Bruce Paulsen
Counsellor & Psychotherapist
Kurrajong,NSW
Summary
Client-centered professional polished in identifying potential disorders in clients and developing successful treatment plans and therapeutic processes. Accommodating and warm individual possessing strong observational skills and in-depth understanding of human behavior. Offering comprehensive background diagnosis of dominant issues in client's lives and the implementation and monitoring of appropriate and effective interventions.
Overview
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Counsellor and Psychotherapist
Liberty Road Counselling and Psychotherapy
Kurrajong , NSW
2020.12 - Current
- Currently running a small private practice, working in the areas of depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma and relationship issues.
- Documented all patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
- Maintained and updated patient records, including changes in service plans, treatment reports and progress.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Utilized Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to support clients in meeting therapeutic goals.
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
Counsellor
The Restoration Center
North Richmond , NSW
2020.04 - 2021.08
- Provided tailored client centered Counselling and Pschotherapy sessions on a week to week basis
- Facilitated regular group sessions to foster constructive communication and conflict resolution skills amongst residents
- Conducted regular group psycho-education sessions to build cohesion and positive interpersonal relationships.
- Assessed patient behavior, moods and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Worked extensively with Alcohol and Other Drug addicted clients
- Provided clinical support and interventions for clients with domestic violence backgrounds.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Worked with clients from diverse cultural groups, for example Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander and Maori cultures.
Education
Master of Counselling - Counselling
Monash University
Melbourne 2019.02 - 2020.12
No Degree - ACT For Beginners
ACT Mindfully
On-line 2020.02 - 2020.04
No Degree - ACT For Anxiety And Depression
ACT Mindfully
On-line 2020.04 - 2020.06
No Degree - ACT For Trauma
ACT Mindfully
On-line 2020.07 - 2021.10
No Degree - ACT For Grief And Loss
ACT Mindfully
On-line 2021.04 - Current
No Degree - Gottman Method Couples Therapy Levels 1&2
Gottman Institute
On-line 2015.01 - 2015.06
No Degree - The Seven Principles Leaders Course
Gottman Institute
Seattle 2015.10 - 2015.10
No Degree - Accredited Presenter 'Bringing Baby Home' Course
The Gottman Institute
Seattle 2015.10 - 2015.10
Bachelor of Adult Education (Honours) - Adult Education
University of Technology
Sydney 2006.02 - 2009.02
Skills
Building trust and connection
Hobbies and sports
- Operational member of Tennyson Rural Fire Brigade. Member of RFS since 1993
- Kayaking
- Gliding
- Radio control model aircraft, construction and flying
- Health and fitness
Timeline
No Degree - ACT For Grief And Loss
ACT Mindfully
2021.04 - Current
Counsellor and Psychotherapist
Liberty Road Counselling and Psychotherapy
2020.12 - Current
No Degree - ACT For Trauma
ACT Mindfully
2020.07 - 2021.10
Counsellor
The Restoration Center
2020.04 - 2021.08
No Degree - ACT For Anxiety And Depression
ACT Mindfully
2020.04 - 2020.06
No Degree - ACT For Beginners
ACT Mindfully
2020.02 - 2020.04
Master of Counselling - Counselling
Monash University
2019.02 - 2020.12
No Degree - The Seven Principles Leaders Course
Gottman Institute
2015.10 - 2015.10
No Degree - Accredited Presenter 'Bringing Baby Home' Course
The Gottman Institute
2015.10 - 2015.10
No Degree - Gottman Method Couples Therapy Levels 1&2
Gottman Institute
2015.01 - 2015.06
Bachelor of Adult Education (Honours) - Adult Education
University of Technology
2006.02 - 2009.02