Psychology
My foundation as a psychologist draws from Gestalt therapy, CBT, DBT and Positive Psychology. These approaches give us different ways to understand what you’re experiencing and what might help.
Integrative therapy
There are many ways to find your way through.
I’m a Johannesburg-based psychologist working with adults, teenagers and couples. I help my clients make sense of what they’re going through and reconnect with parts of themselves that have become difficult to hear or trust.
Therapy as a shared journey
I see therapy as a shared journey.
My role is not to tell you who you are or hand you the answers. I bring my experience as a psychologist, and you bring the knowledge and experience of your own life.
Therapy is something we work through together.
Sometimes the voices and expectations of others can make it difficult to hear our own. My goal is to help you understand and reconnect with parts of yourself you may have overlooked or forgotten.
Areas I Work With
Some of what we can work through together
- Stress & Anxiety
- Grief & Loss
- Trauma
- Relationships
- Life Transitions
- Family & Work Pressures
- Identity & Belonging
- Finding Your Voice
- Reconnecting with Self
Professional foundation
Psychology is my foundation, not my only perspective.
My work is grounded in psychological training and professional practice, shaped by years of study and experience. That foundation informs the way I work with each person, while leaving room for the wider perspectives I bring to therapy.
Training and Professional Qualifications
I hold formal qualifications in psychology, public health and creative writing, and I am registered to practise in South Africa.
- Master's Degree
- Counselling Psychology
- Master's Degree
- Public Health
- PhD
- Creative Writing
- Registered
- Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
- Practice Registered
- Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF)
How I Think About Therapy
“What I find most meaningful is sitting with people and creating a space where they can be honest, explore what’s going on for them, and begin to reconnect with themselves.”
Other ways of seeing
Psychology,
Symbol, and Story.
My work as a psychologist is the foundation of therapy. I also draw from writing, story, symbolism and spiritual ways of understanding ourselves. These aren’t things I bring into every session. They are other ways into a conversation when they have meaning for the person I’m working with.
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Session Options
Individual Therapy Sessions
I offer individual therapy sessions in person in Johannesburg and online, with different session lengths depending on what you need.
50-Minute Session
A standard individual therapy session, with time to explore what is happening in your life and the things you want to work through.
90-Minute Session
An extended individual therapy session when you want more time for a conversation or something you are working through.
Payment & Medical Aid
Payment and any medical-aid arrangements can be discussed when you book.
Packages
Session Packages
Packages support continuity and allow the therapeutic work to unfold over time.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about starting therapy, who I work with, how I work, and what to expect from sessions.
Starting Therapy
What happens when I first get in touch?
You can use the booking form to get in touch. From there, we can arrange a free 30-minute online consultation. It gives us a chance to talk about what has brought you to therapy, for you to ask questions, and for us to get a sense of whether working together feels right.
How do I know if you’re the right psychologist for me?
The relationship between psychologist and client matters. The introductory consultation gives us a chance to meet, talk about what you are looking for and see how it feels to work together. I don’t see my role as telling you who you are or handing you answers; therapy is something we work through together.
What happens in the first therapy session?
The first session is a space to understand what brings you to therapy, what you are hoping for, and what kind of support may be most helpful.
Who I Work With
Who do you work with?
I work with adults, teenagers and couples. People come to therapy at different points in their lives and for different reasons, so the work begins with understanding what is happening for you rather than assuming everyone needs the same thing.
What do people commonly come to therapy for?
People come to me with many different experiences. Stress and anxiety are common, as are grief, trauma, relationship difficulties and periods when something in life no longer feels manageable or clear.
Do you work with teenagers?
Yes. I work with teenagers as well as adults.
Do you work with couples?
Yes. I work with couples.
How I Work
What do you mean by therapy as a shared journey?
I bring my training and experience as a psychologist, but you bring something equally important: the knowledge and experience of your own life. I don’t see therapy as a psychologist handing down answers. We work together to understand what is happening and what may help you find your way through it.
What psychological approaches do you use?
My psychological work draws from Gestalt therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Positive Psychology. Different approaches can offer different ways of understanding what you are experiencing, so I don’t begin with the assumption that one method fits everyone.
Do you use astrology, tarot, palmistry or writing in therapy?
These are other perspectives I have available, not things I bring into every session. Writing, story, symbolism and spiritual ways of understanding ourselves can offer another way into a conversation when they have meaning for the person I’m working with.
Do I have to use the integrative approaches?
No. Psychology is the foundation of my work. Other integrative approaches are available when they are meaningful to you and useful to the conversation.
Sessions & Location
Do you offer therapy in Johannesburg?
Yes. I offer in-person therapy in Johannesburg as well as online sessions.
Do you offer online therapy?
Yes. Online therapy is available alongside in-person sessions in Johannesburg.
How long are therapy sessions?
Individual therapy sessions are available in 50-minute and 90-minute formats. The longer session gives us more time when that feels useful for what you want to work through.
How long does therapy usually last?
People come to therapy for different reasons, so the length of therapy varies.
What does therapy cost?
Current fees can be discussed when you get in touch.