Professional Summary
"Compassionate and empowerment-driven Holistic Counsellor (ASCHP registered) specializing in an existential, person-centred approach. I utilize cognitive behavioural techniques to help individuals find purpose and rewire thought patterns, moving away from 'one-size-fits-all' solutions toward deep, sustainable healing."
Core Competencies
Counselling & Mental Health
Academic Tutoring
Employment History
On Eagle's Wings Multipurpose Centre
Feb 2025 — July 2025Emotional Support Worker (Internship)
Completed 150+ hours of clinical counselling. Managed walk-in sessions for crisis cases (GBV and rape survivors), designed psycho-educational campaigns, and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address community mental health.
Self-Employed
May 2023 — Dec 2025Academic Tutor & Mentor
Provided comprehensive academic and emotional support to high school students. Focused on overcoming 'mental blocks' in Mathematics and Science while mentoring students on career choices and healthy coping mechanisms.
Transnet
May 2010 — Jan 2024Hydrographer and Engineering Surveyor
Led technical surveying operations across South African ports. Managed operational teams, handled complex data integrity projects, and coordinated logistics for national survey operations.
Education
BA Psychology and Religious Studies
UNISA
Diploma: Counselling and Communication
South African College of Applied Psychology (SACAP)
National Diploma: Surveying
Cape Technikon
References
Yendra Booysen
GM On Eagle's Wings
+2783 292 0748
Daniel Ntsane
Hydro Manager, Transnet
+2765 905 0625