1. Peter Gratrix
12 Heap Street, Manchester, BL9 7JH.
Date of Birth: 13th June 1960.
Email: peter.gratrix@ntlworld.com
Mobile: 07905291034
Counselling Psychotherapist
I am a qualified professional 'Counsellor-Psychotherapist’ with experience of working in a NHS
IAPT Mental Health setting, and within a multi-cultural framework. I am committed to providing
appropriate structured, personalised recovery-based models of intervention for people with
complex mental health problems through an assessmentofneeds.
I work with individuals to help them overcome a range of psychological and emotional issues,
and cover a range of evidenced-based psychological therapies to help promote individual
mental health in the one-to-one person-centered relationship, establishing a collaborative
working relationship with the client based on trust, respect, and actively listening, also, letting
the client be an active participant in the therapies session. As a therapist I may work with
clients for just a few sessions or over a longer period of time to explore issues in a holistic and
insightful way to enable them to bring about effective change or enhance their wellbeing, and if
need be, undertake collaborative working with other professionals and agencies to ensure that
the clients’ needs are met, particularly in relation risk, their on-going care needs and discharge
arrangements.
Professional Origination:
Registered member of British Association of Counselors & Psychotherapist, BACP and will be
working towards full accreditation.
Employment History:
Current Position:
Volunteer Counsellor at Manchester and Salford Counselling Service, 8th December 2014 -
currently on going, C/O, New Church Collage, 25 Radcliffe New Road, Radcliffe, Manchester,
M26 2RB. MASCS is a charity-based organisation, which offers open-ended counselling
sessions. At MASCS I see clients with various concerns, eg, anxiety, depression, relationship
problems, low self-esteem, coping difficulties, etc.
 Receive referral.
 Contact and invite clientto Counselling.
 Initial assessment/ meeting with a client & complete NHS Core-Om forms.
 Explain confidentiality and what it involves.
 Contracting to a number of sessions (Open ended).

2. Previous Experience:
University Placement: April 2014 till May 2015 at ‘Healthy Minds’, Pennine Care NHS
Foundation Trust, Humphrey House, Angouleme Way, Bury, BL9 0EQ.
Pennine care NHS Mental Health Trust (IAPTS), 2nd floor Humphrey House, Angouleme
Way, Bury, BL9 0EQ
Position Held:
Student Counsellor (Bereavement)
Duties and Responsibilities:
Bury IAPT, which is now known as Healthy Minds, this is a very busy in-demand service,
served by a multi-disciplinary Primary Care Mental Health Team. My responsibility was one of
a student (Step3 care) Bereavement Counsellor, offering treatment to clients who presented
with mild to moderate mental health problems.
I managed a caseload of 20 clients, which consisted of one, six or eight, one-hour sessions
depending on the client’s needs. In this role I would screen existing referrals, chose a suitable
referral to contact to offer a face-to-face assessment for Counselling. During the initial
assessmentIwould perform a risk assessmentthat was compiled ofthe following forms:
 NHS Core-Om forms, ie, PHQ9, GAD7, IAPT Phobia Scale and Work and Social
Adjustment, These forms would be completed every therapeutic session.
 Primary Care NHS Foundation Trust Mandatory Information form.
 Bury IAPT/ Primary Care Mental Health Team Step 3 form.
 Mental Health Clustering Tool.
The information would be collated and entered onto the IAPT- PC-MIS computer system were
client out comes could be measured (measurement is central to improving service
quality/patient experience and accountability).
During the initial sessions, if any safeguarding / risks are identified; risks to the wellbeing of
service users, staff and others) it is important to demonstrate sensitivity & competence in
relation to diversity, race, faith, age, gender, disability and sexual orientation. Any risk
concerns raised would be discussed at my line-management /supervision meetings in line with
relevantlegislation / existing policies and guidance.
Whilst at Healthy Minds Bury I volunteered with a CBT therapist providing the Long Term
Condition (LTC) group. I volunteered for three cohorts, which consisted of seven, one and half

