Makhosazane Maphanga

A + - 7 years experienced ,engaging and patient compassionate Registered Psychological Counselor committed to serving patients by listening to concerns and guiding patients in approaching behavioral, mental and emotional problems. Certified in psychological counseling and psychological assessment. Polished in interviewing individuals to identify psychological needs and providing accurate diagnosis. Well-versed in various psychological techniques, including behavioral, mindfulness-based and emotion-focused counseling.

REGISTERED PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELOR | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH EMBHULENI HOSPITAL

2013/APRIL -CURRENTLY

·   Provide empathetic and effective counselling on academic and personal issues in group and one-to-one settings.

·   Career counseling

·   Trauma counseling, any light to severe form of trauma and7 abuse.

·   Family counseling

·   Relationship counseling

·   Marital counseling

·   Teen age behavioral problems counseling

·   Motivational speaking

·   Psych-education

·   Bereavement counselling

·   Chronic illness counselling

·   Anxiety and depression counselling

MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER | LIGWALAGWALA FM

2014/MARCH – 2015/APRIL

·   Presented information regarding youth development on their careers, personal behavior and wise decision making.

·   How to navigate their lives as youth in positive and progressive way.

·   Interacting with local schools to help motivate young people to choose careers and how to become confident in what they do.

·   Helping young people coming from disadvantage backgrounds to find bursaries and financial assistance

·   Researched material extensively before writing informative speeches.

·   Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.

PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELOR | SAPS MPUMALANGA PROVINCIAL OFFICE NELSPRUIT EWP SECTION

2011/FEBRUARY – 2013/MARCH

·   Diagnosed mental health, emotional and substance abuse disorders.

·   Psychometric assessment on entry level police officers

·   Charted and recorded information in client files.

·   Consulted with and developed appropriate treatment and rehabilitation plans for dually diagnosed patients.

·   Assisted patients with dealing with poor diagnoses realities and developing coping skills.

·   Parasuicide counseling

·   Work related stress counseling and mental health wellness presentations for better productivity at work.

·   Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder counselling

·   Anxiety and depression counselling in a work place

·   Referral for further medical and rehabilitative professional assistance on substance and alcohol abuse

BSC HONORS IN PSYCHOLOGY  UNIVERSITY OF LIMPOPO

2007 – 2008

BSOC SCIENCES PLAIN | UNIVERSITY OF FORT HARE

2003-2006