Kirandeep Kaur
Hamilton,North Island
Summary
Compassionate individual with desire to make positive impact in lives of individuals and families. Solid foundation in counselling theory and techniques and practical experience in providing support and guidance to clients. Focused on providing safe and non-judgmental spaces for clients to express thoughts and feelings. Dedicated to ongoing learning and professional development. Proven track record of helping clients overcome challenges related to mental health, substance abuse and trauma.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Counsellor
Private practice
Hamilton, Waikato
03.2022 - Current
- Referred clients to other programmes and community agencies to enhance treatment processes.
- Documented all patient information outlined in service plans, treatment reports and progress notes.
- Adhered to agreed caseload management targets to minimise waiting times.
- Diagnosed mental health, emotional and substance abuse disorders.
- Educated patients about appropriate coping mechanisms to help through tough situations.
- Formulated and implemented appropriate therapy to deal with underlying dynamics contributing to or exacerbating patients' illnesses.
- Completed case notes after each session and collated feedback forms filled by clients at beginning, middle and end of counselling.
Child Protection Social Worker
Oranga Tamariki- Ministry for Children
Hamilton, Waikato
01.2019 - 03.2023
- Interviewed children and parents to assess home life and ascertain best actions and solutions to improve issues.
- Counselled young people aged between 0-18 years, providing practical and emotional support through a variety of issues.
- Referred children or parents to anger and domestic violence prevention social programmes to help rebuild necessary elements of their lives.
- Provided professional care and support to children in difficult situations, such as in foster care and children with disability.
- Promoted independence and positive wellbeing when working with vulnerable adults and children.
- Maintained detailed child case files, ensuring consistent knowledge and understanding of their situations.
- Liaised with families and caregivers to develop balanced rehabilitation programmes.
- Prepared reports for legal action and provided evidence in court.
- Partnered with external support networks to deliver holistic client care.
- Built positive, productive client relationships for enhanced social support.
- Attended regular training and supervision workshops for improved service user support.
Education
Bachelor of Social work - Social Work
Waikato Institue of Technology
Hamilton, Waikato 02.2015 - 03.2019
EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
The EMDR Association of Australia (EMDRAA)
Newzealand 03.2023 -
Timeline
EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
The EMDR Association of Australia (EMDRAA)
03.2023 -
Counsellor
Private practice
03.2022 - Current
Child Protection Social Worker
Oranga Tamariki- Ministry for Children
01.2019 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Social work - Social Work
Waikato Institue of Technology
02.2015 - 03.2019
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