B. Psychology (cum laude) (Stel), M.A. Psychology By Thesis (cum laude) (Stel), M.A. Clinical Psychology (with distinction) (WITS)
I am a Clinical Psychologist in private practice in Hillcrest, working with children, adolescents and adults on both short-term and longer-term bases. I offer a range of therapies.
My aim is to create a safe therapeutic space and to enter into a genuine relationship with clients as this provides a healing context to explore the client’s feelings, thoughts and anxieties, as well as experiences and difficulties. Such therapeutic collaboration assists clients in attaining a sense of wellbeing and in achieving more satisfactory relationships with themselves and others. When necessary, I work closely with other professionals to ensure that my clients receive the best possible care.
Therapy for Children, Adolescents and Adults
- Psychotherapy for adults and adolescents.
- Play Therapy for children with regular parent feedbacks to keep parents involved in the process and to generalise helpful changes to other contexts in the child's life.
- Parent-Infant Psychotherapy (PIP) working with Moms/Dads and babies (up until 18 months of age) to improve bonding and attachment.
- Parent Guidance.
- Couples Therapy, including Imago Relationship Therapy.
- Trauma Debriefing: This is usually a short-term therapy process (e.g., up to 6 sessions) focused specifically on working through the trauma and enhancing coping skills.
I assist children, adolescents and adults who may be experiencing: anxiety; depression; other mood disorders (e.g., Bipolar Disorder); anger problems and other difficulties with emotional regulation; personality disorders; behavioural problems; poor school/job performance; problems around food and eating; low self-confidence, poor self-esteem or poor body image; relationship difficulties; stress and adjustment; bereavement and loss; trauma; domestic violence; and abuse.
I also provide psychotherapy to individuals seeking personal growth, for example, feeling stuck, feeling empty, improving coping skills, and increasing self-understanding, self-insight and self-acceptance.
Sessions are charged within medical aid rates.
HPCSA: PS0113263
Practice number: 0447390