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Abigail Wilson

@abigailwilson1

I provide counselling, career guidance, and mental-health support for students, families, and communities.

Ghana
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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking a counselling or tertiary teaching role where I can apply counselling theories, techniques, communication, and assessment skills to support individuals, students, families, groups, and organizations in achieving therapeutic, academic, and personal goals.

I've delivered career, academic, emotional, and personal counselling at Shield International School, supporting upper-primary and secondary students through assessments, guidance programmes, and interventions with staff and parents. I also provide part-time counselling at AsanSka University College and have supported beneficiaries through group counselling, social-emotional learning, leadership training, and life-skills development at Ayikuma Presby CYDP.

My counselling work spans individual, group, family, couples, pre-marital, post-marital, crisis, and HIV/AIDS counselling. I'm pursuing a PhD in Counselling Psychology and draw on training in child and adolescent counselling, marriage and family therapy, divorce counselling, cyber counselling, and sexuality counselling to help people achieve therapeutic goals.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

SS
Current

Counsellor

Shield International School

Aug 2024 - Present (2 years)

Provided career and college counselling, emotional and personal counselling, and academic support to students. Developed and implemented guidance programs and collaborated with staff and parents.

AC
Current

Counsellor

AsanSka University College

Jun 2024 - Present (2 years 2 months)

Provided individual counselling to students on academic, social, and emotional issues. Administered and interpreted academic and career assessments.

MS
Current

Counsellor

Methodist Church Ghana, Somanya Society

Apr 2016 - Present (10 years 4 months)

Established and maintained healthy relationships with parents, organized group and individual counselling, pre-marital and post-marital counselling, family counselling, and peer counselling.

AG

Counsellor Practicum

Ayikuma Presby CYDP (Compassion International Ghana)

Jun 2021 - Jul 2023 (2 years 1 month)

Provided personal, social, behavioral, and academic support for beneficiaries. Organized group counselling and supported development of social emotional competencies and life skills.

SP

Counsellor Practicum

Somanya Polyclinic

Jun 2019 - Nov 2019 (5 months)

Provided assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of clients. Conducted individual and group counselling sessions.

VA

Practicum Student

Volta River Authority Schools (Akuse)

Oct 2018 - May 2019 (7 months)

Organized group and individual counselling, observed and identified students' giftedness and weaknesses, and improved parent-teacher relationships.

SO

Practicum Student

Somanya Polyclinic (Direct Observed)

Oct 2018 - May 2019 (7 months)

Tested HIV/AIDS status, organized group counselling for HIV/AIDS patients, and provided individual, family, couples, and preventive counselling.

UA

Teaching / Research Assistant

University of Ghana, Legon, School of Performing Arts

Jun 2015 - Aug 2015 (2 months)

Organized and delivered tutorials, assisted lecturers and students in research work, and served as an invigilating assistant.

NC

Costume Section (Attachment)

National Theatre, Dance Company

May 2011 - Aug 2015 (4 years 3 months)

Assisted with costume make-up and design for performances.

UL

Assistant Teacher

University of Ghana Basic School, Legon

Jun 2013 - Aug 2013 (2 months)

Assisted in teaching Creative Arts, marking scripts, and supporting the Drama and Debating club with acting, costume, and make-up.

KL

Production Staff

Kofi Ababio and Sons Ltd.

Oct 2009 - Jul 2010 (9 months)

Performed filling, labelling, and packaging of liquid soups and detergents. Maintained production records.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Education, Winneba logoUW

University of Education, Winneba

Doctor of Philosophy, Counselling Psychology

2021 - 2024

Doctor of Philosophy in Counselling Psychology.

University of Ghana Medical Center logoUC

University of Ghana Medical Center

Certificate, Adolescent Health

2023 - 2023

Making Access to Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Services and the Reality for Adolescents in Ghana.

Methodist University Ghana logoMG

Methodist University Ghana

Professional Certification, Psychology

2023 - 2023

Professional Certification in Psychology.

University of Mines and Technology logoUT

University of Mines and Technology

Certificate, Retirement Planning

2023 - 2023

Retirement Planning and Psycho-Social Impact During Retirement.

CD

Center of Psychological Service and Professional Development

Certificate, Mental Health

2023 - 2023

A Mental Health on Postpartum Depression.

SF

Sanctity Life Foundation

Certificate, Sexuality Counselling

2022 - 2022

Sexuality Counselling Training Program.

CP

College of Counselling and Psychology

Certificate, Counselling

2021 - 2021

Counselling for Divorces.

TT

TUCEE Institute of Counselling and Technology

Certificate, Cyber Counselling

2020 - 2020

Cyber Counselling Programme.

TT

TUCEE Institute of Counselling and Technology

Certificate, Marriage and Family Therapy

2020 - 2020

Marriage and Family Therapy.

TT

TUCEE Institute of Counselling and Technology

Certificate, Child and Adolescent Counselling

2020 - 2020

Child and Adolescent Counselling.

NC

National Association of Certified Counsellors

Certificate, Mental Health

2018 - 2020

The Mental Well-Being of Every Citizen Is a Building Block of a Successful Nation.

University of Education, Winneba logoUW

University of Education, Winneba

Master of Education, Guidance and Counselling

2018 - 2020

Master of Education in Guidance and Counselling.

University of Education, Winneba logoUW

University of Education, Winneba

Master of Philosophy, Counselling Psychology

2018 - 2020

Master of Philosophy in Counselling Psychology.

University of Ghana, Legon logoUL

University of Ghana, Legon

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Dance Studies with Theatre Arts

2011 - 2014

BFA in Dance Studies with Theatre Arts.

FG

Family Impact Ghana

Certificate, Marriage Counselling

2011 - 2011

Marriage Counselling Certificate.

ICT Directorate of the University of Ghana, Legon logoIL

ICT Directorate of the University of Ghana, Legon

Certificate, Information Technology

2011 - 2011

Introduction to computers, Windows, and the Internet, and an Intermediate Computer Driving License (eCDLP) comprising Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint presentation, and the Internet.

NS

Ngleshie Amanfrom Senior High School

West African Senior School Certificate, Visual Arts

2005 - 2008

WASSCE in Visual Arts.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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