Diana Rubwe
@dianarubwe
Compassionate counselling psychologist specializing in ABA, autism support, and school-based mental health.
ZimbabweWhat I'm looking for
I am a counselling psychologist grounded in culturally responsive, trauma-informed care with specialized experience in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and autism support within school and community settings.
I have delivered age-appropriate counselling, led psychoeducational workshops for teachers and school counselors, and designed assessment-based behavioral intervention plans that integrate culturally adapted screening tools.
My background includes coordination of psychosocial programs for vulnerable children, call-centre triage for youth psychosocial concerns, and a research focus on culturally grounded ASD interventions aimed at improving service access and inclusive pedagogy.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Trauma Counsellor
Counselling Services Unit
Aug 2023 - Present (2 years 3 months)
Delivered age-appropriate counselling to students and families, facilitated psychoeducational workshops for school staff, and led assessment-based care planning using culturally adapted screening tools to support school-based behavioral interventions.
Call Centre Agent
Counselling Services Unit
Sep 2021 - Jul 2024 (2 years 10 months)
Documented and triaged youth-centered psychosocial concerns for a human rights election monitoring program, coordinated referrals with child protection teams, and delivered school outreach on rights and mental health.
WEAdministrative Assistant
World Education
Jan 2011 - Dec 2017 (6 years 11 months)
Supported psychosocial programming for orphans and vulnerable children, coordinated school-based life skills training and mental health workshops, and maintained OVC data systems contributing to monitoring reports across school clusters.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
GUGreat Zimbabwe University
Master of Science, Counselling Psychology
2024 -
Pursuing a Master of Science in Counselling Psychology with a thesis on culturally grounded ASD interventions and behavior analysis; expected completion June 2025.
UZUniversity of Zimbabwe
Bachelor of Science (Honours), Psychology
Completed a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology with interests in neurodevelopmental challenges, classroom-based ABA strategies, and functional assessment.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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