Heather Nicholson
Waipapa,Kerikeri
Summary
Compassionate counsellor with experience in various therapeutic techniques including person centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, narrative therapy, strengths, and couples counselling. Strengths include active listening, empathy, and crisis intervention skills. Have worked closely with clients to promote mental health improvement and foster personal growth. Significance made by implementing successful treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Counsellor
Mid North Family Support
Kerikeri, Kerikeri
04.2022 - Current
- Implemented therapeutic techniques such as person centered therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, and mindfulness training into practice.
- Provided individual and couple counse-ling sessions for clients.
- Established collaborative relationships with parents and guardians in order to provide effective care for their children.
- Developed treatment plans to address client needs.
- Participated in regular team meetings to discuss case management issues and plan services for clients.
- Developed crisis intervention strategies for individuals facing difficult situations or events.
- Coached clients on how to manage emotions effectively while also teaching them how to recognize warning signs of distress before it becomes overwhelming.
- Conducted mental health plans with clients in order to determine appropriate interventions.
- Researched best practices in the field of counselling in order to stay current on evidence-based treatments.
- Utilised creative approaches such as art therapy and/or sand tray therapy when working with clients who have difficulty expressing themselves verbally.
- Assisted clients in developing healthy coping skills that could be used during times of stress or difficulty.
- Provided crisis intervention services for individuals in need of immediate assistance.
- Created an environment that was safe, supportive, and conducive to all clients.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date records of client progress and treatment plans.
- Provided clients with psycho-educational learning on the brain to help them better understand why they react in differing ways.
- Developed and maintained professional relationships with referral sources, including physicians, schools, DHB, and community agencies.
- Engaged clients in goal setting and action planning to promote personal growth and positive life changes.
- Helped clients find solutions by teaching appropriate intervention techniques.
- Documented meetings, interventions and contacts with clients to optimise care.
- Maintained proper registration within my governing body of NZCCA for accountability purposes.
Education
Post Graduate Certificate in Responding To Trauma -
Bethlehem Tertiary Institute
Tauranga, NZ05-2024
Bachelor of Counselling - Counselling
Bethlehem Tertiary Institute
Tauranga, NZ04-2022
Skills
- Client Counseling
- Client Needs Assessment
- Suicide precautions expertise
- Suicide risk assessments
- Crisis Response
- Trauma counselling
- Building rapport
- Grief counselling
- Clinical Experience
- Counselling
- Adolescent Counselling
- Intervention Planning
- Client Advocacy
- Crisis Intervention
- Solution-focused counselling
Timeline
Counsellor
Mid North Family Support
04.2022 - Current
Post Graduate Certificate in Responding To Trauma -
Bethlehem Tertiary Institute
Bachelor of Counselling - Counselling
Bethlehem Tertiary Institute
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