DEANÉ BOOYSEN
Psychology Graduate
Centurion
Summary
Honours Psychology and Humanitas Counselling graduate with a strong passion for becoming a counselling psychologist. Currently pursuing opportunities to enhance personal and professional competencies while working toward long-term career goals. Recognised for strong interpersonal communication, empathy, and a commitment to continuous growth. I am trustworthy and well-organised, able to manage multiple duties at once, while keeping a positive outlook, and willing to accept more responsibility to support and accomplish collective goals.
Overview
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1
year of professional experience
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2
Languages
Work History
Counselling Intern
Humanitas Training Centre
2025.01 - 2025.05
- Completed a 220-hour counselling internship at Humanitas Training Centre, where I offered free online counselling via the Vita Nova Counselling platform.
- Counselled clients to help them understand and navigate personal and psychological challenges
- Maintained confidentiality and adhered to ethical standards throughout all interactions with clients, colleagues, and supervisors.
- Developed strong rapport with diverse clients by demonstrating empathy, active listening, and cultural sensitivity during counselling sessions.
Volunteer
Swallows Nest
2025.02 - 2025.05
- Company Overview: Volunteered at Swallows Nest through Humanitas, focusing on developmental activities and implementing basic play-based interventions with children.
- Provided counselling support to staff as needed.
Community Project Participant
Second Recovery Centre
2024.10 - 2024.11
- Participated in a community project with Second Recovery Centre in Mamelodi, gaining hands-on experience in community-based mental health support.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Participated in team project, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Education
Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) in Psychology - Psychology
University of Pretoria
Hatfield, South Africa 2001.04 -
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Criminology
University of Pretoria
Hatfield, South Africa 2001.04 -
High School Diploma -
High School Zwartkop
Centurion, South Africa 2001.04 -
Skills
- Fast learner
- Positive attitude
- Active listening skills
- Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- Attention to detail
- Organised and efficient
- Time management
- Telephone etiquette
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Adaptability and dependability
- Respect for and adherence to ethical standards
- Computer literacy / Computer skills
Timeline
Volunteer
Swallows Nest
2025.02 - 2025.05
Counselling Intern
Humanitas Training Centre
2025.01 - 2025.05
Community Project Participant
Second Recovery Centre
2024.10 - 2024.11
Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) in Psychology - Psychology
University of Pretoria
2001.04 -
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Criminology
University of Pretoria
2001.04 -
High School Diploma -
High School Zwartkop
2001.04 -