 months)

Supporting residents with mental health and dementia-related challenges, employing strategies for managing challenging behavior.

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Volunteer Mental Health Activity Support Worker

SLV Global

Sep 2019 - Oct 2019 (1 month)

Organizing and delivering sessions to promote positive mental health for diverse service users, focusing on psychological development.

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Bartender/Waiter

Sutlers Bar and Kitchen

Jun 2018 - Jan 2019 (7 months)

Serving customers as a bartender and waiter, with training in cocktail and coffee preparation.

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Student Researcher

York St John University

Mar 2017 - Jun 2017 (3 months)

Conducting research and data collection, contributing to literature reviews and participant sourcing for academic projects.

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Teaching Assistant

Stockton Riverside College

Feb 2015 - Mar 2015 (1 month)

Assisting young adults with learning difficulties in completing tasks and organizing their educational materials.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Teesside University logoTU

Teesside University

Foundation Degree in Counselling, Counselling

2021 - 2024

Activities and societies: Completed 100 clinical placement hours with external supervision and 20 hours of mandatory personal therapy.

Pursuing a Foundation Degree in Counselling, which includes extensive clinical placement hours and personal therapy.

Stockton Riverside College logoSC

Stockton Riverside College

Counselling Level 2 and 3, Counselling

2020 - 2021

Grade: Pass

Completed Level 2 and Level 3 Counselling courses, gaining practical skills in counselling techniques and client interaction.

York St John University logoYU

York St John University

Bachelor of Science (Honours), Psychology

2016 - 2019

Grade: 3rd Class

Completed a BSc (Hons) in Psychology, focusing on various psychological theories and practices.

Tech stack

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