Services
I am a counselling psychologist based in East London, South Africa with over 15 years of experience helping people cope with a variety of different challenges, including depression, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma, substance abuse and grief.
I provide a safe and confidential space for clients to explore their thoughts and feelings. I use a compassionate and non-judgmental approach, working collaboratively with clients to identify their goals and support them in achieving positive change in their lives.
PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES
Adult Individual Therapy
Group Therapy and Skills Groups
Adolescent Therapy
Couples Counselling
Career Counselling
Psychological Assessments
Online Therapy
AREAS OF SPECIALITY
Anxiety and depression
I help people who are struggling with anxiety, depression and other mood disorders. I use a variety of evidence based modalities including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
Substance Abuse
I have extensive experience in working with people struggling with substance abuse and other addictions. I help with family interventions, psycho-education and relapse prevention.
Trauma
I provide trauma debriefing for groups as well as individual trauma counseling for people who have experienced traumatic incidents in their lives such as sexual trauma, domestic violence, hijackings. I provide a safe space in which to process experiences and find adaptive coping mechanisms.
Relationships
I help people to deal with a variety of relationship challenges. I work both with individuals, couples and families to help improve communication, resolve conflicts and build healthy relationships. I use several evidence based techniques, including Emotion Focused Couple Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Logotherapy.
Career
I help people to deal with a variety of career related challenges, including subject choice, career assessments, career changes, job loss and retirement.
Bereavement
I have extensive experience in helping people to process and come to terms with the loss of a loved one. I am trained in a variety of therapeutic approaches in dealing with loss, including Logotherapy and Gestalt therapy.
ONLINE SERVICES
Therapy services are offered online. You will need a smartphone, laptop or computer with a camera and microphone; a secure wifi connection; and a safe space (room) where you can have an uninterrupted, confidential conversation with me.