Gurminder Matharu
About Gurminder Matharu
Gurminder Matharu is a Counselling Coordinator with extensive experience in both counselling and account management. He has worked in various roles since 2000 and has pursued formal education in counselling, achieving multiple qualifications.
Current Role at Mind
Gurminder Matharu currently serves as the Counselling Co-ordinator at Mind, a mental health charity, since 2020. In this role, he oversees counselling services in Hillingdon, England. His responsibilities include coordinating counselling programs, managing client relationships, and ensuring the delivery of effective mental health support. He has been involved in this position for four years.
Previous Experience in Counselling
Prior to his current role, Gurminder worked as a Counsellor at Mind from 2016 to 2020. During this four-year tenure, he provided support to individuals facing mental health challenges. Additionally, he has served as a Counsellor at Rickmansworth School since 2017, contributing to the mental well-being of students in Croxley Green.
Education and Training in Counselling
Gurminder has pursued extensive education in counselling. He studied at Harrow College, where he achieved a Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies from 2013 to 2014 and a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling from 2014 to 2016. He also studied at Tavistock Relationships, obtaining an Introduction to Couple Counselling and Psychotherapy since 2013.
Background in Account Management
Before transitioning to counselling, Gurminder held various positions in account management. He worked as an Account Director at Baber Smith plc from 2003 to 2005 and again from 2000 to 2002. He also served as an Account Director at LIDA from 2005 to 2007 and as a Senior Account Manager at RAPP from 2007 to 2008. His experience includes freelance work as an Account Director at LIDA in 2010.
Academic Qualifications
Gurminder holds a BA (Hons) in Business Studies from Nottingham Trent University, where he achieved a 2:1 classification. His academic background complements his professional experience, providing a foundation for his roles in both account management and counselling.