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Divya Bannerjee

Divya Bannerjee

Melbourne

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate psychologist specialising in trauma-informed care, utilising insights from Eastern philosophies and neuroscience for holistic healing. Passionate about exploring the mind-body connection, especially in trauma recovery. Experienced meditation and mindfulness teacher, with a background in life coaching and corporate program management. Known for a client-centered approach that combines empathy and strategic thinking to support individuals in overcoming personal challenges and fostering growth.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

EAP Consultant

BASScare Residential Aged Care
03.2023 - Current
  • Resolve complex mental health concerns, assess possible follow-ups and take action in crisis situations.
  • Enhance employee wellbeing by conducting comprehensive assessments and providing tailored EAP solutions.
  • Connect distressed employees with specialised support when needed.
  • Design engaging workshops on topics such as stress management, time management, and emotional intelligence to empower employees in their daily lives.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality at all times, ensuring trust between clients and the EAP service provider.
  • Assist in navigating critical incidents, delivering timely support during difficult circumstances.
  • Deliver customised training programs to address specific needs and promote personal development within the organisation.

Clinical Psychology Resitrar

Austin Health
06.2024 - 11.2025
  • Offer both individual and group therapy to adult Austin Health clients presenting with wide range of psychological problems, including low-functioning, traumatised clients with complex and comorbid presentations (predominantly PTSD, MDD, chronic pain, psychosis and schizophrenia, personality disorders).
  • Assist clients in developing coping strategies for managing stressors associated with daily living or specific mental health concerns.
  • Work effectively in fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environments to provide holistic care for patients, addressing both physical and mental health needs.
  • Refer clients to other specialists, institutions or support services as necessary.
  • Be self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Be skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment, alongside psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, art therapists, physiotherapists.
  • Educate clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
  • Strong ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Maintain accurate records of client progress, adhering to strict confidentiality policies while ensuring continuity of care across providers.
  • Advocate for client rights when interacting with external agencies or institutions, ensuring fair treatment at all times.

Clinical Psychology Registrar, HARP (Hospital Admissions Risk Program)

Northern Health Hospital
12.2022 - 06.2024
  • Provide therapeutic counselling and assessment services in a variety of clinical areas, across all campuses of Northern Health.
  • Work within a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment, liaising with health professionals to provide excellent patient care.
  • Conduct psychiatric triages, psychology assessments and provide therapy to at-risk patients with chronic medical conditions and associated mental health problems.

Alcohol or Drugs (AOD) Clinician, Care and Recovery Empowerment (CARE)

Caraniche Pty Ltd
09.2022 - 02.2022
  • Provide group and individual counselling services to civilian and forensic (criminal justice system) populations.
  • Conduct comprehensive AOD assessments to assess and evaluate client's psychosocial needs and appropriateness for AOD treatment.
  • Formulate risk assessments (e.g. SASH, MARAM family violence) and provide goal directed care plans.
  • Liaise with corrections officers, social workers and referral teams to provide harm reduction and complex care services within an integrated recovery framework.
  • Refer clients to specialist services to support their treatment plan where required (e.g. residential withdrawal/rehabilitation facilities).
  • Provide evidenced based counselling models for AOD use, guided by assessments and screening tools (K-10, MARAM Family Violence, AOD screening and self-completion forms, etc).

Provisional Psychologist, Mental Health Therapist

Swinburne University Wellbeing Clinic For Older Adults
07.2021 - 09.2021
  • Implement the evidence-based CBT program developed by Swinburne University for the Victorian Department of Health and Aged Care. Specifically, Reminiscence Therapy - a form of treatment which aims to enhance the wellbeing of older adults through reviewing past experiences, challenges, and successes
  • Promote behavioural activation and coping strategies to combat isolation and improve emotional regulation.
  • Provide counselling for elderly residents' families, addressing challenges like grief, transitions, caregiving stress, dementia, and palliative care.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary team of healthcare providers, caregivers, and social workers to provide holistic, integrated care.

