Annabelle Picard
Summary
A Registered Clinical Counsellor with 4+ years of counselling experience working with both neurotypical and neurodivergent children, youth, young adults, and their families. Committed to working collaboratively with clients to achieve therapeutic goals and increasing client satisfaction. Aiming to utilize my skills and experience to support clients at Acacia Health.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counsellor
Fawkes Academy
09.2019 - Current
- Provide individual and group therapy to neurodivergent children and youth in both an office setting and online
- Develop and implement individual treatment plans, defining specific goals and objectives, and revise accordingly
- Consult and collaborate with parents, teachers, behavioural consultants and interventionists, and other school and community personnel as necessary
- Focus on cultivating a nurturing and supportive environment for children and teenagers by exercising a trauma-informed, and attachment based approach
- Use a variety of techniques and interventions including cognitive behavioural therapy, solution-focused therapy, psychoeducation, play therapy, bibliotherapy, mindfulness, guided imagery, and relaxation
Registered Clinical Counsellor
ABA Learning Centre
09.2019 - Current
- Conduct individual and family counselling using evidence-based and educational approaches
- Preform assessments and interviews with client and family members to assess and document their history, current condition, needs, strengths, and goals
- Preform, screen, and record mental health evaluations, suicidal ideation, progress notes, and counselling notes
- Advocate for the client and their families by consulting with schools and community support workers on how to best improve and support their daily lives
M.A. Practicum Intern
Child Youth And Mental Health
01.2019 - 08.2019
- Conducted intake interviews and managed regular caseloads of individual and family counselling clients
- Exposed to a wide variety of diagnoses including depression, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, eating disorders, substance abuse, complex PTSD, and self-harm
- Trained on report writing and case formulation, including multi-axial diagnosis
- Ran two 8-week CBT groups, one for children aged 3-5, and the other for teens and caregivers
- Attended bi-monthly didactic training and group supervision
M.A. Practicum Intern
Chilliwack Youth Health Centre
01.2019 - 08.2019
- Provided brief solution-focused therapy to individuals and couples aged 12-26 on a walk-in basis
- Attended bull-pen style group supervision after every counselling session
- Given the opportunity to work with clients from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, ethnicities, and family systems
Education
Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology
Yorkville University
08.2019
Diploma in Professional Counselling -
Vancouver College of Counsellor Training
09.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Western Ontario
06.2014
Skills
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Brief Solution Focused Therapy
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Warm presence
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Highly empathic
- Organization and time management
- Collaborating with a team
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Dutch
Professional Working
Certification
- Registered Clinical Counsellor, BC Association of Clinical Counsellors
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training
Timeline
School Counsellor
Fawkes Academy
09.2019 - Current
Registered Clinical Counsellor
ABA Learning Centre
09.2019 - Current
M.A. Practicum Intern
Child Youth And Mental Health
01.2019 - 08.2019
M.A. Practicum Intern
Chilliwack Youth Health Centre
01.2019 - 08.2019
Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology
Yorkville University
Diploma in Professional Counselling -
Vancouver College of Counsellor Training
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Western Ontario
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