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
12.2020 - 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
04.2020 - 08.2021
- 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 02.2019 - 12.2020
No Degree - ACT For Beginners
ACT Mindfully
On-line 02.2020 - 04.2020
No Degree - ACT For Anxiety And Depression
ACT Mindfully
On-line 04.2020 - 06.2020
No Degree - ACT For Trauma
ACT Mindfully
On-line 07.2020 - 10.2021
No Degree - ACT For Grief And Loss
ACT Mindfully
On-line 04.2021 - Current
No Degree - Gottman Method Couples Therapy Levels 1&2
Gottman Institute
On-line 01.2015 - 06.2015
No Degree - The Seven Principles Leaders Course
Gottman Institute
Seattle 10.2015 - 10.2015
No Degree - Accredited Presenter 'Bringing Baby Home' Course
The Gottman Institute
Seattle 10.2015 - 10.2015
Bachelor of Adult Education (Honours) - Adult Education
University of Technology
Sydney 02.2006 - 02.2009
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
04.2021 - Current
Counsellor and Psychotherapist
Liberty Road Counselling and Psychotherapy
12.2020 - Current
No Degree - ACT For Trauma
ACT Mindfully
07.2020 - 10.2021
Counsellor
The Restoration Center
04.2020 - 08.2021
No Degree - ACT For Anxiety And Depression
ACT Mindfully
04.2020 - 06.2020
No Degree - ACT For Beginners
ACT Mindfully
02.2020 - 04.2020
Master of Counselling - Counselling
Monash University
02.2019 - 12.2020
No Degree - The Seven Principles Leaders Course
Gottman Institute
10.2015 - 10.2015
No Degree - Accredited Presenter 'Bringing Baby Home' Course
The Gottman Institute
10.2015 - 10.2015
No Degree - Gottman Method Couples Therapy Levels 1&2
Gottman Institute
01.2015 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Adult Education (Honours) - Adult Education
University of Technology
02.2006 - 02.2009
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