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ELISCHA VELLA

Sydney

Summary

Master's of Counselling qualified Counsellor with experience in counselling adolescents and adults . Experienced in substance use , PTSD, trauma, addiction and youth related issues. Committed with extensive knowledge of ACT, MI, CBT, Trauma focused CBT and Narrative Therapy to empower individuals and reach goals in real world settings. I utilize a compassionate and collaborative approach to foster hope and resilience.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

AOD Counselor

SDECC
04.2024 - Current

Provision of evidence based psychological treatment for young people aged 12 to 26 years old with substance dependence and co-occurring mental health concerns


Facilitate psycho educational group therapy to high schools on substance use and mental health


Engage in a multidisciplinary approach to treatment within a family inclusive and trauma informed framework


Facilitate psycho educational group therapy for parents experiencing distress due to their child’s substance use


Discuss and develop goals objectives and interventions with the client of proposed treatment plans personalised towards the client needs


Facilities/Office Manager

CBRE / ICONIQ CAPITAL/ THE ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION
08.2012 - 04.2024

Team leader for direct staff and orchestrating daily operations

Responsible for the effective, efficient and safe operations of offices.

Building operational contingency plans with compliance


VOLUNTEER COUNSELLOR (PART TIME)

Northern Beaches Multicultural Organization (NBMC)
05.2023 - 03.2024
  • Deliver effective counselling therapy to
  • Initiated and developed a well-being youth program for 18-25 year old's with relationship, identity, financial and other complex issues
  • Deliver effective CBT and Person Centered Therapy 1:1 and in group settings
  • Organize and deliver effective counselling workshops to Domestic Violence victims, youth and the elderly

JCU STUDENT PLACEMENT COUNSELLOR

St Augustine's College Sydney
05.2023 - 12.2023
  • Assisting staff, students and parents to build relevant coping mechanisms for challenging situations
  • Deliver effective 1:1 counselling to students Year 7 - 12
  • Participate in well being groups and seminars targeted for adolescent health and youth issues
  • Maintaining records and providing written reports when required
  • Attend professional development for risk assessments and awareness of polices and procedures

EMERGENCY ENROLLED NURSE

Royal Darwin Hospital
01.2009 - 12.2012

NURSE COUNSELLOR

International SOS Australia
01.2003 - 12.2009
  • Nurse counsellor to provide counselling support and advise to patients/clients with drug and alcohol related abuse, mental health issues and chronic health conditions
  • Leading nurse counsellor and representative for patients on Interferon programme
  • Nurse counselling and triage for inflight assistance to Qantas, Emirates and Etihad from first response through to recovery

NURSE COUNSELLOR / NURSE CO-ORDINATOR

International SOS
01.2003 - 12.2009
  • Company Overview: (Australia & Singapore)
  • Nurse counsellor to provide support and advice for clients with addiction
  • Nurse co-ordinator on in-flight assistance triage / trauma for Qantas, Emirates and Etihad crew, pilots and passengers
  • Nursing a wide range of emergency cases from the top end of Australia and Asia including mental health issues, Indigenous complex health issues, trauma accidents, drug overdoes, oil and mining rig accidents
  • (Australia & Singapore)

Education

Masters - Guidance & Counselling

James Cook University
NSW
01.2023

Diploma - Enrolled Nursing

NSW TAFE
01.1997

Skills

    Motivational Interviewing

    Integration of CBT with Motivational Interviewing

    ACT for adolescents

    Harm reduction in substance use

    Psycho education on substances and trends in substance use

    LBBT inclusive practice

Operations Business Experience

  • Facilities Manager, CBRE, Australia, 01/01/12, 12/31/23
  • Office/Facilities Manager, ICONIQ Capital, Singapore, 01/01/12, 12/31/23
  • Office Manager, Rockefeller Foundation, Singapore, 01/01/12, 12/31/23
  • Office Manager, The Australian & New Zealand Association, Singapore, 01/01/12, 12/31/23

Nursing Experience

  • Nurse Counsellor / Nurse Co-ordinator, International SOS, Australia & Singapore, 01/01/03, 12/31/09, Nurse counsellor to provide support and advice for clients with addiction, Nurse co-ordinator on in-flight assistance triage / trauma for Qantas, Emirates and Etihad crew, pilots and passengers, Nursing a wide range of emergency cases from the top end of Australia and Asia including mental health issues, Indigenous complex health issues, trauma accidents, drug overdoses, oil and mining rig accidents
  • Emergency Enrolled Nurse, Royal Darwin Hospital, Australia, 01/01/09, 12/31/12

Personal Information

Title: Counsellor

Registrations

  • Working with Children's Check
  • Australian Counselling Association (ACA) Level 2
  • Enrolled Nurse (APHRA)

Timeline

AOD Counselor

SDECC
04.2024 - Current

VOLUNTEER COUNSELLOR (PART TIME)

Northern Beaches Multicultural Organization (NBMC)
05.2023 - 03.2024

JCU STUDENT PLACEMENT COUNSELLOR

St Augustine's College Sydney
05.2023 - 12.2023

Facilities/Office Manager

CBRE / ICONIQ CAPITAL/ THE ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION
08.2012 - 04.2024

EMERGENCY ENROLLED NURSE

Royal Darwin Hospital
01.2009 - 12.2012

NURSE COUNSELLOR

International SOS Australia
01.2003 - 12.2009

NURSE COUNSELLOR / NURSE CO-ORDINATOR

International SOS
01.2003 - 12.2009

Diploma - Enrolled Nursing

NSW TAFE

Masters - Guidance & Counselling

James Cook University
ELISCHA VELLA