HPCSA Number: PS 0132241
Practice Number: 0635219
I am a Counselling Psychologist offering individual psychotherapy to adults in either English or Afrikaans.
My areas of interest include, but are not limited to: • Personal growth • Problems adjusting to life transitions • Relationship problems • Self-esteem difficulties • Stress and Anxiety • Depression • Processing trauma and loss • Bereavement
I view every individual I encounter as unique. I therefore alter my psychotherapeutic approach to fit best with the client in front of me. I work mostly from a person-centred approach, including elements of cognitive-behavioural, solution-focused, and narrative psychotherapy.
Person-centred means that I treat you with unconditional positive regard, listen empathically, and attempt to fully understand what has brought you to therapy. Cognitive-behavioural means that along the way I softly challenge any unhelpful cognitive or behavioural patterns which may be keeping you trapped. Solution-focused means that I brainstorm with you possible practical solutions to a problem. You will however remain autonomous in making your own decisions. Narrative in my approach means a future focus on who or what you want to become, incorporating your dreams, goals, and values. If I think it would be most beneficial to you, I may follow a pure psychodynamic approach during which I act mainly as a reflecting mirror. Often this approach requires a longer-term commitment to therapy to reap the full benefits. A psychodynamic approach may however also be used successfully short-term.
I have been in private practice for over 7 years. I completed a Master’s degree in Psychology (full thesis) at Stellenbosch University. When not conducting research, I attended experiential short courses in mindfulness meditation and Jungian psychology. Thereafter I completed my Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology at Rhodes University. Before entering private practice, I worked at a residential addiction treatment centre for adults.
Prior to studying psychology, I qualified and worked as a Chartered Accountant in external audit and finance for 10 years. During this time, I gained a good understanding of problems faced daily by individuals working in a corporate environment.
My cash rate for a 55-minute session is R1100. The same rate is charged for both direct medical aid claims and cash payments. Prescribed minimum benefit medical aid claims are charged at your medical aid's determined rate.
Works with: Adults and individuals.
Specialising in: Addiction, anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, depression, life changes, loss/grief, relationships, self development, and trauma.
Working in: English and Afrikaans.
Working in the following modalities: Psychodynamic therapy and integrative therapy.