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Saloni S Badani

Saloni S Badani

Papatoetoe,Auckland

Summary

Dedicated Mental Health Counsellor recognized for effective task management and client engagement. Proficient in cognitive behavioral therapy, eclectic therapy models, and crisis intervention, ensuring comprehensive support for clients. Exceptional ability in empathy and communication strengthens therapeutic relationships and facilitates client development.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Partnership Counsellor

Youthline
09.2024 - Current
  • Provided individual counseling sessions to more than 200 young people in the age group of 12-24 years.
  • Implemented therapeutic techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, FACT, and mindfulness training into practice.
  • Provided crisis intervention services for individuals in need of immediate assistance.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for clients.
  • Assisted clients in developing healthy coping skills that could be used during times of stress or difficulty.
  • Conducted mental health assessments with clients to determine appropriate interventions.
  • Maintained confidential client records and case notes in compliance with ethical standards and legal requirements.
  • Participated in regular team meetings to discuss case management issues, and plan services for clients.

Mental Health Counsellor

Manukau Institute of Technology
Manukau, Otara, Auckland
10.2022 - 09.2024
  • Recorded more than 500 hours of counseling students (online and face-to-face) in 2 years.
  • Documented service plans, treatment reports, and progress notes.
  • Demonstrated sensitivity and competence in treating patients from diverse backgrounds.
  • Referred clients to external resources for additional support.
  • Diagnosed mental health, emotional and substance abuse disorders.
  • Referred clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes.
  • Participated in meetings with other healthcare professionals to discuss patient cases.
  • Evaluated therapy services, and identified areas of improvement.

Mental Health Counsellor

Self- Employed
, Mumbai, India
08.2018 - 08.2021
  • Demonstrated sensitivity and competence in treating patients from diverse backgrounds.
  • Documented service plans, treatment reports and progress notes. Documented client progress in confidential files. Guided clients in development of skills and techniques.
  • Referred clients to external resources for additional support.
  • Delivered mental health support for female patients suffering from post-partum depression, anxiety, sexual abuse, traumas and identity crises. Delivered mental health support to young adults having concerns related to peer pressure, relationships, stress and career.
  • Assisted clients with identifying feelings and behaviors by asking open-ended questions. Worked collaboratively with clients to develop treatment plans and goals.
  • Offered free online counselling services to 24 people during COVID lockdown in India, suffering from stress, anxiety, grief and emotional issues.

School Counsellor Intern

Jurongville Secondary School
, Singapore
01.2018 - 04.2018
  • Offered counseling services to 7 students from Chinese and Malay ethnic background.
  • Worked collectively with education professionals to deliver in-school counselling support for identified students. Partnered with teachers to outline therapy goals and monitor progress.
  • Counseled secondary school children with different presenting issues, namely school bullying, relationship issues with parents, poor school attendance and punctuality issues, motivation related and stress-related issues. Counseled students directly on course choices, schedules and study habits.
  • Employed skills in crisis intervention to help resolve difficult situations.

Mental Health Counsellor Intern

NIE Wellness Centre
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
07.2017 - 04.2018
  • Created client treatment plans based on assessments and goals.
  • Developed individual courses of treatment for each patient by evaluating goals, mental health, and practical conditions.
  • Developed and implemented treatment plans for clients, mainly young adults, based on diagnosed conditions, family history, client conversations, and other lifestyle aspects.
  • Empowered clients to tackle challenging situations with better, more diverse coping skills.
  • Provided group therapy sessions to students.
  • Provided crisis intervention therapies to clients and determined risk of suicide or other harmful behaviours whenever necessary.
  • Assisted individuals making career-related decisions by conducting assessments to measure skills, abilities and interests.
  • Led 18 individual and 1 group counseling sessions each week.
  • Responded to emergency situations and provided crisis support.
  • Demonstrated sensitivity and competence in treating patients from diverse backgrounds.
  • Documented service plans, treatment reports, and progress notes.
  • Referred clients to external resources for additional support.
  • Diagnosed and formulated treatment goals for patients, utilizing the current DSM.

Education

Master of Arts - Counselling & Guidance

Nanyang Technological University
Singapore
06.2018

Bachelor of Science - Developmental Counselling

S.N.D.T Women's University
Mumbai, India
02.2016

Skills

  • Skilled in intake assessment/interviewing
  • Outstanding knowledge of principles and theory of psychology and mental health
  • Ability to provide individual, couple counselling services or facilitate group therapy in a positive effective manner
  • Suicide precautions expertise
  • Client goal planning
  • Individual and group therapy
  • Tracking client progress
  • Treatment planning and implementation
  • Multi-linguistic in English, Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi
  • Multicultural Counselling expertise Demonstrate Cultural competency and good understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
  • Superior communication skills
  • Special Needs Support
  • Microsoft and excel skills

Certification

  • Mind-Body Medicine Workshop (Singapore) 2016
  • Mind-Body Medicine Workshop (Singapore)
  • Diploma in Herbal Remedies (the Blackford Center, India), 2016
  • Psycho-Oncology Training - CPPA (Mumbai) 2015
  • Art-based therapy workshop (Singapore)
  • Positive Psychiatry and Mental Health (University of Sydney, online) 2020
  • Certificate of Academic Studies: Dialectical Behavioral Studies and Gestalt Therapy, 2019
  • Australian and New Zealand Addiction Conference 2022
  • Te Whāriki Hou: Working Effectively with Māori, 2023
  • Treating complex mental health issues in youth - Harvard Medical School, 2024
  • Introductory training - responding effectively to people who experience family violence - Shine, 2024

Professional Memberships

  • Provisional Member of NZAC since December 2022
  • Holds a Annual Practicing Certificate

Languages

English
First Language

Timeline

Partnership Counsellor

Youthline
09.2024 - Current

Mental Health Counsellor

Manukau Institute of Technology
10.2022 - 09.2024

Mental Health Counsellor

Self- Employed
08.2018 - 08.2021

School Counsellor Intern

Jurongville Secondary School
01.2018 - 04.2018

Mental Health Counsellor Intern

NIE Wellness Centre
07.2017 - 04.2018

Master of Arts - Counselling & Guidance

Nanyang Technological University

Bachelor of Science - Developmental Counselling

S.N.D.T Women's University

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