Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer Experience
References
Affiliations
Professional Development
Timeline
Jo Cook

Jo Cook

Counsellor
Dunedin,OTA

Summary

Dedicated professional with strong background in providing evidence-based counselling services to individuals who have been impacted by sexual violence. Committed to advocating for equitable support for survivors of sexual violence.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Counsellor

Self-employed, ACC Registered Provider
Dunedin
01.2022 - Current
  • Work with individuals and whanau whose lives are affected by sexual violence.
  • Utilise evidence-based therapeutic interventions to support those who have been impacted by sexual violence.
  • Coordinate with other professionals and services to facilitate a tailored approach for the individual.
  • Provide reports on the individuals progress.

Contractor, self-employed

CAPABLENZ, Otago Polytechnic and ACC Provider
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Facilitator and Assessor for the Bachelor of Social Services programme (including Counselling Major).
  • Facilitator and Assessor for the Masters of Professional Practice programme.
  • ACC Registered Provider.

Co-Director

Foundation Health Te Hauora LTD
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Collaborative management of all aspects of psychological health service delivery.
  • ACC Registered Provider.
  • Approved assessor for NZTA Section 65 assessments (Alcohol and other drug/mental health assessment).
  • Delivery of training workshops to the social service sector.
  • Provided clinical supervision in the social service sector.
  • External assessor for CAPABLENZ.

Kowhai Practice Manager/Lecturer

Otago Polytechnic
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Managed Kowhai Counselling Centre for students in Bachelor of Social Services specialty program.
  • Lectured and coordinated year two courses in Counselling Specialty Program.
  • Delivered the Working with Addictions course.
  • Provided clinical supervision for year three Counselling Specialty Program.
  • Provided lectures for Working with Groups course.

Counsellor

Private Practice
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Started private practice part-time 2013/14 while at CADS and Rape Crisis.
  • Approved Assessor for NZTA.
  • Counsellor for Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP).
  • Counsellor for Drug and Alcohol Intervention Programme (EAP).
  • Provider of professional supervision for the addiction and social service sector.
  • Provide professional supervision and workshops (AOD) for the Bachelor of Social Services Programme at Otago Polytechnic.

Women's Coordinator

Community Alcohol and other Drug Service (CADS)
01.2010 - 07.2015
  • Developed initiatives to enhance equitable AOD treatment outcomes for women.
  • Managed OST case management for women with complex presentations, ensuring tailored support.
  • Served as Violence Intervention Representative, advocating for women's safety and resources.
  • Participated in agency and community meetings to foster collaboration and information exchange.
  • Created and facilitated CADS Women’s Group to support women in addressing substance relationships and fostering change.

Counsellor

Rape Crisis Collective Dunedin
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Primarily involved working individually with clients. Developed and delivered a therapeutic group for women who had survived rape or sexual abuse and had substance use problems for MPP research project. Contributed to service development and delivery in the role of a Collective member.

AOD Clinician

Community Alcohol & Drug Service
01.2010 - 01.2014
  • Involved Opioid Substitution Treatment (OST) and AOD individual case management/collaboration. Facilitation of therapy groups.

Programme Coordinator for the Certificate in Human Services

Otago Polytechnic School of Social Services
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • Responsibilities included: Programme development; staff, resource, and programme coordination; and pastoral care. Ongoing development of and delivery of courses.
  • Primarily responsible for ongoing development/delivery of courses on the Certificate in Human Services Programme; and co-facilitating a process group part of the Social Psychology paper for National Diploma in Counselling Programme.
  • Delivery of the following papers in 2008 and 2009. For the Certificate in Health: Working with Others. For the Certificate in Mental Health Support Work: Supporting Consumers Using Alcohol and/or other Drugs.
  • Involved supporting other teaching staff and co-delivery of courses. Covered the Kowhai Counselling Clinic one day a week.

Education

Masters of Professional Practice - Counselling

CAPABLE NZ Otago Polytechnic, Dunedin, NZ
01.2016

Awarded with Distinction

Bachelor of Social Services - Counselling Major

CAPABLENZ, Otago Polytechnic, Dunedin, NZ
01.2012

National Diploma in Counselling -

Otago Polytechnic, Dunedin
01.2006

Awarded with Merit

National Certificate in Mental Health Support Work -

Otago Polytechnic, Dunedin, NZ
01.2003

Skills

  • Case management and assessment
  • Trauma-informed practise
  • Crisis intervention
  • Group facilitation
  • Report writing
  • Research methodologies

Volunteer Experience

  • Salvation Army Bridge Programme, 2002, 2003, A combination of both paid and volunteer work, varied roles included Women’s Group facilitator, Women’s After-Care Support Worker, Residential House Supervisor, and co-facilitator of Relapse Prevention groups.
  • 420 Drop in Centre, 2001, This volunteer work involved being in a supportive and practical role with people who lived with mental health issues.

References

References available upon request.

Affiliations

  • Full registration with Drug & Alcohol Practitioners Association Aotearoa New Zealand (DAPAANZ).
  • An accredited DAPAANZ supervisor

Professional Development

  • 2024 - Certificate for Foundational Training, Trauma Centre Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY)
  • 2017 – Certificate in Mata a Ao Maori
  • 2013 – 2016: Masters of Professional Practice through CAPABLENZ.
  • 2008 – 2010: Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching. I have completed three papers toward the Graduate Certificate of Learning and Teaching (Level 7) during my employment with Otago Polytechnic.
  • 2008: Advanced Training in Professional Supervision (Level 7).
  • 2006 – 2007: Psychotherapy Training in Transactional Analysis (TA).

Timeline

Counsellor - Self-employed, ACC Registered Provider
01.2022 - Current
Contractor, self-employed - CAPABLENZ, Otago Polytechnic and ACC Provider
01.2021 - 01.2022
Co-Director - Foundation Health Te Hauora LTD
01.2018 - 01.2021
Kowhai Practice Manager/Lecturer - Otago Polytechnic
01.2017 - 01.2018
Counsellor - Private Practice
01.2014 - 01.2016
Counsellor - Rape Crisis Collective Dunedin
01.2014 - 01.2015
Women's Coordinator - Community Alcohol and other Drug Service (CADS)
01.2010 - 07.2015
AOD Clinician - Community Alcohol & Drug Service
01.2010 - 01.2014
Programme Coordinator for the Certificate in Human Services - Otago Polytechnic School of Social Services
01.2008 - 01.2010
CAPABLE NZ Otago Polytechnic - Masters of Professional Practice, Counselling
CAPABLENZ, Otago Polytechnic - Bachelor of Social Services, Counselling Major
Otago Polytechnic - National Diploma in Counselling,
Otago Polytechnic - National Certificate in Mental Health Support Work,

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