Helen Sawyer - Staff Manager Meadowvale Community Services Phone:(02) 9111 0000 Email:[email protected] |
David McIntyre - Training Manager Lifeline Phone:(02) 9333 0000 Email:[email protected] |
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Felicity Taylor
148 Cloud St
Sunnybrook NSW 2007
0400 333 888
(02) 9000 1111
[email protected]
Summary
Caring, mature and responsible counsellor with six years of experience as a professional counsellor. Extensive counselling experience encompasses a range of issues including depression, anxiety, addictions, relationship and grief counselling, drugs and alcohol, sexual health, women’s health, trauma and suicide prevention. My particular area of interest lies in mental health as it relates to physical and social wellbeing.
Education
Graduated: 2006
Graduated: 2005
Work Experience
Self employed
Responsibilities:
- Provide counselling services to private clients on issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, addictions and women’s health
Achievements:
- Demonstrated empathy and professionalism at all times
- Built up a loyal client base and enjoy excellent relationships with all clients
- Developed a particular interest in and knowledge of health issues and how they impact on the psychosocial state of clients
Meadowvale Community Services
Responsibilities:
- Worked in a multidisciplinary team to provide counselling and social services to those in need, including those with health issues, drug and alcohol and other addictions, grief, trauma, anxiety, depression and family issues
- Assessed psychosocial needs of clients in accordance with professional practice standards and Code of Ethics
- Advocated for clients and coordinated services with other departments
Achievements:
- Provided the highest quality of care at all times and helped many clients with both acute and chronic issues
- Optimised psychosocial outcomes for clients and their carers
- Worked successfully with clients of different nationalities and backgrounds
Lifeline
Responsibilities:
- Provided telephone crisis support services to those in crisis
- Provided after-hours and weekend support
Achievements:
- Gained invaluable training and experience in crisis support and counselling
Skills
Software | Proficiency | Experience |
Microsoft Office | Intermediate | 12 years |
Interests
My interests include music, languages and flamenco dancing.