Kama Joanne Frankling
Pegasus,New Zealand
Summary
I am a dedicated therapist and counsellor with extensive experience delivering responsive, person-centred support to individuals with diverse needs across various settings. Expertise in trauma therapies, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and cross-cultural counselling. I am able to build trusting relationships with clients of all ages, creating a safe space as they navigate challenging situations. I am passionate about enhancing the health, well-being, and confidence, of individuals. I an naturally adept in assessing student needs. I have a collaborative approach with educators and parents ensures professionalism and valuable life experiences are brought to every role.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Burnout Prevention Therapist
Private Practice
03.2025 - Current
- Burnout prevention therapist.
- Boundary setting, self-care, and practical tools and tips.
- Membership site. Self-care and somatic practices.
Mana Ake Kaimahi / Counsellor
Mana Ake Family Help Trust and STAND Tu Maia, New Zealand
10.2021 - 03.2025
- Conduct initial assessments to evaluate needs of child and family.
- Positive mental health and guidance for children at school and at home + brief interventions.
- Group work included: Bullying, friendship skills, compassion, health, and well-being.
- Helping children to manage emotions, grief and loss, bullying, parental separation.
- Make referrals to local community agencies and departments where necessary.
Child & Youth Therapist
Home and Family
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Conduct initial assessment with parent to evaluate needs of child or youth.
- Therapy sessions with young parents who have experienced trauma.
- Individual therapy sessions, up to 20 weeks. DV, anxiety, stress, trauma
- Helping children to manage emotions, grief and loss, bullying, parental separation.
- Make referrals to local community agencies and departments where necessary.
Therapist / Facilitator / Photographer
Self Employed – Almost Stress Free Ltd
05.2010 - 07.2018
- Therapist, Author, Photographer – Private Practice – Helping women to build their business with confidence.
- Therapy sessions, coaching, practical business help, confidence boosting photo-shoots.
- Author of ‘The Happy Migrant – Your Relocation Survival Guide’ Published in May 2011.
- Helping expats to cope with the emotional aspect of a move to a new country or state.
Counsellor / Group Facilitator
Qld Injectors Health Network
05.2009 - 05.2010
- Initially completed a 4-month student placement and staying on as co-facilitator of ‘Changing Habits’ 12-week group sessions for users who wish to stop or reduce drug use
- Conduct initial assessments to evaluate whether clients were ready for “Changing Habits”
- Facilitate 24 session ‘Changing Habits’ program on harm minimisation for illicit drug users
- Group work included: stages of change, mindfulness, the drama triangle, values work, communication and assertion, problem solving, grief and loss, music therapy, art therapy, meditation, and various activities.
- Provide weekly individual counselling for group participants & support during and after group sessions
- Individual and group sessions based on Acceptance and Commitment therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Transaction Analysis and CBT. Other methods introduced
- Make referrals to local community agencies and departments where necessary
- Organise group sessions, including administration duties, data entry of client progress after sessions
- Participated in case conferences, answered phones for brief interventions and attended various workshops and information sessions
Workshop Facilitator
The Happy Migrant, Australia
03.2008 - 05.2009
- Created and delivered ‘The Happy Migrant’ workshop to help expats & migrants to cope with the emotional aspect of moving to a new country or state
- Facilitated a monthly support group
- Connected expats to services
- Delivered talks at events
Full Time Student / Counselling
Volunteer Meditation Facilitator, NZ
02.2005 - 02.2007
Support Group Facilitator
Expat women in Singapore
10.2003 - 10.2004
Support Worker
Expat women in Holland
10.2002 - 10.2003
Pharmacy Technician
Nøtterøy Pharmacy, Norway
06.2002 - 09.2002
- Dispensed medications accurately while adhering to pharmacy protocols and safety standards.
