Banah Alsafadi
Mississauga,ON
Summary
Highly compassionate Registered Psychotherapist (College of Registered Psychotherapists) with 13-year history working within mental health field. Dedicated to providing an inclusive space, where members of all groups feel safe and welcome. Gifted with the ability to easily establish therapeutic rapport and create a professional relationship based on mutual trust and collaboration. Trauma-informed with a passion for learning and growth, both personally and professionally. Trained in various therapeutic modalities, including Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Emotion-Focused Individual Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
The Life Centre For Psychotherapy
Mississauga, ON
07.2023 - Current
- Operate and maintain a professional psychotherapy clinic.
- Create a safe and trusting space to offer therapeutic assessments, develop treatment plans, and conceptualize clinical cases.
- Provide short and long-term psychotherapy from a variety of clinical approaches.
- Complete detailed documentation of sessions, client notes and recommendations.
- Participate in ongoing professional development.
- Receive regular clinical supervision.
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Resilience Clinics For Psychotherapy
Mississauga, ON
05.2021 - 06.2023
- Helped clients deal with various mental health challenges and other concerns by delivering personalized counseling support.
- Developed treatment plans utilizing various theoretical approaches such as CBT, CPT and SFT
- Created and implemented an effective treatment strategies such as the use of grounding techniques with the help of clients
- Provided ongoing follow-up and psychoeducational resources to clients and recommend various materials to assist clients in achieving their goals
- Monitored, evaluated and recorded client progress with respect to treatment goals.
- Managed clinical notes and write reports, including progress reports, on an ongoing basis
General Counselor
Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre
Mississauga, ON
10.2019 - 05.2021
- Carried an active caseload of clients with diverse psychological needs
- Provided initial services and supportive counseling to assisted government refugees
- Developed and delivered a Resettlement Assistance Program in addition orientation sessions
- Consulted with other social services providers and facilitated clients ‘departure services by connecting and referring clients to other community agencies for additional support
- Maintained statistical information in COSTI” s database (CIS) and updated ICARE
Professional Counsellor
The Centre For Education And Training
Mississauga, ON
09.2015 - 06.2019
- Provided personal counselling, drawing from a number of services approaches.
- Offered career counseling (individual and group sessions).
- Developed and implemented psychoeducational workshops on a variety of topics.
- Referred individuals to outside resources and services for additional support.
- Completed detailed documentation of sessions, patient notes and recommendations.
Outreach Settlement Worker
West Neighbourhood House
Mississauga, ON
10.2008 - 09.2015
- Evaluated program effectiveness through ongoing monitoring and assessment of outcomes, making necessary adjustments as needed to optimize results.
- Provided crisis intervention support during challenging situations, ensuring clients'' safety and well-being at all times.
- Facilitated group sessions on topics such as employment, housing, and legal rights, empowering clients to make informed decisions about their futures.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing comprehensive support and guidance throughout the settlement process.
Education
Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology
University of Yorkville
Fredericton, NB12.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Lebanese University
Tripoli, Lebanon10.2001
Skills
- Compassionate, empathic presence
- Strong ability to create therapeutic safety
- Trauma-informed and client-centred
- Current in the field of psychotherapy
- Dedicated to personal and professional growth
Timeline
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
The Life Centre For Psychotherapy
07.2023 - Current
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Resilience Clinics For Psychotherapy
05.2021 - 06.2023
General Counselor
Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre
10.2019 - 05.2021
Professional Counsellor
The Centre For Education And Training
09.2015 - 06.2019
Outreach Settlement Worker
West Neighbourhood House
10.2008 - 09.2015
Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology
University of Yorkville
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Lebanese University
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