Diana Renwick
Ashtead,Surrey
Summary
Resourceful Counsellor bringing 20 years of experience in mental health support and crisis response. Comfortable working with patients of all backgrounds and highly experienced with children of abuse and neglect . and adults Mental health professional driven to help others overcome personal obstacles. Comfortable working autonomously or in team-based setting. Expert counseling professional devoted to positively impacting clients. Successful at delivering support individually and in group settings. Seeks every opportunity to build trust and deep connections. Insightful Counselor familiar with bereavement and trauma treatment protocols. Adept at responding to emergency situations calmly and respectfully. Passionate about patient support and resource advocacy.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Art Counsellor
Maryvale Convent Primary School
Johannesburg, Gauteng
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Partnered with teachers to outline therapy goals and monitor progress against objectives, including active participation in counselling meetings.
- Facilitated weekly support groups and provided group counselling to primary school students with varied problems.
School Counsellor
Maryvale Convent Primary School
Johannesburg, Gauteng
04.2017 - 12.2017
- Initiated appropriate action in cases of student-wellbeing concern, in line with current social regulations.
- Ensured strict confidentiality of student information through the secure and appropriate filing and storage of personal documents.
- Provided empathetic and effective counselling on academic and personal issues in group and one-to-one settings.
- Sensitively supported students navigating difficult domestic situations, offering a safe space to talk and providing relevant assistance.
Education
Logotherapy intermediate qualification - Logotherapy
2020
- Continuing education in Logotherapy and have completed numerous courses on bereavement, loss and trauma. Lifeline counsellor course also completed and voluntary work in this field.
PDM Post grad Diploma in Business Management - Post grad Diploma in Business Management
12.1997
Bachelor of Arts - PSYCHOLOGY AND ENGLISH
12.1996
Skills
- Mental health support
- Licensed Counsellor
- Outreach programming specialist
Timeline
School Counsellor - Maryvale Convent Primary School
04.2017 - 12.2017
Art Counsellor - Maryvale Convent Primary School
01.2016 - 01.2019
UNISA - Logotherapy intermediate qualification , Logotherapy
WITS - PDM Post grad Diploma in Business Management, Post grad Diploma in Business Management
WITS - Bachelor of Arts, PSYCHOLOGY AND ENGLISH
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