Travis Roodt

• Provide one-to-one counselling for adult clients (ages 18–65) across a wide range of presenting issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, identity, and relationship difficulties.
• Offer warm, non-judgmental, and confidential space to explore complex emotional experiences using an integrative approach tailored to individual needs.
• Maintain accurate and timely client records in line with ethical and organisational standards.
• Attend regular clinical supervision and contribute to ongoing CPD as part of ethical best practice.
• Collaborate with a wider counselling team and coordinators to support client referrals and ongoing care pathways.
• Continuously develop therapeutic knowledge through reading, reflection, and professional development.

• Provided clients with a save space for them discuss their presenting issues.
• Completed case notes after each session and collated feedback forms filled by clients at beginning, middle and end of counselling.
• Executed appropriate risk-assessment and mitigation strategies.
• Referred clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes.
• Recorded patients progress and changed treatment plan when necessary.

• Provided emotional and educational support to children with SEMH needs, fostering positive adult relationships to aid emotional regulation.
• Used reflective strategies and personalised interventions to help students build resilience and develop emotional awareness.
• Supported students across school environments, including the dining hall, playground, and library, ensuring consistent care and supervision.
• Built strong collaborative relationships with staff, parents, and students to support academic progress and personal development.

• Led a full brand revamp, including updated brand guidelines, redesigned packaging for 50+ products, and development of a new company website.
• Conceptualised branding and packaging solutions for external clients across various sectors.
• Directed team activities to meet tight deadlines, ensuring high-quality service and production output.
• Oversaw seasonal promotional campaigns and implemented evidence-based marketing strategies to grow brand recognition.

Roles held: Senior Graphic Designer, Studio Manager, Business Owner
Companies: , Smyth Printers, Jetline, Dynamic Signs & Print, LiveWire Design, Image Max

• Created branding and marketing materials for national and commercial clients (e.g. Wits University, SA Travel Centre, Orlando Pirates FC).
• Managed junior designers, liaised with suppliers, and delivered design solutions across print and digital media.
• Managed a printing line and manufacturing process.
• Co-created a nationally released children’s board game.