Jo-Mari Marx

Jo-Mari Marx

Student Registered Counsellor | HPCSA Registered Counsellor | Mental Health & Youth Support

Student Registered Counsellor (HPCSA No. SRC 0040355) completing practicum placements at SACAP and Great Girls, with a strong commitment to ethical, client centred practice. Preparing for the HPCSA Board Examination in October 2026, I am seeking opportunities in counselling and mental health support where I can apply my developing expertise in therapeutic interventions, case formulation, and psychoeducation. I bring empathy, professionalism, and structured problem solving, supported by excellent communication and presentation skills. Experienced in conducting counselling sessions, preparing case notes, and integrating psychological theory into practice, I am passionate about fostering resilience, empowerment, and personal growth in clients.

Cape Town
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Years experience
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Languages
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Skills
Work Experience
Student Registered Counsellor (Practicum Placement)
South African College of Applied Psychology (SACAP) & Great GirlsCape Town
Feb 2026 — Aug 2026
  • Facilitated weekly individual counselling sessions, empowering clients to enhance coping strategies through targeted interventions
  • Spearheaded group workshops on mental wellness, fostering a supportive environment for participants' personal growth
  • Conducted career guidance assessments and authored comprehensive reports, guiding clients in their professional development
Tutor
Teach Me 2 TutorCape Town
Feb 2025 — Aug 2026
  • Conducted personalized tutoring sessions that significantly enhanced student academic performance
  • Crafted innovative and engaging lesson plans that captivated student interest and fostered learning
Language teacher
Longacres Private School
Jan 2021 — Feb 2025
  • Taught Afrikaans HL (Grades 10–12), Afrikaans FAL (Grades 11–12), Life Orientation (Grade 11)
  • Facilitated the Afrikaans, English, and Life Orientation curriculum as Subject Head, enhancing academic standards
  • Collaborated with faculty to integrate language skills across the curriculum, boosting interdisciplinary learning.
  • Developed engaging lesson plans that increased student participation.
Skills
Counselling & psychoeducationCase formulation & documentationTime management & punctualityMS Office proficiencyDrivers LicenseMental Health AssessmentCognitive Behavioral TherapyConflict Resolution
Education
• BPsych Equivalent, Counselling
South African College of Applied Psychology
2025 — Expected 2026
  • Golden key member
  • Cum Laude
BA Honours, Applied Psychology for Professional Contexts
University of South Africa
2021 — 2023
  • Cum Laude
Post Graduate Certificate in Education, English and Life Orientation teacher
Stellenbosch University
2020 — 2020
BA Humanities, Majoring in Psychology and Philosophy
Stellenbosch University
2017 — 2019
Certifications
HPCSA Student registered Counsellor
SRC 0040355
2025-02
SACE
Registration number 12638231
2021-01
References
Caitlin Cable
Supervisor · SACAP
Ilze Cloete
High School Head · Longacres Private School
Languages
English
Native
Afrikaans
Native