Robyn Kawiti
Manukau
Summary
Compassionate and adaptable Intern Counsellor with experience at Baby Loss NZ, skilled in providing emotional support and developing treatment plans. Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and problem-solving abilities while collaborating with healthcare professionals to enhance client care. Committed to fostering resilience and self-confidence in individuals navigating grief and trauma.
Developed strong organisational and communication skills in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and contribute to team objectives. Seeking to transition into a new field, utilising transferable skills to drive success in diverse professional settings.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intern Counsellor
Baby Loss NZ
08.2025 - 11.2025
- Provided emotional support and guidance to individuals experiencing grief from baby loss.
- Assisted in developing resources and materials to educate families on coping strategies.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
- Engaged with External Supervision to maintain ethical safe practice
- Assisted clients in exploring feelings and understanding behaviors.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Developed treatment plans to help clients build self-confidence and resilience.
- Designed safe and supportive environment for clients to discuss issues.
- Supported individuals dealing with mental health and emotional issues.
- Assessed clients' needs to provide appropriate therapeutic interventions.
Intern Counsellor
Accelerating Aotearoa
07.2025 - 11.2025
- Provided emotional support and guidance to individuals with anxiety, trauma, or navigating family relationships
- Conducted intake assessments to identify client needs and tailor counseling approaches.
- Participated in training workshops to enhance counseling techniques and knowledge of grief processes.
- Assisted clients in exploring feelings and understanding behaviors.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Supervised meetings with family members to help create support system for clients.
Intern Counsellor
Homai Primary School
02.2024 - 11.2024
- Provided emotional support to students dealing with grief and loss, anxiety, or dealing with family relationships
- Maintained effective communication among team members to enhance collaboration efforts.
- Provided administrative support by managing schedules and preparing necessary documentation.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
Intern Counsellor
Waimahia Intermediate School
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Provided administrative support by managing schedules and preparing necessary documentation.
- Assisted clients in exploring feelings and understanding behaviors.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Determined clients' risk of self-harm or other dangerous behaviors.
- Developed treatment plans to help clients build self-confidence and resilience.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Counselling (In Progress) - Counselling
Manukau Institute of Technology- Te Pukenga
Auckland, NZ08-2026
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Quick learner
- Fast learner
- Problem-solving
- Computer skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Goal-oriented mindset
- Interpersonal and social skills
- Attention to detail
- Client relationships
- Administrative tasks
- Administrative support
- Data entry
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Collaboration
- Active listening
- Goal setting
- Problem-solving abilities
Certification
- Certificate in Office Administration (medical)
- Certificate in Small Business Management
Timeline
Intern Counsellor
Baby Loss NZ
08.2025 - 11.2025
Intern Counsellor
Accelerating Aotearoa
07.2025 - 11.2025
Intern Counsellor
Homai Primary School
02.2024 - 11.2024
Intern Counsellor
Waimahia Intermediate School
09.2023 - 11.2023
Bachelor of Applied Counselling (In Progress) - Counselling
Manukau Institute of Technology- Te Pukenga