Lucy Bassett
About Lucy Bassett
Lucy Bassett is a Supervisor at Mind, where she has worked since 2020. She has extensive experience in counseling and psychotherapy, having held various roles in organizations such as Cardinal Newman Catholic School and Change Grow Live.
Work at Mind
Lucy Bassett has been serving as a Supervisor at Mind since 2020. In this role, she oversees various programs and initiatives aimed at supporting mental health. Her responsibilities include providing guidance to staff and ensuring that the services offered align with best practices in mental health support.
Previous Experience in Counseling
Before joining Mind, Lucy worked as a Counsellor at Cardinal Newman Catholic School in Coventry from 2019 to 2021. During her two years there, she provided counseling services to both young people and adults, addressing a range of mental health issues. Additionally, she held the position of Recovery Coordinator at Change Grow Live from 2014 to 2016, where she focused on recovery support.
Educational Background
Lucy Bassett has a comprehensive educational background in counseling and psychotherapy. She achieved a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (Integrative) from CPCAB between 2016 and 2018. She also completed a Level 5 Diploma in Counselling Children and Adolescents at CPCAB from 2018 to 2019. Furthermore, she obtained a Postgraduate Certificate in Systemic Psychotherapy from the Association of Family Therapy from 2011 to 2013.
Early Education
Lucy completed her foundational education at Edgbaston Church of England College, where she achieved 9 GCSEs, including Maths and English, from 1990 to 1996. This early education laid the groundwork for her later studies in higher education and specialized counseling.
Career Progression in Mental Health Services
Lucy's career in mental health services includes significant roles at Change Grow Live, where she served as Service Team Lead from 2016 to 2019 and as a Senior Practitioner in substance misuse at Swanswell from 2012 to 2013. These positions contributed to her expertise in managing teams and developing effective support strategies for individuals facing mental health challenges.