Angelica Chrisanthi Hristakos
Upwey
Summary
Holistic Wellbeing Practitioner with 20 years experience in private practice, community and drug and alcohol settings. Passionate in delivering trauma-informed care, fostering trust, autonomy and collaboration. Skilled in therapeutic interventions and patient counselling. Empowering client outcomes through individualised care and group therapy. Also providing personal development workshops and groups for healing and recovery. Committed to maintaining ethical standards and continuous professional growth.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Holistic Wellbeing Practitioner
Self-employed
01.2005 - Current
- Fosters a nurturing, empathic, safe and non-judgemental environment with an emphasis on understanding the needs of each individual.
- Provides holistic individualised care which incorporates the use of Holistic Counselling, Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, Shiatsu therapy, Food & Lifestyle support and up to date client case notes.
- Facilitates integrative and holistic group therapy for women in a safe environment.
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of professional qualifications, by attending regular professional and personal development workshops which enhance clinical practice.
Women's Wellness Group Facilitator
Odyssey House Victoria
01.2001 - 01.2012
- Developed open rapport with patients, encouraging collaboration and autonomy.
- Created a supportive environment by fostering trust, empathy, and mutual respect among participants.
- Prepared and led women's support groups for healing and recovery.
- Provided guidance on goal-setting strategies, empowering participants to take ownership of their personal development journey.
Shiatsu Therapist/Wellness Support
Depaul House
01.2001 - 01.2011
- Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and non-judgemental communication for effective therapy sessions.
- Maintained detailed case notes and documentation.
- Established clear boundaries with clients, maintaining ethical practice standards.
- Provided individual shiatsu therapy sessions to patients suffering from mental health issues, trauma, drug and alcohol issues.
Education
Master of Counselling - Counselling
Edith Cowan University
Perth, WA06-2025
Certificate of Holistic Counselling - Counselling
The Awakening Group
Melbourne, VIC01-2011
Bachelor of Health Science (with Honours) - Acupuncture And Chinese Medicine
Victoria University
Melbourne, VIC01-2008
Diploma of Shiatsu And Oriental Medicine - Holistic Health
Australian Shiatsu College
Melbourne, VIC01-1997
Skills
- Patient counselling
- Therapeutic interventions
- Clinical decision making
- Care team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Written communication
- Patient interviewing
- Treatment administration
- Patient intake
- Patient education
- Treatment plan development
- Healthcare team collaboration
- Maintaining privacy
- Preventative care
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
Timeline
Holistic Wellbeing Practitioner
Self-employed
01.2005 - Current
Women's Wellness Group Facilitator
Odyssey House Victoria
01.2001 - 01.2012
Shiatsu Therapist/Wellness Support
Depaul House
01.2001 - 01.2011
Master of Counselling - Counselling
Edith Cowan University
Certificate of Holistic Counselling - Counselling
The Awakening Group
Bachelor of Health Science (with Honours) - Acupuncture And Chinese Medicine
Victoria University
Diploma of Shiatsu And Oriental Medicine - Holistic Health
Australian Shiatsu College
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