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Ruth Mykoo

Ruth Mykoo

Accredited Counsellor / Psychotherapist

Healthcare

Manchester, Manchester

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A conscientious, motivated, BACP Accredited Counsellor and Psychotherapist, with a passion for supporting clients to be the best version of themselves.  My work experience and education demonstrates my diverse range of abilities and skill set.  A highly organised and efficient individual who is hardworking, caring, empathic and able to work with clients whilst retaining an objective and realistic approach to their therapy.  I have worked with a range of client presentations including trauma, sexual abuse, suicide ideation, anxiety, low mood, loss, bereavement and life transitions.  



 

  • Experience of working with vulnerable groups
  • Working a variety of presenting issues
  • Calm, warm attitude
  • Ability to listen attentively and excellent communication
  • Trauma Informed
  • Deliver both long and short term therapy
  • Working towards Accreditation 
  • Excellent organisation and time management 
  • Able to deliver training and workshops 


 


 

Psychotherapist
Trauma informed counselling
Counsellor
Therapy
Approximate rate: UYU$ 60 per hour

Experience


 

Ascend Therapy Private Practice, Counsellor

Oct 2019 – Present

Achievements and responsibilities: 


 

  • Client assessment and goals for therapy
  • Monitoring clients’ response to counselling and looking for signs of improvement
  • Located in South Manchester via Didsbury Counselling and Therapy Centre
  • Face to face counselling and remote working 
  • Long and Short-term therapy
  • Diversity of client groups
  • Self harm, suicide ideation, low mood, anxiety, bereavement, grief and loss, OCD and life transitions
  • Managing own caseload and other client commitments
  • Attending training for ongoing professional development


 

Health Assured, EAP Affiliate Counsellor 

Oct 2019 – Present

Achievements and responsibilities:


 

  • Short term, goal focused therapy of 6-8 sessions
  • Evidence based practice
  • Liaising with case management team where apprporiate
  • Managing client portal system
  • Implementing policies and procedures
  • Adhering to Service Level Agreement
  • Maintaining client records


 

Trafford Rape Crisis Trauma Informed Counsellor

Oct 2019 – Present

Achievements and responsibilities: 


 

  • Trauma informed counselling for survivors of sexual violence and abuse.
  • Highly vulnerable adults
  • Monitoring and evidence based counselling
  • Long term counselling
  • Safeguarding and Risk 
  • Maintaining client records


 

Manchester Rape Crisis, Trauma Informed Counsellor

Sept 2021 – Present Achievements and responsibilities: 


 

  • Trauma informed counselling for survivors of sexual violence and abuse.
  • Highly vulnerable adults
  • Monitoring and evidence based counselling
  • Long term counselling
  • Safeguarding and Risk 
  • Maintaining client records


 


 

GP Tregenna Practice, Trainee Counsellor

April 2017 – October 2019

Achievements and responsibilities: 


 

  • Counselling clients from a socially deprived area of Manchester 
  • Drug and alcohol abuse
  • Self harm
  • Loss and bereavement

Trafford Council – Education

Navigation Primary School, Altrincham, Manchester   Senior Teaching Assistant

Sept 2007 – Present

Achievements and responsibilities

  • Working across both Key Stages
  • Assisting in planning and delivering interventions in English and Maths
  • Covering classes in staff absence and for PPA cover
  • Experience of working with Autism, Dyslexia, ADHD, SEBD
  • Mentored pupils
  • Devised and delivered training packages to other TA’s


 

Education

The Manchester College 

Sept 2016 - June 2019

Level 5 BACP Accredited Professional Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling


 

The Manchester College

Sept 2015 – Sept 2016

Level 3 Certificate in Counselling


 

Trafford College

Sept 2006 - June 2007

Level 3 Teaching Assistant Grade A

GCSE Maths Grade B


 

Nottingham Trent University

Sept 1994 - June 1996

HNC Business Studi

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