Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Certification
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Timeline
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Bushra Begum

Leeds & Greater Manchester

Summary

I am a student pursuing an MSc in integrative counselling and am actively seeking a role as a trainee counsellor. I believe I have a strong foundation in interpersonal communication and active listening and will adhere to the BACP ethical guidelines.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Psychological Treatment Coordinator

Onebright Efficacy
York
06.2023 - Current
  • Reviewed clinical data and audits from GAD-7, PHQ-9, IES-r, and WASA
  • Captured clinical data electronically and flagged safeguarding risks to senior clinical professionals
  • Managed insurance claims processing to mitigate risks and maintain practice and client confidence
  • Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team of practitioners such as counsellors, psychologists, CBT therapists and solicitors ensuring transparent client treatment process.

Helpline adviser

Samaritans
Leeds/Harrogate
01.2021 - 08.2023
  • Fostered positive client connections with effective, professional communication.
  • Identified risks and safeguarding concerns, reporting promptly to the safeguarding officer.
  • Offering a safe space to listen by being non-judgemental to facilitate clients' needs.

Special educational needs assistant

Celsian Education / Gledhow Primary school
Leeds
01.2020 - 05.2023
  • Provided tailored assistance to students with learning differences, including ADD, ADHD, Autism and Cerebral Palsy, fostering progress towards independence.
  • Specialised in supporting students with specific learning difficulties via school training
  • Supported teachers in managing challenging student behaviour, contributing to progress meetings to provide feedback, raise concerns and recommend appropriate action.


Customer service representative

Emovis
Leeds
01.2021 - 05.2022
  • Resolved customer complaints, delivering effective solutions for positive outcomes
  • Addressed customer concerns utilising interpersonal skills and conflict resolution strategies


Store assistant

Home bargains
01.2021 - 12.2021

Support worker (Older adults in care)

Lodgehouse care
Wakefield
06.2018 - 02.2019
  • Facilitated daily care tasks improving older adults' quality of life
  • Delivered consistent hygiene practices to promote a clean and healthy environment for care home residents
  • Upheld dignity and respect at all times when assisting older adults with personal tasks such as bathing or dressing.

Education

GCSEs -

Roundhay Secondary School
Leeds
09.2011 - 05.2016

A-Levels -

Notre Dame Sixth Form College

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Huddersfield
09.2018 - 05.2021

Level 3 - Counselling

Leeds City College
01.2023 - 08.2023

Skills

  • Non-Judgemental attitude
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Client confidentiality
  • Attentive listening
  • Data protection compliance
  • Drivers License

Certification

CPD Certificate for CBT for panic disorder - Dr Nick Grey

CPD - Beyond the basics of CBT - Prof Judith Beck

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Psychological Treatment Coordinator

Onebright Efficacy
06.2023 - Current

Level 3 - Counselling

Leeds City College
01.2023 - 08.2023

Helpline adviser

Samaritans
01.2021 - 08.2023

Customer service representative

Emovis
01.2021 - 05.2022

Store assistant

Home bargains
01.2021 - 12.2021

Special educational needs assistant

Celsian Education / Gledhow Primary school
01.2020 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Huddersfield
09.2018 - 05.2021

Support worker (Older adults in care)

Lodgehouse care
06.2018 - 02.2019

GCSEs -

Roundhay Secondary School
09.2011 - 05.2016

A-Levels -

Notre Dame Sixth Form College
Bushra Begum