About
​
I am a counselling psychologist working in private practice in Brooklyn,
Pretoria. Prior to this I ran successful practices in both Cape Town and Johannesburg, as well as online. I completed my internship at the Counselling Careers Development Unit at the University of the Witwatersrand. I went on to work there for many years and became the head supervising psychologist. The majority of my career is devoted to psychotherapy and psychotherapy supervision, but I am also involved in training and facilitation. I am passionate about taking a stand against all forms of social asymmetries including homophobia, transphobia, racism, and sexism. My research interests include (anti)racism, the intersection of race and gender, sexuality and gender identity, neurodiversity and psychotherapy.
​
My qualifications
Master of Arts in Community-Based Counselling Psychology (With Distinction)
2005 – 2007
University of the Witwatersrand​
-
Research project: Intimate interracial relationships in post-apartheid South Africa
Bachelor of Arts with Honours (Psychology) (First Class)
2004
University of the Witwatersrand​
-
Research project: The reconstruction of identity in the process of recovery from substance dependence
Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) (With Distinction)
2001-2003
University of Pretoria
​
Furthermore I continue my professional development by participating in various reading and seminar groups, as well as undertaking additional training through short courses and workshops.
​​
​
My approach to therapy
My practice is welcoming of all people and situates itself within a queer, feminist framework where gender, sexual orientation, race, class, ability and all identity markers and differences are sensitively engaged with and held in mind.
My psychological approach is integrative in that it draws on many theories, but is grounded by psychodynamic theory. This means I believe in the importance of the unconscious, but also acknowledge the huge significance and impact of relationships on the psyche. It is helpful to look at all relationships in your life – past and present and this includes the therapeutic relationship between therapist and client.
Services
I work with adolescents and adults (individuals and couples) in both short and long-term psychotherapy. I provide holistic therapy covering many areas of interest, but some particular foci are:
-
Sexual and gender identity
-
Relationships
-
Adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse
-
Personal growth, identity and self-esteem
-
Depression
-
Trauma
-
Loss and/or bereavement
​
My other services are:
-
Supervision of training and qualified counselling psychologists
-
Workshop facilitation and training for corporates, NGOs and smaller groups
-
Support groups/group therapy addressing various issues
-
Circle of Security - Parenting (COS-P) courses
Library Square, Wilderness Road, Claremont, Cape Town
South Africa
+27 84 972 1166
