Open To Work
Ama Nsroma Larbie
Licensed Counselor/ Public Speaker/ Writer
Accra,AA
Summary
Ama, with an astute analytical and observant personality looks forward to helping students with their:
Academic and Career Developments: Collaborate with facilitators or teachers monitor students progress and provide targeted support; and as well as facilitate students’ academic success by developing and implementing comprehensive academic plans that aligns with their career aspirations.
Personal Growth and Social Growth: Enhance students’ personal and social well-being through evidence-based counseling practices.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
7
7
Certification
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Public Speaker/ Host
Purple Wellbeing Foundation
11.2024 - Current
- Host of Purple Wellbeing Show on zoom, an initiative by the Purple Wellbeing Foundation that focuses on creating mental health awareness
Teaching Assistant and Facilitator
Oheneba-Dornyo University College of Counseling Psychology
- By Merit: Teaching Assistant and Facilitator for Creation Therapy 2: Practicum – Counseling Report Writing Class at Oheneba-Dornyo University College of Counseling Psychology (ODUCCP) – on occasions.
Moderator
09.2023 - Current
- Moderator for Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Training Programmes
Counseling Assistant
Professional Christian Counselling Clinic
07.2023 - 10.2024
- Production and selection of topics to be discussed and scouting of resource persons.
- Supports teaching, and provides guidance to students on the practical application of clients’ Temperament (A.P.S.) reports and various therapeutic theories during counseling sessions and counseling report writing on case studies.
- Offers feedback to students and coordinating both online and face-to-face practicum sessions.
- Coordinating and facilitating the flow of training sessions, and engaging participants and supporting trainers during delivery.
- Managing time and ensuring adherence to the training schedule.
- Providing oversights and ensuring smooth communication among trainers and participants.
- Creating and Maintaining Clients Records.
- Conducting Psychometric Tests with NCCA’s APS Reports ODPS & MARETweb Project CounselMaster Assessment Software.
- Faith-based
Freelance Writer
GhanaWeb Ventures
01.2014 - Current
- Contributing Writer for the Entertainment Section on GhanaWeb Ventures.
- Promoted to the Deputy Entertainment Editor position on March 2014 to December 2014.
- Blogging, writing feature articles, contributing writer to various news platforms.
- Writing news and feature articles.
- Editing and publishing aggregated and submitted articles.
- Managing the Entertainment CMS.
- Entertainment Section
Intern
The Daily Heritage Newspaper
06.2010 - 01.2011
- General News Reporting on politics, social issues and writing feature articles.
- Entertainment News Reporting.
- Covering entertainment events.
- Managing the Entertainment Column.
- Writing articles, editing submitted articles and press releases to suit the paper's house-style events.
- Formerly Heritage Newspaper
Acting Entertainment Editor
02.2011 - 10.2012
- General News Reporting on politics, social issues and writing feature articles.
- Entertainment News Reporting.
- Covering entertainment events.
- Managing the Entertainment Column.
- Writing articles, editing submitted articles and press releases to suit the paper's house-style events.
Education
Master Of Education - Guidance And Counseling
University of Cape Coast, College of Distance Education
Cape Coast 01.2025 - 10.2025
Certificate - Marriage And Family Therapy
Oheneba-Dornyo University College of Counselling Psychology
MangoLane-Haatso, Accra 01.2024 - 06.2024
Bachelor's Degree - Biblical Counseling
International Theological Seminary
Florida, USA 01.2023 - 01.2024
Executive Certificate - Counseling And Psychology
College of Counseling And Psychology (now ODUCCP)
MangoLane-Haatso, Accra 06.2022 - 05.2023
Diploma - Journalism And Media Studies
Academy of Business Administration Institute of Commercial Management
Accra 01.2009 - 03.2010
High School Diploma - Business
Okuapeman Senior High School
Akropong, Akuapem 10.2004 - 06.2007
Skills
- Initiative and Innovation
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Strategic Planning and Problem Solving
- Time Management and Productivity
- Creative and Editorial Skills
- Presentation and Collaboration
- Leadership and Work Ethic
- Adaptability and Resilience
- Support and Teamwork
- General Counseling
- Expert Therapeutic Techniques
- Transactional Analysis Theory
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Adlerian Therapy
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Creation Therapy
Certification
- Master of Education in Guidance and Counselling
- Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy Specialization
- Degree of Bachelor of Biblical Counseling
- Executive Certificate in Counseling
- Diploma in Journalism and Media Studies – ICM-UK (Single Subject Certificates)
- WASSCE (Business Accounting, Business Management, Economics and Cost Accounting)
Accomplishments
- 2015, GN Bank Awards Nominee (Best Journalist/Writer of the year category) at the maiden edition of GN Bank Awards organized by Groupe Nduom.
- 2020, Nominee, Young Entrepreneur Awards – Female Start-up category.
Languages
English
Twi
Larteh
Career Objectives
Collaborate with facilitators or teachers to monitor students' progress and provide targeted support; facilitate students’ academic success by developing and implementing comprehensive academic plans that align with their career aspirations., Enhance students’ personal and social well-being through evidence-based counseling practices.
Special Skills And Abilities
- Initiative and Innovation
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Strategic Planning and Problem Solving
- Time Management and Productivity
- Creative and Editorial Skills
- Presentation and Collaboration
- Leadership and Work Ethic
- Adaptability and Resilience
- Support and Teamwork
Specialized Professional Areas
- General Counseling
- Expert Therapeutic Techniques
Aspirations
- Attaining greater heights with my foundation, Purple Wellbeing Foundation and its Purple Wellbeing Show.
- Professional Sexual Health Psychotherapist and Educator.
- Well established Public Speaker.
Hobbies and Interests
- Helping and supporting people in diverse special ways.
- Reading and exploring new theories and updates.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Master Of Education - Guidance And Counseling
University of Cape Coast, College of Distance Education
01.2025 - 10.2025
Public Speaker/ Host
Purple Wellbeing Foundation
11.2024 - Current
Certificate - Marriage And Family Therapy
Oheneba-Dornyo University College of Counselling Psychology
01.2024 - 06.2024
Moderator
09.2023 - Current
Counseling Assistant
Professional Christian Counselling Clinic
07.2023 - 10.2024
Bachelor's Degree - Biblical Counseling
International Theological Seminary
01.2023 - 01.2024
Executive Certificate - Counseling And Psychology
College of Counseling And Psychology (now ODUCCP)
06.2022 - 05.2023
Freelance Writer
GhanaWeb Ventures
01.2014 - Current
Acting Entertainment Editor
02.2011 - 10.2012
Intern
The Daily Heritage Newspaper
06.2010 - 01.2011
Diploma - Journalism And Media Studies
Academy of Business Administration Institute of Commercial Management
01.2009 - 03.2010
High School Diploma - Business
Okuapeman Senior High School
10.2004 - 06.2007
Teaching Assistant and Facilitator
Oheneba-Dornyo University College of Counseling Psychology