- Assisted pharmacists in managing inventory and maintaining stock levels for optimal operational efficiency.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries and resolving medication-related issues promptly.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure accurate medication therapy management for patients.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
Assistant Manager
Kiwi Supermarket, Norway
10.1998 - 05.2002
Kindergarten Assistant
Torvsletta Kindergarten, Norway
01.1994 - 01.1996
Education
Graduate Diploma in Counselling - Counselling Skills & Methods 1 & 2, Counselling in Loss; Trauma Counselling, Cross Cultural Counselling, Self-Esteem & Motivation, Mental Health Issues; Conflict Management, Social, Legal & Ethical Issues
College of Applied Psychology
AustraliaCertificate in Family Health - Community & Domestic Violence, Maternal Neonatal Health, Infants at Risk, Family Planning
Touro University
USA/SingaporeBachelor of Health Science - Cross Cultural Health, Health Care Delivery & Ethics, Legal Aspects of Health Care, Quantative Reasoning
Touro University
USA/SingaporeDiploma in Dance Movement Therapy - undefined
Dance Therapy Training Aotearoa
Diploma of Initiatic Art Therapy - undefined
Cornelia Elbrecht
QLD AustraliaDiploma of Pharmacy Technician - Health & Social Care Studies, Service & Professional Ethics, Office Work, Pharmaceuticals
Olsrod School
NorwayArt College - undefined
Gloppe Secondary School, International School of Tanganyika, Rangi Ruru
East Africa and NZSkills
- An active listener with excellent communication skills
- Well-developed conflict resolution skills with an ability to remain calm in challenging situations
- Committed to excellence, professionalism, courtesy, and respect for others
- Passionate about providing person-centred support and achieve positive client outcomes
- A strong collaborator who enjoys working as part of a multi-faceted team
- Well organised with strong planning skills to meet required deadlines
- Naturally calm demeanour with a positive, upbeat, and friendly nature
- Child and youth counselling skills and experience
- Effective group facilitation practice and skills
- Mind-body integration practices
- Parent-child assessment experience
- Burnout prevention
Affiliations
Full Member of NZCA
Additional Information
New Zealand Citizen
English first language; Fluent in Norwegian; Understanding of Swedish.
Timeline
Burnout Prevention Therapist
Private Practice
03.2025 - Current
Mana Ake Kaimahi / Counsellor
Mana Ake Family Help Trust and STAND Tu Maia, New Zealand
10.2021 - 03.2025
Child & Youth Therapist
Home and Family
03.2021 - 10.2021
Therapist / Facilitator / Photographer
Self Employed – Almost Stress Free Ltd
05.2010 - 07.2018
Counsellor / Group Facilitator
Qld Injectors Health Network
05.2009 - 05.2010
Workshop Facilitator
The Happy Migrant, Australia
03.2008 - 05.2009
Full Time Student / Counselling
Volunteer Meditation Facilitator, NZ
02.2005 - 02.2007
Support Group Facilitator
Expat women in Singapore
10.2003 - 10.2004
Support Worker
Expat women in Holland
10.2002 - 10.2003
Pharmacy Technician
Nøtterøy Pharmacy, Norway
06.2002 - 09.2002
Assistant Manager
Kiwi Supermarket, Norway
10.1998 - 05.2002
Kindergarten Assistant
Torvsletta Kindergarten, Norway
01.1994 - 01.1996
Certificate in Family Health - Community & Domestic Violence, Maternal Neonatal Health, Infants at Risk, Family Planning
Touro University
Bachelor of Health Science - Cross Cultural Health, Health Care Delivery & Ethics, Legal Aspects of Health Care, Quantative Reasoning
Touro University
Diploma in Dance Movement Therapy - undefined
Dance Therapy Training Aotearoa
Diploma of Initiatic Art Therapy - undefined
Cornelia Elbrecht
Diploma of Pharmacy Technician - Health & Social Care Studies, Service & Professional Ethics, Office Work, Pharmaceuticals
Olsrod School
Art College - undefined
Gloppe Secondary School, International School of Tanganyika, Rangi Ruru
Graduate Diploma in Counselling - Counselling Skills & Methods 1 & 2, Counselling in Loss; Trauma Counselling, Cross Cultural Counselling, Self-Esteem & Motivation, Mental Health Issues; Conflict Management, Social, Legal & Ethical Issues
College of Applied Psychology