Mathapelo Leshilo

Registered Counsellor (PRC 0042358) with a growing interest in neuropsychology. Passionate about holding a safe space for adolescents, young adults, and those in later adulthood as they experience life transitions and challenges. Experienced in helping young adults cope with academic life's demands through hosting psychoeducational workshops, providing career counselling, short-term counselling with a solution-focused approach, and making referrals to appropriate practitioners.

02/2022 – 11/2022           Student Registered Counsellor | Queerwell

• Provided psychosocial support to members of the LGBTQ+ community in the form of psychoeducational workshops and psychological counselling services, and made appropriate referrals when needed (Exclusively remote)

09/2021 – 11/2022          Student Registered Counsellor | SACAP Pretoria Campus

• Provided psychosocial support to students in the form of psychoeducational workshops, psychological counselling services, and career guidance (psychometric assessments included), and made appropriate referrals when needed (Face-to-face and remote)

11/2019 – 02/2021           Service Consultant | Capitec Bank

• Helped clients live better by improving their financial lives through the provision of personalised banking services

08/2019 – 11/2019           Volunteer | Lebuwe Centre

• Primarily focused on health promotion, and assisted with workshops aimed at empowering people living with disabilities

06/2016 – 03/2018           Cashier | Ackermans

• Provided an exceptional customer service experience, and maintained high standards of hygiene in the store

03/2021 – 11/2022           Bachelor of Social Science Honours  

                                               (BPsych Equivalent Programme)

                                               SACAP - The South African College of Applied Psychology 

01/2017- 06/2020             Bachelor of Arts (Community and Health Psychology) 

                                               UNISA - The University of South Africa

02/2011 – 12/2012           Diploma (Information Technology)

                                               PC Training and Business College

                                               (Now known as, Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology)

01/2010 – 12/2010           National Senior Certificate

                                               Thagaetala Secondary School