Aspiring School Counsellor | Learning Support Assistant | First-Class Philosophy Graduate
Molly is an aspiring Counsellor with a strong academic foundation and hands-on experience supporting children and young people in educational settings. Currently working as a Learning Support Assistant in an independent 7–18 school and volunteering as a trained Childline Counsellor with the NSPCC, she brings a calm, reflective and deeply empathetic approach to pastoral care.
With a First-Class degree and ongoing counselling training, she is keen to continue building her experience within schools, particularly in roles that combine emotional wellbeing, SEND support and safeguarding.
Education & Qualifications
- Graduate Certificate – Foundations for Counselling and Psychotherapy Training: Birkbeck, University of London (2025–2026, ongoing)
- BA Philosophy, First Class Honours: Royal Holloway, University of London
- A Levels: English Literature (A*), Religious Studies (A*), Latin (A*): Nonsuch High School for Girls
- 10 GCSEs graded 9–7 including Mathematics (7) and English Literature (9): Nonsuch High School for Girls
Experience Summary
Molly has developed a well-rounded profile across school-based support and specialist counselling environments. Her work reflects a clear commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and the emotional wellbeing of young people, underpinned by strong reflective practice and professional integrity.
- Supporting students with SEND, including pupils with EHCPs and Individual Learning Plans, within a 7–18 independent school setting.
- Delivering targeted interventions such as Lego therapy, speech and language support, and literacy programmes, adapting provision based on pupil progress and data analysis.
- Facilitating emotional regulation strategies for students with SEMH needs, using sensory tools and structured movement breaks to promote engagement and readiness to learn.
- Volunteering as a Childline Counsellor with the NSPCC, providing emotional support to vulnerable young people in crisis and maintaining accurate safeguarding records.
- Delivering one-to-one online tutoring for pupils aged 5–14, supporting reading, writing and GCSE preparation through structured and encouraging sessions.
- Completing safeguarding, behaviour and attendance reporting, contributing to early identification of concerns and collaborative pastoral support.
Key Strengths
- Calm, empathetic and reflective approach to pastoral care
- Strong safeguarding knowledge, including suicide prevention and child protection training
- Practical experience supporting SEND and SEMH needs in school settings
- Skilled in one-to-one emotional support and active listening
- Data-informed and organised, with confident record-keeping and reporting skills
- Committed to progressing towards a career in counselling, pastoral care and educational psychology