Simone Arendse

Specialist Wellness Counsellor with experience in hospital and community settings, providing counselling, stress management, and wellness-focused interventions. Skilled in developing accessible mental health resources and fostering positive outcomes for diverse individuals. Recognized for empathy, strong communication, and adaptability, with experience supporting groups and individuals through emotional, behavioral, and social challenges

Wellness and Mental Health Support at Wesfleur Hospital (2024-12 – Present)

• Delivered bedside wellness support to hospital patients, enhancing their comfort and recovery across various wards
• Enhanced mental wellness of patients through active listening and engagement, promoting a supportive environment
• Facilitated emotional well-being check-ins and group discussions, fostering connection and support among participants
• Support and co-facilitation during Mental Health Promotion sessions
• Led focus groups to enhance participant engagement and input
• Managed clinical administration tasks to ensure efficient processes

Lay Counsellor at Hope House (2024-02 – 2024-02)

• Conducted individual sessions for clients facing challenges like grief, depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, and addiction, facilitating their journey towards healing
• Created a safe, confidential environment for clients to share emotions, fostering emotional processing and recovery
• Guided clients in developing life skills such as anger management, self-esteem, stress management, conflict resolution, communication, and goal setting through tailored programs

Administrative Assistant at Cass Supplies (2023-01 – 2024-12)

• Successfully managed the loading of invoices onto the business system, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in financial recordkeeping
• Organized business documents and ensured accurate loading of invoices onto the business system, supporting efficient operations
• Organized business documents and records to ensure efficient retrieval and reference, improving overall office productivity
• Optimized office processes to streamline workflow and enhance task completion
• Established and maintained a systematic filing system for invoices, facilitating quick retrieval and reference

Psychology Honours in Psychology – Stellenbosch University (2022)

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Language and Communication Studies, Sociology – University of The Western Cape (2021)

National Senior Certificate in Life Science, Economics, Consumer Studies, Mathematics, Afrikaans, Life Orientation – Melkbosstrand High School (2018)