utilising an intertwined meaning-making and evidence-based approach, namely Logotherapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
special interest in resilience training and post-traumatic growth
passionate about lifelong learning, learning support, mindfulness training and deep reflection
conducting psychoeducational assessments (scholastic, career and concessions)
providing career construction interviews
engaging in psychotherapeutic consultations and interventions
supporting children through play therapy
facilitating family counselling sessions
offering psychoeducation for individuals, families and/or groups
facilitating academic and life skills workshops
guiding individuals in life design sessions
working with clients across the gender spectrum
collaborating with other specialists
involvement in mental health clinics
making use of a transdisciplinary team for further referrals
having gained experience in working with children, adolescents, young adults, families, adults, groups and in leadership
providing my services in English and/or Afrikaans medium
offering in person consultations or telepsychology sessions via Microsoft Teams
registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
POPI and PAIA compliance in protection of clients' personal information
associate of Therapy in Action, Stellenbosch and Somerset West, South Africa, since March 2022 (https://www.therapyinaction.co.za/)
Qualifications:
Registered Educational Psychologist and Registered Counsellor with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in independent/private practice,
Practiced at the Centre for Student Counselling and Development (CSCD) at Stellenbosch University (SU) and as an associate of Therapy in Action (Stellenbosch and Somerset West),
Completed a twelve month internship at the Centre for Student Counselling and Development (CSCD) at Stellenbosch University (SU),
Experience of working in clinics, schools, universities and in leadership as well as in private practice,
MEd in Educational Psychology (Pretoria University, UP),
Mini-dissertation: "Grades 1 to 3 learners’ perception of their psychosocial well-being in two at-risk school-communities" (UP): https://repository.up.ac.za/handle/2263/69987
BEd Honours in Educational Psychology (SU),
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (SU), and
BA Humanities (SU)
And lastly, I firmly believe that my life experiences as survivor of trauma grant me the opportunity to connect and grow with clients in a deeply authentic way. Thank you in advance for your willingness to embark on this journey of discovering your intuitive knowledge and engaging your inner freedom in a more abundant way.