Hi, I’m
VERONICA G
Psychotherapist I Counsellor
Summary
Empathetic Psychotherapist, passionate about supporting clients through personal challenges (140+ hours). Skilled in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Person-Centred Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion-Focused Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Art Therapy. Experienced in treating anxiety, bereavement, learning difficulties, and trauma. Committed to diverse populations (LGBTQ+, minorities). Currently expanding knowledge in performance psychology.
Overview
8
years of professional experience
2
Languages
Work History
Headstrong Counselling
Counselor-in-Training
06.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Built strong client rapport through compassion, non-judgment, active listening, and clear communication, fostering trusting and supportive environment.
- Applied evidence-based interventions, tailoring them to clients' needs and goals, to promote healing, self-care, and long-term well-being.
- Contributed to supervision meetings by sharing insights from counseling sessions, leading to more informed decisions about client care plans.
- Tailored counseling approaches to meet diverse needs of minority and war-affected clients, demonstrating cultural sensitivity and adaptability.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in mental health counseling.
Stockport Community Counselling
Counsellor-in-Training
05.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Built strong client rapport through compassion, non-judgment, active listening, and clear communication, fostering trusting and supportive environment.
- Applied evidence-based interventions, tailoring them to clients' needs and goals, to promote healing, self-care, and long-term well-being.
- Contributed to supervision meetings by sharing insights from counseling sessions, leading to more informed decisions about client care plans.
- Tailored counseling approaches to meet diverse needs of diverse clients from the christian and spiritual community, demonstrating cultural sensitivity and adaptability.
- Engaged in self and personal care activities held by the organization for its members.
Bangor University
Multi Tasked Facilities Operative
12.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Part-time job while studying. Performed deep cleaning tasks on daily basis and and restocked when needed to maintain optimal facility cleanliness and safe workspace.
- Demonstrated flexibility in working hours, accommodating special requests for after-hours or emergency situations.
- Contributed to efficient operations by maintaining organized storage areas for supplies and equipment.
Abbey Road Centre
Counsellor-in-Training
06.2023 - 03.2024
Job overview
- Built strong client rapport through compassion, non-judgment, active listening, and clear communication, fostering trusting and supportive environment.
- Applied evidence-based interventions, tailoring them to clients' needs and goals, to promote healing, self-care, and long-term well-being.
- Tailored counseling approaches to meet needs of clients from LGBTQ+ community, neurodiverse community, addiction recovery and living with learning disabilities, demonstrating cultural sensitivity and adaptability.
- Led group therapy sessions fostering self-awareness, personal growth, and healthy coping skills.
- Connected clients with community resources for ongoing support beyond therapy.
Inmaculado Corazón de María School
Psychologist / Head of the Guidance and Psychology Department
2 2020 - 7 2022
Job overview
- Attended to the educational, cognitive, affective, and psychosocial needs of students and their families as needed.
- Provided vocational and general guidance and evaluations.
- Facilitated psychoeducational workshops for students and staff, enhancing understanding of mental health issues and available resources.
- Designed and implemented workshops and educational programs on self-esteem, sexuality, motherhood and parenthood, and mental health.
- Trained teaching and administrative staff in psychological and educational content.
- During this role, successfully established monthly workshops tailored to students' grade level, age, and needs. Also continued the program 'Baby? Think it carefully!' which educates about responsible reproduction and adolescent motherhood/fatherhood by using baby simulators (robots) that students care for over a weekend.
Quala Dominicana
Research Analyst / Market Research Analyst
08.2017 - 08.2019
Job overview
- Designed and implemented qualitative market research projects.
- Designed and implemented qualitative and quantitative surveys and interviews.
- Analyzed data in-depth for decision making using Qualtrics and Microsoft Excel platforms.
- Managed budgets and resources.
- Trained, managed, and supervised work teams.
- Performed quality control checks to ensure the accuracy of obtained data.
- Updated sales information.
- Moderated face-to-face and virtual interviews and focus groups.
- Presented research results.
- Led market research for the development of a new flavor line for the country's number one energy drink. Responsibilities included designing, executing, training the team, conducting fieldwork, managing resources, and presenting the research process and results to brand managers.
VIP Personnel
Human Resources Intern / Recruitment intern
10.2016 - 01.2017
Job overview
- Executed screening, interview, and first assessment processes.
- Registered candidates in databases.
- Conducted reference checks for candidate verification.
- Advertised job descriptions through job platforms.
- During this internship, successfully located two ideal profiles for two essential positions within financial organization.
Education
Bangor UniversityWales, United Kingdom
Master of Science from Counselling
04.2001
Neuropsicología RDDominican Republic
Course from Neuropsychology
04.2001
Judiciary's National SchoolDominican Republic
Technical Training from Forensic Interviewing For Vulnerable Communities
04.2001
Instituto Tecnológico De Santo Domingo (INTEC) Dominican Republic
Bachelor of Science from Psychology
04.2001
Skills
Integrative Psychotherapy
References
- Dr. Fay Short, Professor/ Associate Pro-Vice Chancellor, School of Human and Behavioural Sciences, Bangor University, f.short@bangor.ac.uk, +44 1248388287
- Suzy Clarkson, Lecturer in Counselling Psychology, School of Human and Behavioural Sciences, Bangor Universitys.clarkson@bangor.ac.uk, +44 1248388057
- Maria McDonald, Stockport Community Counselling Manager, maria.mcdonald10@btinternet.com
Writing, Painting, Dancing.
In my free time I enjoy writing, painting and dancing.
Timeline
Multi Tasked Facilities Operative
Bangor University
12.2023 - Current
Counselor-in-Training
Headstrong Counselling
06.2023 - Current
Counsellor-in-Training
Abbey Road Centre
06.2023 - 03.2024
Counsellor-in-Training
Stockport Community Counselling
05.2023 - Current
Research Analyst / Market Research Analyst
Quala Dominicana
08.2017 - 08.2019
Human Resources Intern / Recruitment intern
VIP Personnel
10.2016 - 01.2017
Bangor University
Master of Science from Counselling
04.2001
Neuropsicología RD
Course from Neuropsychology
04.2001
Judiciary's National School
Technical Training from Forensic Interviewing For Vulnerable Communities
04.2001
Instituto Tecnológico De Santo Domingo (INTEC)
Bachelor of Science from Psychology
04.2001
Psychologist / Head of the Guidance and Psychology Department
Inmaculado Corazón de María School
2 2020 - 7 2022
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