3. sessions. My role was to support the CBT therapist whilst offering a ‘person centred’ role to
the clients. The LTC group provides psychological and emotional support to their clients;
coupled with their professional approach/experience/ knowledge the professionals can help
educate /support their clients and help them to come to terms with their on-going, life-long
condition(s) and the impact it has on their everyday activities, and to improve their emotional
wellbeing.
Whilst at Healthy Minds Bury I volunteered with a CBT therapist providing the Long Term
Condition (LTC) group. I volunteered for three cohorts, which consisted of seven, one and half
sessions. My role was to support the CBT therapist whilst offering a ‘person centred’ role to
the clients. The LTC group provides psychological and emotional support to their clients;
coupled with their professional approach/experience/ knowledge the professionals can help
educate /support their clients and help them to come to terms with their on-going, life-long
condition(s) and the impact it has on their everyday activities, and to improve their emotional
wellbeing.
I also volunteered for one cohort with the Bereavement-Counselling group. Both these
opportunities where invaluable as they provided me with knowledge of group work and working
with clients presenting with different psychological and well-being problems.
I am compliant with legislation and its implications for clinical practice in relation to people
presenting with complex problems. I am compliant with confidentiality policies and procedures
and the principles for the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults; regard for others and
respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality. I am committed to providing an
effective and efficient service to my employer and to my clients.
I am reliable, show initiative, motivation, and I am able to demonstrate high levels of
enthusiasm and commitment to my role. I have the ability to work under pressure. I am
computer literate and competent in using various computer applications, Word, Excel, Power-
Point, and NHS computer applications such as PCMIS. I have good verbal, written and
telephone communication skills.
I am willing to undertake any other training / duties that are required of me and appropriate to
this role and to comply with the Trust and department’s policies, procedures, protocols and
guidelines.
05/09/16 ICS Mandatory Training Course:
• Basic food hygiene
• Managing Violence and aggression in the workplace
• Safeguarding ofAdults
• Infection Control - UKCSTF v1.2 Level 2 infection control Health, Safety and welfare in
the workplace - with Lone working
• Fire Safety Manual Handling - Practical and theory

4. • Customer Care (Complaints Handling)
• Equality, Diversity and human rights - UKCSTF v1.2 level 2
• Information Governance
• Safeguarding Children UCCSTF v1.2 Level 2
• Basic Life supportwith child modifications (Paeds notincluded) - Practical
• Basic Life support(Pediatrics) - Practical
Education:
2015: Awarded a First Class Honours Degree by the University ofSalford.
2014: Salford University, Counselling & Psychotherapy Professional Practice BSc (hons).
Modules: Professional Practice Placement, Personal & Professional Development 2,
Counselling & Mental Health, Counselling & Psychotherapy Professional Practice, Introduction
to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Skills.
2013: Salford University, Counselling & Psychotherapy Professional Practice BSc (hons).
Modules: Practice Based Reflection, Professional Counselling & Psychotherapy Practice,
Theory Counselling & Psychotherapy Skills. Personal & Professional Development 1,
Preparation Counselling & Psychotherapy Practice and Professional Issues, Ethics &
Supervision.
2012: Salford University, Counselling & Psychotherapy Professional Practice BSc (hons).
Counselling & Psychotherapy approaches.
Modules: Counselling & Communications Skills, Intro Counselling Philosophy & research,
Counselling & Psychotherapy Skills, Mindfulness & Well-being. Therapy Ethics & Human
Rights.
2011: Bolton University, Counselling & Psychology Certificate in higher Education.
Modules: Counselling Concepts, Coaching for Life Skills Stress and Transition, Introduction to
Research Methods in Psychology. Cognitive & Bio-Psychological Perspectives.
2010: Woodbury Collage Bury. Access to Higher Education, (OCN), Healthcare & Midwifery.
2009: Woodbury Collage Bury. Access to Further Education, (NOCN).

5. Other Information:
I have a full driving license; Iam a home owner, and a member ofLinkedIn.
Interests:
Mindfulness, Music, Reading, Pets and Volunteering.
Referees:
Anna Dalton (Long Term Conditions Lead) Healthy Minds, 2nd floor, Humphrey House,
Angouleme Way, Bury.
Email: anna.dalton@nhs.net Tel: 07905628876 / 0161253 742.
Dr M. Widdowson, senior lecturer in Counselling and Psychotherapy atSalford University.
MS317 Mary Seacole Building
Salford
M66PU
m.widdowson@salford.ac.uk
Tel:01612955701
Maria McDermott
Manchester and Salford Counselling Service
C/O Wellspring House
25 Radcliffe New Road
Radcliffe
Greater Manchester
M26 1LE
mascsltd@hotmail.co.uk
Tel:07981754953
Ajit Rughoo (Service Lead) Healthy Minds, Primary Care, 2nd Floor, Humphrey House,
Angouleme Way, Bury. 0161-253-5258.