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Work history
Education
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Jaz Henry

Jaz Henry

Consdorf

Summary

I am a dedicated and qualified psychotherapist with over 4 years of experience in providing counselling and psychotherapy services, currently specializing in trauma. Proven record of working successfully with diverse clients, including young people, humanitarian aid workers, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. Adept in a variety of therapeutic approaches, such as Humanistic, Psychodynamic, and CBT. Strong commitment to confidentiality, inclusivity, and ethical standards in therapy.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Founder

Project Root Support
01.2023 - 11.2024
  • Established a non-profit that provides sustainable mental health support to humanitarian aid workers
  • Effectively manage a team of therapists and collaborate with international organisations to support their teams
  • We have delivered over 650 high-quality counselling sessions tailored to the humanitarian context, with a resoundingly positive impact measured through surveys completed by recipients after completion of therapy

Counsellor in Private Practice

Jaz Henry
01.2023 - 11.2024
  • I provide 1-1 counselling sessions based on the Integrative approach (Person-Centred, Psychodynamic, CBT)
  • Manage accounts, scheduling, and client cases in an organised and diligent manner
  • Effectively and discreetly worked with over 40 clients tackling a broad range of issues with a proven record of impactful change highlighted through client reviews and feedback

Special Educator

RefugeeEd
03.2022 - 07.2023
  • Designed, developed, and delivered trauma-informed practice webinars and workshops for teachers working with refugees
  • Diligently and regularly improved the webinar based on feedback

Trainee Psychotherapist

Talking Counselling
04.2021 - 06.2023
  • Provided low-cost online psychotherapy using the Integrative approach
  • Effectively provided short-term and long-term interventions of a diverse range of clients

Guest Speaker

St. George’s International School
04.2021 - 04.2024
  • Empathically delivered interactive talks on mental health and suicide prevention to students with strong engagement

Intern

Hellenic Red Cross
05.2021 - 07.2021
  • Conducted research on mental health provisions for beneficiaries
  • Collaborated with the centre coordinator to address classification issues regarding vulnerability and trauma within the refugee community

Research Assistant

University of Luxembourg
08.2020 - 09.2020
  • Assisted in academic research, literature reviews, and administrative tasks

Peer Supporter

University of Glasgow
10.2019 - 08.2020
  • Supported students experiencing mild distress
  • Successfully liaised across schools and took on a lead role in establishing the service

Contributor

Glasgow Guardian
09.2018 - 07.2020
  • Wrote articles, focusing on mental health topics

Education

MSc - Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy

University of Derby
10.2020 - 09.2023

MA - Philosophy and English Literature

University of Glasgow
09.2015 - 06.2020

Skills

  • Psychological assessment
  • Suicide risk assessment
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
  • Self-awareness
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Professional boundaries
  • Client confidentiality
  • Exceptional problem solver
  • Empathetic
  • Solution minded

Languages

English
Native
Luxembourgish
Native
French
Advanced
German
Fluent
Greek
Elementary

Affiliations

  • Running
  • Music Production
  • Crafting

Certification

  • Psychological First Aid, 05/01/23, The Pandorra Project
  • Cognitive Behavioral Hypnotherapy for Insomnia, 05/01/23, The UK College of Hypnosis & Hypnotherapy
  • Complex Trauma Certification Training Level 1 & 2 (CCTP/CCTP-II), 08/01/22, Evergreen Certifications
  • Diploma in Cognitive Behavioral Hypnotherapy (Level 4), 12/01/21, The UK College of Hypnosis & Hypnotherapy
  • Standard First Aid, CPR and AED, 09/01/21, Nuco Training
  • Certificate in Counselling (SCQF Level 8), 05/01/20, Institute for Counselling
  • Diploma in Sports Nutrition (EQF Level 5), 04/01/20, Shaw Academy
  • Diploma in Nutrition (EQF Level 5), 03/01/20, Shaw Academy
  • Scottish Mental Health First Aid (SMHFA), 11/01/19, 12/01/19, NHS Scotland

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Founder

Project Root Support
01.2023 - 11.2024

Counsellor in Private Practice

Jaz Henry
01.2023 - 11.2024

Special Educator

RefugeeEd
03.2022 - 07.2023

Intern

Hellenic Red Cross
05.2021 - 07.2021

Trainee Psychotherapist

Talking Counselling
04.2021 - 06.2023

Guest Speaker

St. George’s International School
04.2021 - 04.2024

MSc - Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy

University of Derby
10.2020 - 09.2023

Research Assistant

University of Luxembourg
08.2020 - 09.2020

Peer Supporter

University of Glasgow
10.2019 - 08.2020

Contributor

Glasgow Guardian
09.2018 - 07.2020

MA - Philosophy and English Literature

University of Glasgow
09.2015 - 06.2020
Jaz Henry