Desmond Puopelle Buasu
Adenta
Summary
Licensed Counselling Psychologist, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP-II), Certified Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT-C) Clinician, and Cambridge-trained educator with over four years of experience supporting adolescents across academic, clinical, and psychosocial settings.
Specialized in trauma-informed care, emotional regulation, youth mental health, and inclusive education. Brings a dual clinical educational perspective, translating psychological theory into applied, student-centered practice that promotes academic success, emotional wellbeing, and personal growth.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Head Teacher
Basilikos Oak Academy
2025.01 - 2026.01
- Developed and implemented educational programs aligned with curriculum standards.
- Led staff training sessions to enhance teaching strategies and classroom management.
- Monitored student progress and adapted instructional methods for diverse learning needs.
- Fostered collaboration among educators, parents, and community stakeholders for student success.
School Counselor
Immaculate Conception School
2023.01 - 2024.12
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Educational Psychology
Stellenbosch University
Cape Town, South Africa2022-06
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
Pontificia Universitas Antonianum
Rome - Italy2022-05
Diploma - Religious Studies
St. Bonaventure University
Lusaka - Zambia2022-05
Master of Education - Counselling Psychology
University of Education
Winneba 2024.08 - 2025.10
Skills
- Organizational skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Problem-solving skills
- Educational technology
- Individual counseling
- Mediation and crisis intervention
- Suicide prevention
- Crisis intervention
- Group counseling
- Adolescent counseling
Affiliations
- Ghana Psychology Council
- Ghana Psychological Association
Certification
- Licensed Counselor - Ghana Psychology Council
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP-II)
- Certified Cognitive Behavior Therapy Clinician (CBT-C)
Languages
Italian
Intermediate (B1)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Head Teacher
Basilikos Oak Academy
2025.01 - 2026.01
Master of Education - Counselling Psychology
University of Education
2024.08 - 2025.10
School Counselor
Immaculate Conception School
2023.01 - 2024.12
Bachelor of Education - Educational Psychology
Stellenbosch University
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
Pontificia Universitas Antonianum
Diploma - Religious Studies
St. Bonaventure University