Chief Officer Counselling Psychologist

• Sep 2023 - Present

Counselling Psychologist in Private Practice

• Jan 2018 - Present

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Psychologist/Student Counsellor

• Jan 2019 - Aug 2023

Psychology Intern Supervisor

• Feb 2021 - Jun 2022

School Psychologist

• Aug 2012 - Dec 2018

Counselling Psychologist

• Jan 2011 - Jul 2012

Performance / Service delivery: • Screening patients to determine if Shepherds Field will be an appropriate placement centre • Assess, diagnose and constantly evaluate the patient • Assess and/or make possible referrals if the patient requires other professional assistance ie. Psychiatric, detoxification, secondary care • Provide individual and group therapy sessions • Attend Mutli Disciplinary Team discussions regarding progress and intervention for the patient • Provide input in discharge reports if requested by the social worker • Manage case files regarding relevant reports and correspondence Show less

Psychology Intern

• Jan 2010 - Dec 2010

Duties Include & Responsibilities: * Provide comprehensive counselling and psychological support to students and provide advice to University staff members in managing students with psychological problems. *Psychotherapy: > Individual psychotherapy: mostly on a short-term basis • Couple therapy – short term problem focussed • Group therapy, particularly in response to specific needs of students • Family interventions: in support of students • HIV pre and post test counselling for students and staff • Crisis intervention (The Centre operates a 24 hour crisis facility and as part of a team, the Interns Psychologist were expected to be on call and available to assist at certain times). * Psychological Assessment: • Career assessments • Scholastic assessments • Learning assessments * Psycho-Education under the guidance of more senior psychologists in the Centre on: • Development and facilitation of training courses for staff and students on campus • Development and distribution of information material • Promotion of health and well-being of students *Anti-Harassment Service • Counselling students who have been harassed • Offering them alternative ways of addressing the problem • Liaising with relevant authorities in the university structures to report harassment. *Liason which includes: • Consultation with staff regarding students’ difficulties • In a particular circumstance and with the permission of the student, contacting relevant staff and/or parents/guardians • Working with the Career Centre on particular cases that require assessment * Administration: • Case management • File management Show less