I am a Clinical Psychologist with a passion for the field of Health Psychology which entails the understanding of how psychological, behavioural, and cultural factors contribute to physical health and illness. I hail from a small town in the Freestate and after matriculating embarked on experiencing city life by initially studying a BCom degree at the University of Pretoria. I later entered the field of psychology after a career in Higher Education focused on communication and media studies. My Honours degree in Psychology was completed at the University of the Witwatersrand, where my interest in health psychology was sparked. Thereafter I attained a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of the Western Cape, where I later instructed courses in health psychology as an external lecturer.

 

My practical experience is extensive, working with adults in various settings within public and private healthcare. During my clinical internship at Valkenberg Hospital, I completed rotations at Alexandra Hospital, Groote Schuur Hospital, and the Female High Care Unit at Valkenberg. I fulfilled my community service requirements at Lentegeur Psychiatric Hospital, offering individual and group therapy to inpatients, conducting assessments, training staff, and supervising students.

 

In 2022, I co-founded Perspectives Psychology Group, a group psychology practice with a special focus on delivering health psychology services to hospitals in the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town.

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Dignity is an essential principle that guide my life and work. I therefore aim to provide a therapeutic space where the dignity of the client can be restored. It includes an open-hearted embrace of the client’s otherness and individuality.