Provisional Psychologist, ISN Clinic

Institute of Social Neuroscience (ISN) Psychology
10.2020 - 07.2021
  • Conduct clinical and risk assessments efficiently and sensitively; construct valid case conceptualisations, diagnoses, and collaborative treatment plans.
  • Conduct assessments for children within the Bundoora clinic - administer, score, and interpret cognitive and psychometric assessments. e.g. WISC-V, WAIS-V, WIAT-III, BASC-3.
  • Apply counselling techniques with empathic understanding, with a focus on CBT.
  • Engage in regular supervision, feedback integration, self-reflection, and educational seminars to enhance clinical competence and autonomy.
  • Integrate best available research with clinical expertise, while considering client culture, characteristics, and preferences.

Business Owner, Life Coach (Stress / Anxiety Management) & Meditation Teacher

Awaken the Inner Pty Ltd
04.2012 - 05.2016
  • Manage client portfolio and data
  • Build rapport, trust and coach clients with empathy, care and patience
  • Provide personalised intervention solutions using a variety of coaching strategies, including problem solving, mindfulness techniques, motivational interviewing (MI), grounding and relaxation strategies.
  • Support goal setting, behavioural modification and personal growth for clients
  • Measure, monitor and track clients' progress throughout a personalised six-week program
  • Help assess and mitigate potential risks
  • Work collaboratively with clients to set objectives and re-evaluate the outcome of tasks.

Programme Manager & Career Counsellor

Accenture Pty Ltd
01.2007 - 08.2015
  • Manage resources across vendors, business groups and stakeholders for the delivery of large-scale multi-million dollar IT projects
  • Drive change management and service introduction activities with both business and key stakeholders
  • Provide mentorship and guidance on client IT programmes
  • Provide leadership and career counselling to internal employees
  • Facilitate training opportunities within key department areas
  • Provide consulting and management services to clients

Education

Master of Clinical Psychology - Psychology

Institute of Social Neuroscience
Ivanhoe
01.2022

Meditation & Mindfulness Teacher Certification -

School of Positive Transformation
Boulder, Colorado
01.2021

Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Honours) -

Deakin University
Burwood
01.2017

Bachelor of Software Engineering - BSE

Monash University
Clayton
01.2006

Skills

  • Psychological Assessment and Diagnosis
  • Case Management and Treatment Planning
  • Analytical Thinking and Problem-Solving
  • Attention to Detail and Organizational Skills
  • Psychological Report Writing and Clinical Documentation
  • Crisis Intervention and Incident Response
  • Trauma-Informed Care
  • Emotional Regulation Techniques
  • Exposure Therapy Techniques
  • Group Therapy and Facilitation
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)
  • Substance Abuse Treatment
  • Grief Counselling
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy
  • Multicultural Competence
  • Active Listening and Empathy
  • Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Teams
  • Strong Interpersonal Skills
  • Client Relationship Building and Patient Advocacy

Timeline

Clinical Psychology Resitrar

Austin Health
06.2024 - 11.2025

EAP Consultant

BASScare Residential Aged Care
03.2023 - Current

Clinical Psychology Registrar, HARP (Hospital Admissions Risk Program)

Northern Health Hospital
12.2022 - 06.2024

Alcohol or Drugs (AOD) Clinician, Care and Recovery Empowerment (CARE)

Caraniche Pty Ltd
09.2022 - 02.2022

Provisional Psychologist, Mental Health Therapist

Swinburne University Wellbeing Clinic For Older Adults
07.2021 - 09.2021

Provisional Psychologist, ISN Clinic

Institute of Social Neuroscience (ISN) Psychology
10.2020 - 07.2021

Business Owner, Life Coach (Stress / Anxiety Management) & Meditation Teacher

Awaken the Inner Pty Ltd
04.2012 - 05.2016

Programme Manager & Career Counsellor

Accenture Pty Ltd
01.2007 - 08.2015

Meditation & Mindfulness Teacher Certification -

School of Positive Transformation

Bachelor of Software Engineering - BSE

Monash University

Master of Clinical Psychology - Psychology

Institute of Social Neuroscience

Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Honours) -

Deakin University

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