Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Websites
References
Timeline
Bronwyn Campbell

Bronwyn Campbell

0481 089 423
Canberra,ACT

Summary

Considered, warm and empathetic care for the individual and their goals. Strengths based therapeutic interventions and discussion designed to collaborate and empower clients to develop effective coping skills for different life situations, triggers and traumas. Excellent team player, flexible and dynamic person able to work wholeheartedly in types of settings with a diverse case load.

Work History

Private Practice Therapist

Self
Canberra, ACT
08.2023 - Current
  • Kind and compassionate counsellor who works transparently with clients to create a safe, therapeutic and mutual learning environment.
  • Returning to private psychotherapy to service community in part time capacity
  • Areas include grief/loss, addiction, mental health issues such as anxiety and depression, emphasis on spiritual self

Outreach AOD Counsellor

MaryMead Catholic Care Canberra and Goulburn
Canberra, ACT
01.2020 - Current
  • Outreach Alcohol and Other Drugs Counsellor specifically providing an integrated therapeutic collaborative approach consistent with client goals around change including abstinent and harm reduction models.
  • Passionate about finding strengths and motivation to continue long lasting change. I am also skilled at working with clients who are court mandated. I have over 10 years of therapeutic experience in a variety of settings including corrections and a homeless shelter in Chicago.
  • Comfortable and experienced with complex presentation including co-morbidity and history of complex trauma.
  • Enjoy positive relationships with colleagues and networking with external agencies to ensure optimum client support. I am adept in finding strengths in my clients, drawing out internal motivation to change and rolling with client resistance. I adopt a flexible and integrative approach using varied humanistic modalities with a particular emphasis on existential therapy and exploring the spiritual self.

Learning Support Assistant

Brindabella College
Lyneham, ACT
05.2019 - 12.2019
  • Assisted students with special needs in the classroom setting.
  • Provided additional support to students struggling with academic tasks.
  • Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers.
  • Organized individualized learning plans for each student.
  • Developed strategies to help motivate students to reach their goals.

Temporary Position while transitioning back to Australia from USA

AOD Counsellor/Case Manager

Lake County Haven
Lake Zurich, Illinois, USA
06.2015 - 12.2018
  • Individual and group counselling including pyschoeducation around changing use of alcohol and drugs.
  • Comprehensive case management to help clients fulfil potential, gain stable employment and housing local to area of greater Chicago.
  • Abstinence program
  • Not for profit

Spiritual Support and Care

Trinity International University, Illinois
Bannockburn, Illinois
07.2014 - 06.2015
  • Conducted individual counseling sessions with individuals facing emotional or spiritual challenges.
  • Assisted in creating a safe environment for individuals to explore their beliefs without judgment.
  • Provided education on topics such as death and dying, grief, end-of-life care, moral decision making.

Prison Chaplain

Anglicare
Sydney
06.2012 - 07.2013
  • Facilitated small group discussions on various topics related to faith and spirituality.
  • Conducted one-on-one meetings with inmates to discuss personal issues and provide emotional support.
  • Collaborated with other members of the prison staff to ensure a safe environment for all inmates.
  • Provided counseling services to inmates
  • Organized weekly religious services within the prison.
  • Developed and implemented programs that promoted spiritual growth among inmates.

Bronwyn Campbell Counselling

Self
Newtown, NSW
06.2012 - 06.2013
  • Integrated humanistic approach to personal, individualised counselling focusing on client needs as presented including grief, loss, anxiety, depression, addiction and other life aspects.

Education

Adapting CBT For Drug And Alcohol Problems - Addictions Counselling

CBTI , Sydney
03.2023

AOD Skill Set Certification - Addictions Counselling

UNITING RTO, Victoria
12.2021

Certificate of Alcohol And Other Drugs Counselling - Addictions Counselling

JW Behavioural Services, Illinois
08.2018

Graduate Diploma of Counselling - Counselling

Australian College of Applied Psychology, Sydney, NSW
05.2012

Skills

  • Group Therapy Coordination
  • Crisis Intervention
  • One-On-One Support
  • One-On-One Sessions
  • Group Facilitation
  • Treatment Planning
  • Client Confidentiality
  • Compliance Requirements
  • Individual Counseling
  • Crisis Management
  • Goal Setting

Certification

  • PACFA - Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia -
  • Registered Clinical Member 22280 (2023)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Private Practice Therapist - Self
08.2023 - Current
Outreach AOD Counsellor - MaryMead Catholic Care Canberra and Goulburn
01.2020 - Current
Learning Support Assistant - Brindabella College
05.2019 - 12.2019
AOD Counsellor/Case Manager - Lake County Haven
06.2015 - 12.2018
Spiritual Support and Care - Trinity International University, Illinois
07.2014 - 06.2015
Prison Chaplain - Anglicare
06.2012 - 07.2013
Bronwyn Campbell Counselling - Self
06.2012 - 06.2013
CBTI - Adapting CBT For Drug And Alcohol Problems, Addictions Counselling
UNITING RTO - AOD Skill Set Certification, Addictions Counselling
JW Behavioural Services - Certificate of Alcohol And Other Drugs Counselling, Addictions Counselling
Australian College of Applied Psychology - Graduate Diploma of Counselling, Counselling
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