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Cheree Henderson

Cheree Henderson

Minnamurra

Summary

Professional counsellor equipped to guide clients through challenges and foster personal growth. Strong background in providing emotional support, conflict resolution, and developing coping strategies. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within team to achieve impactful results. Adaptable and dependable with focus on active listening, empathy, and problem-solving skills.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Counsellor & Art Therapist

Aora Therapy
10.2021 - Current
  • Established trusting therapeutic alliances with clients through empathetic listening, validation, and unconditional positive regard.
  • Assisted clients in setting realistic goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress towards achievement.
  • Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
  • Implemented group art therapy sessions addressing various themes such as grief and loss, self-esteem, identity exploration or conflict resolution.
  • Strengthened client resilience by incorporating mindfulness practices into individualized treatment plans.

Mental Health Support Worker

Fortitude Illawarra
08.2022 - 08.2023
  • Provided complex crisis intervention and stabilization to patients in psychological distress.
  • Devised and enhanced treatment strategies to promote continued progress.
  • Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Cafe Owner

Penny Whistlers
07.2014 - 01.2022
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
  • Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.

Education

Diploma - Counselling

AIPC
Parramatta, NSW
11-2024

Advanced Diploma - Art Therapy

Health & Harmony College
Woolloongabba, QLD
09.2021

Bachelor of Design - Fashion & Textles

UTS
Utimo, Sydney
11.1999

Skills

  • Behavioral Improvement
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Group Activities
  • Effective Communication
  • Active Listening

Qualifications

Working with Children Check

First Aid Certificate

Drivers License

Police Certificate

Professional Indemnity and Public & Products Liability

ABN

Timeline

Mental Health Support Worker

Fortitude Illawarra
08.2022 - 08.2023

Counsellor & Art Therapist

Aora Therapy
10.2021 - Current

Cafe Owner

Penny Whistlers
07.2014 - 01.2022

Diploma - Counselling

AIPC

Advanced Diploma - Art Therapy

Health & Harmony College

Bachelor of Design - Fashion & Textles

UTS
Cheree Henderson