About Me
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My Approach
I follow a person-centered and integrated therapeutic approach, emphasizing the importance of creating a supportive and empathetic environment where clients feel heard and valued. I integrate various therapeutic techniques tailored to each clients specific needs, promoting personal growth and self-discovery. By combining the principles of person-centered therapy with other evidence-based practices, it ensures a flexible and holistic treatment plan that addresses the unique challenges and strengths of each person. I also aim to foster a deeper understanding of self in each client, to facilitate meaningful change and whole-person wellness and growth.
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"The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitudes of mind."
– William James
Qualifications & Backgrounds
I registered as a counseling psychologist in 1995 and have been affiliated with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
I gained experience in psychotherapy, as well as doing cognitive and personality assessments ranging from pre-school to adulthood. My approach is integrative in nature and focuses on whole-person development.
My academic qualifications include a BSc degree, majoring in operations research and psychology. I completed an honors degree in psychology at the University of Pretoria in 1990 and thereafter majored in counseling psychology at the Rand Afrikaans University.
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” I offer range of psychological services, including individual psychotherapy, couples therapy, school readiness assessment, subject choice assessment and career choice assessment. My goal is to meet your specific need and to help you what you are dealing with in this moment.”