JOHNPAUL GRAY
DUBLIN,IRELAND
Summary
I have encountered a lot of challenges during my career in the fire brigade, leading me to have and overcome addiction issues. I have done a serious amount of work on myself both mentally and spiritually and know all I have been through was for a purpose. I was given a second chance after committing an offence and have taken it and strived to better myself and be the best version of myself. I have more life experience than most and I intend to put it to effective use. I have always worked in the helping profession and will continue to help people using my own experiences the best way I can.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work history
TRAINEE PSYCHOTHERAPIST
CLONDALKIN TUS NUA
CLONDALKIN,DUBLIN
09.2024 - Current
SEEING CLIENTS WITH A WIDE RANGE OF ISSUES FROM ADDICTION, COEHERSION, FAMILY ISSUES, DEPRESSION.
CURRENTLY SEEING UP TO FIVE CLIENTS
PER WEEK AS A STUDENT PSYCHOTHERAPIST AS I PREPARE TO EMBARK ON MY FINAL YEAR OF A BSc DEGREE IN COUNSELLING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY AT THE I.I.C.P.
STUDENT MEMBER OF THE I.A.C.P.
VICE-CHAIR
ST DOMINICS COMMUNITY RESPONSE PROJECT
DUBLIN
07.2021 - Current
Established Cocaine Anonymous group in St Dominics during COVID-19.
Volunteered at reception, supporting staff and clients.
Developed strong rapport with manager, leading to board membership invitation
Elected as Vice Chairperson of management board in 2025.
Participated in monthly meetings to strategise and review operations.
Provide assistance to staff as needed, enhancing team efficiency. Co facilitator on recovery awareness programs during 2024.
TAXI DRIVER
SELF EMPLOYED
02.2009 - Current
- Transported passengers to desired destinations, resulting in satisfied customers.
FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC
DUBLIN FIRE BRIGADE
DUBLIN
06.2008 - 05.2021
Responded to various emergencies, including minor fires and severe industrial incidents.
Provided humanitarian aid during medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests and childbirths.
Managed complex situations involving suicides, murders, and infant deaths over a decade at Tallaght Fire Station.
Education
Higher National Diploma - EMERGENCY MEDICINE
RSCI/DFB
DUBLIN 06.2008 - 06.2010
Certificate of Higher Education - COUNSELLING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY
IICP
DUBLIN 08.2022 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Science - COUNSELLING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY
IICP
DUBLIN 11.2022 -
Skills
- Client assessment and documentation
- Therapeutic intervention strategies
- Crisis management
- Group facilitation
- Team collaboration
- Continuous learning
Timeline
TRAINEE PSYCHOTHERAPIST
CLONDALKIN TUS NUA
09.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - COUNSELLING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY
IICP
11.2022 -
Certificate of Higher Education - COUNSELLING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY
IICP
08.2022 - 11.2022
VICE-CHAIR
ST DOMINICS COMMUNITY RESPONSE PROJECT
07.2021 - Current
TAXI DRIVER
SELF EMPLOYED
02.2009 - Current
FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC
DUBLIN FIRE BRIGADE
06.2008 - 05.2021
Higher National Diploma - EMERGENCY MEDICINE
RSCI/DFB
06.2008 - 06.2010
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