Natalie Wise
MIDDLE COVE,NSW
Summary
Dynamic psychotherapist with extensive experience at STARTTS, specializing in Complex Trauma Therapy, Psychoanalytical Therapy and crisis intervention. Proven ability to develop individualized treatment plans and enhance client compliance through effective communication and empathy. Adept at interdisciplinary collaboration, ensuring comprehensive care and support for diverse client needs. Committed to fostering resilience and wellbeing in clients with long term ongoing relationships. Skilled in Public speaking and groupl therapy.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychotherapist
own practice
Willoughby, NSW
09.2018 - 08.2023
- Participated in professional development activities such as attending workshops or conferences.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care for clients.
- Educated clients on healthy coping strategies to reduce stress levels and improve overall wellbeing.
- Maintained accurate records of all clinical activities using electronic medical record software.
- Provided psychotherapy services including cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-focused therapy, and family systems therapy.
- Conducted crisis intervention sessions in order to de-escalate situations and provide support for clients in need.
- Monitored client progress throughout the course of treatment and adjusted therapeutic approaches accordingly.
- Assessed client needs by conducting initial intake interviews and administering diagnostic assessments.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for clients, incorporating evidence-based interventions.
- Created client treatment plans based on assessments and goals.
- Adhered to HIPAA confidentiality requirements by safeguarding files.
- Referred clients to external resources for additional support.
- Improved clients' compliance with treatment plans by advising on options and benefits.
- Wrote comprehensive goals and patient treatment plans.
- Developed individual courses of treatment for each patient by evaluating goals, mental health and practical conditions.
- Provided occupational, educational and other informational services to individuals to aid in making educational or vocational plans.
- Completed detailed documentation of sessions, patient notes and recommendations.
- Provided educational and outreach programs, prevention talks and other presentations to social service agencies, businesses and general public audiences.
- Incorporated different treatment methodologies and evidence-based practices to meet clients' specific needs.
- Consulted with other professionals, agencies and universities to discuss therapies, treatments, counseling resources and techniques.
- Worked on outside cases by consulting with different doctors, therapists and clinical staff.
- Collected information necessary for psychological diagnosis by interviewing, observing and surveying patients.
- Met with patients and provided diagnoses and consultations.
- Evaluated clients' interests, abilities and needs alongside clinical presentations to develop targeted treatment plans.
- Talked with family members during period when patients could not self-advocate.
Trauma Psychotherapis
STARTTS
Carramar, NSW
01.2017 - 08.2018
- Provided psychotherapy services including cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-focused therapy, and family systems therapy.
- Assessed client needs by conducting initial intake interviews and administering diagnostic assessments.
- Monitored client progress throughout the course of treatment and adjusted therapeutic approaches accordingly.
- Conducted crisis intervention sessions in order to de-escalate situations and provide support for clients in need.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for clients, incorporating evidence-based interventions.
- Participated in professional development activities such as attending workshops or conferences.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to address mental health issues such as depression and anxiety.
- Maintained accurate records of all clinical activities using electronic medical record software.
- Educated clients on healthy coping strategies to reduce stress levels and improve overall wellbeing.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care for clients.
- Referred clients to external resources for additional support.
- Adhered to HIPAA confidentiality requirements by safeguarding files.
- Created client treatment plans based on assessments and goals.
- Evaluated clients' interests, abilities and needs alongside clinical presentations to develop targeted treatment plans.
- Wrote comprehensive goals and patient treatment plans.
- Met with patients and provided diagnoses and consultations.
- Consulted with other professionals, agencies and universities to discuss therapies, treatments, counseling resources and techniques.
- Directed, coordinated and evaluated activities of staff and interns engaged in patient assessment and treatment.
- Improved clients' compliance with treatment plans by advising on options and benefits.
- Worked on outside cases by consulting with different doctors, therapists and clinical staff.
- Provided occupational, educational and other informational services to individuals to aid in making educational or vocational plans.
- Provided educational and outreach programs, prevention talks and other presentations to social service agencies, businesses and general public audiences.
- Developed individual courses of treatment for each patient by evaluating goals, mental health and practical conditions.
- Incorporated different treatment methodologies and evidence-based practices to meet clients' specific needs.
- Talked with family members during period when patients could not self-advocate.
- Completed detailed documentation of sessions, patient notes and recommendations.
- Collected information necessary for psychological diagnosis by interviewing, observing and surveying patients.
Education
Masters of Counselling And Pyschotherapy - Counselling and Psychotherapy
Jansen Newman Institute
Sydney, NSW03-2018
Skills
- Specialised in Complex Trauma Therapy
- Specialised in Personality disorders
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Crisis intervention
- Treatment planning
- Diagnostic assessments
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Evidence-based practices
- Client education
- Family systems therapy
- Public speaking
- Patient referrals
- Mental health evaluations
- Anxiety management
- Stress management
- Client goal planning
- Patient documentation
- Safety and risk assessments
- Case documentation
- Confidential records
- Developing relationships
- Tracking client progress
- Sexual health counseling
- Psychological assessment
- Therapeutic plans
- Suicide risk assessment
- Self-care promotion
- Eating disorder treatment
- Empathy development
- Psychosocial assessment
- Multicultural competence
- Building rapport
- Patient evaluation
- Group therapy facilitation
- Behavior modification
- Personality disorders
- Grief counseling
- Anger management
- Facilitating counseling sessions
- Family dynamics
- Depression treatment
- Psychoeducation delivery
- Substance abuse counseling
- Play therapy techniques
- Experienced in psychoanalytic psychotherapy
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Problem-solving
- Mindfulness techniques
- Self motivation
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Active listening
- Excellent communication
- Counselling Techniques
- Multicultural competency
- Decision-making
- Adaptability
- Reliability
- Professionalism
- Time management abilities
- Emotional awareness
- Relationship building
Affiliations
Creative Writer, Dancer and trained in TM Meditation technique, mum to two young boys and I was a voluteer wellbeing officer for my local public school.
Certification
- Member of PACFA
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Psychotherapist
own practice
09.2018 - 08.2023
Trauma Psychotherapis
STARTTS
01.2017 - 08.2018
Masters of Counselling And Pyschotherapy - Counselling and Psychotherapy
Jansen Newman Institute
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