My Approach and Values:
I am a registered Counselling Psychologist and Psychometrist, passionate about developing the field of psychology and I strive to bring positive change to South Africa within the mental health sector by enabling and inspiring children, adolescents, families, adults and communities to create more meaningful and fulfilling lives. I utilise an integrative approach to psychotherapy, working primarily from an interpersonal therapy model and incorporating cognitive behavioural and narrative techniques where necessary. I currently assist individuals of all ages- & my key areas of interest include assisting children and adults with anxiety; depression; special needs; grief and loss; trauma; and career development and guidance. I have extensive experience in the field of career counselling, firmly believing that the central goal of career counselling has shifted from choosing an occupation or charting a career path to championing a meaningful work life that matters to the person and to society. The complexities of 21st century life require new ways of helping people construct their career stories and navigate the world of work and careers. Therefore, I incorporate contemporary models and methods in a distinctive approach to advance career counselling in the digital age. Key areas of interest:
- Play therapy
- Children and adults with special needs
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma
- Career Development and Guidance
- Subject choice assessments
- Psycho-educational assessments
- Scholastic assessments
- Grief & Loss
- Employee wellness and development
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy; Narrative Therapy; Interpersonal Therapy
Qualifications:
- MA Counselling Psychology (University of Pretoria) (with distinction)
- Psychometry (University of Johannesburg)
- BA Honours in Psychology (University of South Africa)
- BA Psychology (University of Pretoria)
Accredited courses:
- 16PF National Accreditation (JvR Academy)
- MCMI Accreditation (JvR Academy)
- MBTI Accreditation (JvR Academy)
- Saville Wave Consulting International Accreditation (Top Talent Solutions)
- Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire (TEIQUE) (Thomas International)
- Personal Profile Analysis (PPA) (Thomas International)
- Level 1 IPA training (Impact Therapy Centre)
- 9-week psychoanalytic therapy course (Institute for Psychodynamic Child Psychotherapy)
- Solution Focused Brief Therapy workshop (The Solution Focused Institute of South Africa)
- Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA) (Star Academy)
