Abigail Wilson
@abigailwilson1
I provide counselling, career guidance, and mental-health support for students, families, and communities.
What I'm looking for
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
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.
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.
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.
Manager
Agrifa Enterprise
Jan 2015 - Present (11 years 7 months)
Oversaw planning, implementation, and tracking of projects. Managed procurement and payments, external communication, and record keeping.
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.
Counsellor Practicum
Somanya Polyclinic
Jun 2019 - Nov 2019 (5 months)
Provided assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of clients. Conducted individual and group counselling sessions.
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.
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.
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.
Costume Section (Attachment)
National Theatre, Dance Company
May 2011 - Aug 2015 (4 years 3 months)
Assisted with costume make-up and design for performances.
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.
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
Doctor of Philosophy, Counselling Psychology
2021 - 2024
Doctor of Philosophy in Counselling Psychology.
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
Professional Certification, Psychology
2023 - 2023
Professional Certification in Psychology.
University of Mines and Technology
Certificate, Retirement Planning
2023 - 2023
Retirement Planning and Psycho-Social Impact During Retirement.
Center of Psychological Service and Professional Development
Certificate, Mental Health
2023 - 2023
A Mental Health on Postpartum Depression.
Sanctity Life Foundation
Certificate, Sexuality Counselling
2022 - 2022
Sexuality Counselling Training Program.
College of Counselling and Psychology
Certificate, Counselling
2021 - 2021
Counselling for Divorces.
TUCEE Institute of Counselling and Technology
Certificate, Cyber Counselling
2020 - 2020
Cyber Counselling Programme.
TUCEE Institute of Counselling and Technology
Certificate, Marriage and Family Therapy
2020 - 2020
Marriage and Family Therapy.
TUCEE Institute of Counselling and Technology
Certificate, Child and Adolescent Counselling
2020 - 2020
Child and Adolescent Counselling.
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
Master of Education, Guidance and Counselling
2018 - 2020
Master of Education in Guidance and Counselling.
University of Education, Winneba
Master of Philosophy, Counselling Psychology
2018 - 2020
Master of Philosophy in Counselling Psychology.
University of Ghana, Legon
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Dance Studies with Theatre Arts
2011 - 2014
BFA in Dance Studies with Theatre Arts.
Family Impact Ghana
Certificate, Marriage Counselling
2011 - 2011
Marriage Counselling Certificate.
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.
Ngleshie Amanfrom Senior High School
West African Senior School Certificate, Visual Arts
2005 - 2008
WASSCE in Visual Arts.
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