Sebastian Cabezas
Tauranga
Summary
Client-centred counsellor with a background in psychology and experience across individual counselling, ACC Sensitive Claims, sports mental coaching, and psychosocial interventions. Skilled in Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), mindfulness-based techniques, and strengths-based practice. Committed to ethical practice, cultural safety, and ongoing professional development, with completed Te Tiriti o Waitangi cultural competency training.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Counsellor
Mandara Wellness
09.2025 - Current
- Provide counselling services under ACC Sensitive Claims, supporting clients affected by sexual abuse and harassment.
- Apply SFBT and mindfulness techniques to support emotional regulation and recovery.
- Maintain ethical, accurate, and confidential clinical documentation.
- Engage in professional supervision and multidisciplinary collaboration as required.
Counsellor / Consultant
Cuatro Hojas Consultora
10.2018 - Current
- Delivered individual and group counselling using SFBT and mindfulness approaches.
- Facilitated psychosocial interventions with teenagers and young adults from vulnerable environments.
- Trained clients in job interview preparation, presentation skills, leadership, and soft-skill development.
Co‑Founder / Counsellor
Pro Players Factory | Santiago, Chile
03.2017 - 09.2022
- Co-founded a wellbeing-focused organisation supporting athletes’ psychological performance.
- Delivered mental skills training to high-performance hockey players, focusing on emotional regulation, focus, and resilience.
- Managed and delivered an Elite Athlete Support Programme.
- Provided individual psychological support using mental preparation strategies.
Human Resources Consultant
Globalis Ltd
03.2017 - 12.2019
- Conducted CV screening and candidate evaluations.
- Led recruitment processes including interviews, psychological assessments, and profile development.
- Supported end-to-end staff selection and placement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Universidad Mayor
Santiago, Chile12-2017
Skills
- Individual and group counselling
- ACC Sensitive Claims (sexual abuse and harassment)
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Mindfulness-based interventions
- Risk awareness and client safety
- Rapport building and active listening
- Case notes and professional documentation
- Strengths-based and collaborative practice
- Trial-and-feedback approach to empower client agency
- Attention to detail and continuous professional learning
Languages
English
Spanish
Italian
Timeline
Counsellor
Mandara Wellness
09.2025 - Current
Counsellor / Consultant
Cuatro Hojas Consultora
10.2018 - Current
Co‑Founder / Counsellor
Pro Players Factory | Santiago, Chile
03.2017 - 09.2022
Human Resources Consultant
Globalis Ltd
03.2017 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Universidad Mayor