Mbalizethu Mbilini
Specialist Wellness Counsellor
East London
Summary
Dynamic Project Supervisor and Senior Lay Counsellor with extensive experience in delivering psycho-emotional support, conducting psychosocial assessments, and providing individual counselling services. Proven leadership in overseeing teams of psychology lay counsellors, generating detailed monthly reports, and consistently achieving organizational goals and deadlines. Expertise in designing and facilitating wellness and mental health awareness initiatives, effectively presenting programs in schools and community settings, while actively engaging stakeholders on critical issues such as mental health and gender-based violence. Strong administrative, strategic planning, and project management skills complement exceptional communication, report writing, and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Self Employed
East London
03.2026 - Current
- Conducted individual wellness assessments to identify client needs and goals.
- Developed personalized wellness plans incorporating nutrition, fitness, and mental health strategies.
- Facilitated group workshops focused on stress management and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Monitored client progress and adjusted plans based on feedback and outcomes.
- Provided resources and referrals to community services for additional support.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
- Educated clients on evidence-based wellness practices to promote self-management skills.
- Offered continuous professional development opportunities by attending conferences, seminars, and trainings related to the field of wellness counseling.
- Increased client satisfaction with tailored counseling approaches, addressing unique mental, emotional, and physical health challenges.
- Established a supportive environment where clients felt comfortable expressing their thoughts and feelings openly during sessions.
- Promoted overall wellness by incorporating holistic healing methods such as mindfulness practices and stress reduction techniques.
- Provided compassionate support during crisis situations, offering guidance towards appropriate resources and coping mechanisms.
- Facilitated stress management workshops for improved workplace productivity and employee morale.
- Streamlined administrative processes to enhance efficiency in appointment scheduling, record-keeping, and billing procedures within the practice.
- Improved client well-being by developing personalized wellness plans based on individual needs and goals.
Project Supervisor
Masithethe Counselling Services
East London
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Delivered psycho-emotional support
- Generated monthly reports to support organizational goals
- Oversaw psychology lay counsellors as supervisor
- Draft psychosocial assessments for clients
- Designed and facilitated wellness awareness initiatives
- Delivered presentations representing the organisation
- Ensured deadlines were met
- Engaged with other organisations and community members on important topics like mental health and GBV
Senior Lay Counsellor
Masithethe Counselling Services
04.2023 - 12.2024
- Trauma debriefing
- Delivered psychological motivation to individuals of all ages
- Presented awareness programs at various schools
- Created structed documentation outlining client process evaluations
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology and Sociology
Nelson Mandela University
Gqeberha, South Africa01-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology Honours
Varsity College
Gqeberha, South Africa01-2024
Skills
Psycho-social assessment
Wellness initiatives
Client documentation
Administration
Planning
Individual counselling
Grief counselling
Report writing
Public speaking
Presentation skills
Communication
Computer literacy
Documentation management
Analytical thinking
Expert problem solving
Customer relations
Coaching and mentoring
Certification
Licensed ASCHP Counsellor - [2026]
Timeline
Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Self Employed
03.2026 - Current
Licensed ASCHP Counsellor - [2026]
03-2026
Project Supervisor
Masithethe Counselling Services
01.2025 - 01.2026
Senior Lay Counsellor
Masithethe Counselling Services
04.2023 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology and Sociology
Nelson Mandela University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology Honours
Varsity College