Katarzyna Gajowy

Professional and accomplished individual with an extensive background Mentoring in the banking and finance industry.

 Achieved Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and currently working towards BACP. Exceptional communication and listening competencies, passionate for the care and wellbeing of others demonstrated through volunteering activities and leading workshops at Merseyside Polonia, a non profit organisation. Passionate about providing care and supporting well-being within the community, mentoring students In Liverpool and across the UK.

October 2019 – Present - Swan Women's Centre - Counselling Services (Volunteering)

                     • Work with women experiencing a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties to help them bring about effective change and/or enhance their wellbeing.

            •Help individuals with the resources needed to reach personal goals.

            •Monitor client progress and adjust their treatment plan as needed.

            •Deal daily with safeguarding, wellbeing and mental health.

            • Experience of supporting people with mental health and learning disabilities issues into work/voluntary/training opportunities, and experience of working with other relevant agencies and partners.

            •Experience of organising and managing your own customer caseload and workload.

            •Experience of supporting people with low levels of confidence and self-esteem.

            •Experience of being responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of client records.

            • Ability to work under own initiative as well as part of a team, and within a culture seeking continuous improvement.

March 2019 –Present 

Director of Mental Health - CIC Company Mind Balance Solutions Community Based Services, (Self Employed)

            •Providing integrated care and specialist skills to support recovery from mental ill health and promote wellbeing and inclusion.

            •Participate fully in the corporate management of the Trust in collaboration with the Directors to improve and develop the way in which the Trust takes forward services. 

            • Accountable for operational performance and financial governance. 

            •To be part of the Board and Trust Executive Team. 

            • To undertake other tasks and roles as the business demand. 

            •  Work with others to deliver the strategic objectives of the CIC        Company.

            •To work  and promote the values of the CIC model business.

            •To deliver the Strategic Priority in relation to Step up to Great. 

            •Create a compelling vision for the future of patient services for all staff in the Directorate and thereby motivate them to higher levels of performance.

            •Proactively lead information gathering and analysis necessary for effective decision making. 

            •Introduce new and innovative business management strategies to maximise the organisational   efficiency and effectiveness of the Directorate. 

            • To drive through the delivery of ambitious targets to continually improve performance within the Directorate. 

            • Lead the development of the Directorate’s Strategy and ensure alignment with the Trust’s overall strategy and Integrated Business Plan. 

            • Provide effective visible leadership to all staff within the Directorate. 

            • Act as an effective role model and demonstrate personal commitment to continuous improvement. 

            •Provide line management, advice and support to the rest of the Directorate Team, Business Unit

            •Management Teams. 

            •Ensure that all of the Directorate’s staff are clear about what is expected of them.

            •Foster an open and inclusive style of management and communication and encourage team working and good working relationships. 

            •Identify and make provision for the training and development needs of all staff, including succession planning, selecting and supporting others to develop leaders.

            • Agree a system of delegated responsibility within the Directorate and be responsible for its effective functioning. 

            • Actively work with partners to deliver the aspiration of becoming an Integrated CIC. 

Feb 2018 – May 2019 – Merseyside Polonia

Volunteer – Mentor and Coach for Well-being in Society

            •           Project Manager in counselling, mentoring and well-being workshops 

            •           Pioneer of ‘Well-being Fridays’ to raise awareness of self management, gaining confidence and achieving personal aims by realising one’s potential

            •           Running workshops including ‘How to manage your feelings’, ‘How to manage your finances’

            •           Coaching adults on how to keep themselves well and how to manage depression

            •           Instilling confidence in people, improving and enriching their daily lives in society, family and the community.

2017 - Of Course

Become an Online Therapist or Coach – Pass 97%     

2018 - RASA Training Centre - Bootle

Award in Counselling Concepts – Level 2

2018 - RASA Training Centre – Bootle – Due to complete June 2019

Certificate in Counselling Skills – Level 3

2019 RASA Training Centre – Bootle –Completed in June 2021 With Bacp reg number 00962679

Diploma - Certificate in Counselling Skills – Level 4 Diploma (Personal Centre)

2019 RASA Training Centre – Bootle – December CPD How to respond to Sexual Violence. 

17th- 18th November 2020 Liverpool CAMHS –Completed Adverse Childhood Experiences and Trauma Informed Practices Training