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Edward Liu

North Ryde,Australia

Summary

Compassionate ACA Level-2 Counsellor and ANZACADA-registered Art Therapist with expertise in trauma-informed care and youth mental health. Proficient in providing individual and group interventions in various settings. Dedicated to promoting emotional resilience and nurturing creative expression in young individuals. Actively pursuing a position that allows for the application of creativity, empathy, and cross-cultural understanding in therapeutic practice.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Child & Family Support (OOSH Program)

Summerhill Public School
Sydney, NSW, Australia
01.2024 - Current
  • Ensured safety and emotional well-being of children in Out of School Hours care
  • Offered behavioural support for children with social and emotional difficulties
  • Engaged families in strategies to promote positive child development
  • Developed play-based and art therapy activities to enhance resilience

Youth Counsellor & Art Therapist

3Bridges
Sydney, NSW, Australia
01.2024 - 12.2024
  • Provided individual and group counselling for young people & clients with disabilities
  • Designed and facilitated over 40 creative arts therapy sessions supporting emotional regulation
  • Developed trauma-informed, strengths-based intervention plans tailored to youth needs
  • Partnered with educators and community members to implement mental wellness programs.
  • Conducted workshops on self-esteem, mindfulness, and emotional literacy

Education

Master of Art Therapy -

Western Sydney University
Sydney, NSW
12.2024

Master of Jewelry Design -

IED
Rome
12.2018

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Product Design

University of Chester
Singapore Campus
07.2017

Diploma in Decoration & Fine Arts -

Academy of Fine Art of Rome
01.2014

Skills

  • Trauma-Informed Counselling
  • Art & Play-Based Therapy
  • Emotional Regulation & Mindfulness
  • Youth & Disability Support
  • Group Facilitation & Workshop Delivery
  • Family Engagement & Communication
  • Multicultural & LGBTQI Inclusive Practice

Certification

  • Working With Children Check
  • First Aid & CPR
  • Child Protection Training

Professional Memberships

  • Australian Counselling Association (ACA), Level 2 Member
  • Australian, New Zealand and Asian Creative Arts Therapies Association (ANZACATA), Practicing Member

Awards

  • Bronze Award, British Ecology Design Award, 2024
  • Bronze Award, Britain International Creative Competition, 2023
  • Bronze Award, Environmental Protection Art Creation Contest, 2022
  • Bronze Award, British Ecology Design Award, 2021

Languages

Chinese (Cantonese)
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Italian
Elementary

Timeline

Child & Family Support (OOSH Program)

Summerhill Public School
01.2024 - Current

Youth Counsellor & Art Therapist

3Bridges
01.2024 - 12.2024

Master of Art Therapy -

Western Sydney University

Master of Jewelry Design -

IED

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Product Design

University of Chester

Diploma in Decoration & Fine Arts -

Academy of Fine Art of Rome
Edward Liu