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Carrie Urdiga

Coquitlam,BC

Summary

I am a Certified Hypnotherapist who is trained in Ericksonian Hypnotherapy with a Diplomas in both Counselling and Hypnotherapy. I bring with me, personal experience in complex trauma, anxiety, and complex grief. I am client-centric, professional and put my client's wellbeing first.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Counselling - Hypnotherapy

The Healing Corner
06.2022 - Current
  • Explained hypnosis process to patients to quell fears about safety and effects of hypnotic therapies.
  • Observed client reactions to therapy, carefully analyzing and documenting progress and relating experiences to long-term therapy plan.
  • Interviewed clients to understand motivations for seeking therapy and collaborate to develop suitable treatment plans.
  • Induced trance-like state in patients to change behavioral patterns through access to subconscious mind.
  • Conferred with clients after sessions to give feedback on findings and build expectations for results and future sessions.
  • Informed clients on history and current practice in hypnotherapy to align understanding and expectations with methods used and reasonable projection of results.
  • Evaluated patient susceptibility to suggestion to facilitate hypnotic states and select optimal therapeutic techniques.
  • Dispelled misinformation about hypnotherapy, false memories and concept of subconscious mind to build trust with clients seeking treatment.
  • Built and maintained therapeutic relationships, fostering positive, supportive and empowering client environments.
  • Maintained client confidentiality to protect patient privacy.
  • Utilized evidence-based techniques to deliver successful treatment.
  • Documented client progress to track effectiveness and inform future treatment plans.
  • Performed assessments to evaluate clients' mental health status, needs and goals.
  • Provided crisis intervention to support clients during times of urgent need.
  • Supported clients in developing coping skills to help patients manage life challenges and difficulties.
  • Addressed cultural and diversity issues to provide clients with culturally responsive care.
  • Helped clients work through emotional and psychological issues in both individual and group therapy sessions.

Counsellor

The Healing Corner
12.2020 - Current
  • Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
  • Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
  • Engaged clients in conversation to determine feelings and apprehensions.
  • Developed individualized counselling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
  • Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change.
  • Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
  • Supported individuals dealing with mental health and emotional issues.
  • Assisted clients in exploring feelings and understanding behaviors.
  • Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
  • Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
  • Determined clients' risk of self-harm or other dangerous behaviors.
  • Provided education on mental health topics and resources to clients.
  • Adapted counselling techniques to best suit individual needs of each client.

Education

Diploma - Counselling

Orca Institute
Vancouver, BC
10.2023

Diploma - Counselling Hypnotherapy

Orca Institute
Vancouver, BC
06.2022

Certificate - Counselling

Rhodes Wellness College
Vancouver, BC
12.2020

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Counselling - Hypnotherapy

The Healing Corner
06.2022 - Current

Counsellor

The Healing Corner
12.2020 - Current

Diploma - Counselling

Orca Institute

Diploma - Counselling Hypnotherapy

Orca Institute

Certificate - Counselling

Rhodes Wellness College

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