I am a registered psychologist with AHPRA in Australia and HPCSA in South Africa. I hold a masters degree in counselling psychology and have 16 years experience in providing therapy in various contexts in Australia and South Africa.

Qualifications

MA Counselling Psychology (Wits), Post Grad Dip Psych (Wits), BSc Hons Psych (UJ), BSc (UJ)

Experience

I am trained in several evidence-based approaches. I have been exposed to research and training in the field of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and continue to deepen my knowledge in this area. I also have been trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Trauma informed Person-Centred Counselling and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).

I have experience in dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, identity and self-esteem issues, sexual abuse, ASD, ADHD (neurodiversity affirming), LGBTIQA+ affirming, cultural diversity and chronic health conditions (HIV and cancer), aged care

In Australia I have worked with clients referred by medicare, work cover, NDIS, private health, university student counselling and DVA/Open Arms, Queensland health PHN and in aged care. I have worked at group practices as well as in an NGO/charity.

In South Africa I have worked in private practice as well as at a university counselling centre consulting with students and training intern psychologists for over 10 years. I have also worked in HIV testing and counselling programmes as well as at a high school in the role of a school psychologist.

I have worked with population groups that vary across culture, race, socio-economic status, gender diversity, ability/disability, neurodiversity (ASD/ADHD).

I have a special interest in assisting with processing the social trauma experienced by people who have experienced social exclusion in areas such as neurodiversity, gender identity, culture, disability, race.

I currently work with adults and older teens who are able to consent independently to their own therapy

I keep up-to-date with the latest developments in the field by regularly attending workshops and seminars and academic theory presentations. I am a member of Australian Association of Psychologists (AAPI)