Kristy-Ann Govender is a multi-talented professional with a diverse skill set and a passion for helping others. Kristy-Ann has gained hundreds of hours in professional counselling, coaching and training. She is a qualified social worker and coach in private practice, specializing in trauma debriefing, family mediation, and personal development. Kristy-Ann is also a highly experienced educator, with a decade of experience in teaching and training at the Senior and FET phases. With a background in child protection, gender equity, social development, education, and psycho-social therapy, Kristy-Ann has a well-rounded understanding of the various challenges faced by different sectors of society. In recent years, she has focused on career development, helping hundreds of clients find purpose and direction in their chosen careers. Kristy-Ann is also deeply committed to family, believing that strong parent-child attachments are key to solving many of society's problems. The COVID-19 pandemic has provided Kristy-Ann with many opportunities to work with frontline workers and other professionals through employee assistance programs. She has facilitated training and critical incident stress debriefing sessions for over 100 groups from leading organizations across the country, both online and in person. This has kept her well-informed about the trauma and challenges caused by the pandemic and its secondary effects. In addition to her professional expertise, Kristy-Ann is an accomplished public speaker and performer, using her skills in the dramatic arts to deliver engaging and motivational talks that inspire listeners to take action in their own lives.
