Curriculum Vitae

Specialisation – Pre-adolescent, adolescent and adult mental health.  Psychological assistance for individuals, couples, families and groups (business).

Brief description of specialisation

• Assessment and therapy for full range of mental health problems in pre-adolescents, adolescents and adults.  Therapeutic intervention depends on the nature of the main problem; includes the use of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) as well as integrative treatments.  See Relevant Courses below.

Education

• Doctorate of Philosophy in Psychology (2011 – 2016). University of Fort Hare, South Africa (Nelson Mandela attended this university)
• Master’s Degree in Psychology (2001 – 2002): Rhodes University, SA           
• Honors Degree in Psychology (1994 – 1995): Rhodes University, SA            
• Bachelor of Commerce Degree (1987 – 1992): Rhodes University, SA            

Other relevant courses and seminars:

• Play therapy and training 
• Executive Coaching skills
• Integrative Problem-Centered therapy (short-term problem resolution)
• Trauma Debriefing and Counselling
• HIV/AIDS pre and post-test counselling
• Mentor in mother-to-child transmission (HIV/AIDS) counselling 
• Transactional Analysis
• Sand play (children and adults)
• Narrative therapy
• Gestalt therapy
• Family systems therapy
• Divorce mediation
• Marriage counselling
• Assertiveness training
• Divorce recovery (adults and children)
• Narrative therapy
• Cognitive Behavior Therapy
• Bereavement
• Jungian dream analysis

Experience

• 2002 – 2017: Private psychological practice, South Africa
• 2002 – 2003: Acting Director of Psychological Clinic attached to Rhodes University, South Africa, serving the city residents with psychological services.  Part time lecturer in psychology.
• 2001 - 2002 – Master’s in Psychology internship in psychiatric ward of government hospital, local junior school and practical experience at psychology Clinic.

Professional Memberships:

• Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
• Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF)