Counseling
Myko Rizzo
Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Boksburg
Summary
Dedicated professional with strong background in providing evidence-based counseling services to individuals, couples and families. Skilled in developing treatment plans, conducting assessments and documenting progress. Committed to advocating for mental health and well-being of clients. Insightful Counselor familiar with Person Centred treatment protocols. Adept at responding to emergency situations calmly and respectfully. Passionate about patient support and resource advocacy. Compassionate Counselor with extensive knowledge of counseling principles and practices. Adept at creating individualized treatment plans and leading group therapy sessions. Committed to creating safe, supportive environment for all participants. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Part-time Manager
Casablanca Roadhouse
Brakpan
01.2016 - Current
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
Games Operation
Natasha Jooste Party Company
Johannesburg
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Running The Games, Ensuring All Children Participate, Ensuring Resources are Available.
- Engage with children, fining ways for them to participate and enjoy it based on their interests and how to ensure that they are excited for what game is being played
Counselor Intern
Humanitas Training
Pretoria
04.2023 - 03.2024
- Completed thorough assessments to determine client needs and establish goals for treatment success.
- Evaluated client progress toward goals, adjusting treatment approaches as needed to maximize effectiveness of interventions.
- Educated clients on dangers of substance abuse and prevention techniques, this took place at Saligna Halfway House
- Developed treatment plans to help clients build self-confidence and resilience.
- Performed 220 hours of supervised group and individual counseling sessions.
- Applied variety of psychological methods and techniques in screening, assessment and evaluation of clients.
- Successfully built trust with clients through active listening, empathy, and validation during individual counseling sessions.
- Conducted group therapy sessions, fostering a supportive environment for personal growth and healing.
- Counseled clients to help understand and overcome personal, social and behavioral problems.
- Provided guidance on coping strategies, helping clients build resilience and overcome challenges.
Education
Grade 12 -
Boksburg High School
Boksburg12.2017
Undergraduate BA majoring in Psychology and Philosophy - Psychology
Saint Augustine College of South Africa
Johannesburg 12.2020
Bachelor of Social Science Honours (Psychology) - Cognitive Psychology
South African College of Applied Psychology
Johannesburg 12.2023
Counseling Training - Counseling
Humanitas Training
Pretoria02.2024
Skills
Ms Word
Accomplishments
Becoming an ASCHP Register Counsellor. Registration No: SWC24/7063
References
- Rex van Vuuren, 082 766 1458, r.vanvuuren@staugustine.ac.za, Lecturer
- Jayson, 064 758 2469, Saligna Halfway House Owner
- Collette Nel, 079 392 1100, Sunrise Trauma Centre
- Humanitas Training, 082 541 4357
Certification
ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counselor Registration
Interests
Fitness
Wellness
Neuroscience
Innovative Counseling Techniques
Timeline
ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counselor Registration
04-2024
Counselor Intern
Humanitas Training
04.2023 - 03.2024
Part-time Manager
Casablanca Roadhouse
01.2016 - Current
Games Operation
Natasha Jooste Party Company
01.2016 - 12.2016
Grade 12 -
Boksburg High School
Undergraduate BA majoring in Psychology and Philosophy - Psychology
Saint Augustine College of South Africa
Bachelor of Social Science Honours (Psychology) - Cognitive Psychology
South African College of Applied Psychology
Counseling Training - Counseling
Humanitas Training
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