My Approach

1How I Work
I offer therapy for adults, adolescents, and couples.
Whether you're facing a specific challenge or simply feeling stuck, therapy provides a safe space to talk — openly, collaboratively, and without judgment. Sessions are grounded in empathy, curiosity, and honesty. I meet each person with presence and respect, moving at a pace that suits you.
2What to Expect from Therapy
You can expect:
  • A safe, encouraging, and confidential space
  • A collaborative relationship where you feel heard and understood
  • Supportive, kind, and constructive feedback
  • Space to explore patterns and possibilities, not just problems
  • Guidance without pressure — you are always in charge of your choices
3My Therapeutic Approach

My work is integrative and trauma-informed, drawing from different models depending on what best suits your needs. I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach — instead, I tailor therapy responsively to your unique story and goals.

The frameworks I draw from include:

  • Mindfulness-based approaches, which build awareness, self-compassion, and choice
  • Compassionate Inquiry (developed by Dr. Gabor Maté), which helps uncover how early experiences shape current patterns
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), effective for managing anxiety, depression, and behavioural change
  • Systemic Therapy, which offers insight into relational and family dynamics
  • Psychodynamic and Relational models, to explore long-standing emotional and relational patterns
Each perspective is a roadmap that helps us better understand your experience and how to move forward meaningfully.
4Who I Work With

I support people facing a wide range of challenges — from everyday stress to complex, life-altering experiences. Common areas include:

  • Anxiety, panic, and depression
  • Eating disorders and body image struggles
  • Relationship and communication issues
  • Family conflict or life-stage transitions
  • Trauma, abuse, and complex trauma
  • Work stress, burnout, and identity questions
  • Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next step

Some clients find shorter-term therapy helpful for specific issues. Others benefit from longer-term work to build deeper self-understanding and lasting change. We’ll decide together what feels right for you.

5The Role of the Therapeutic Relationship

The quality of our relationship is central to meaningful change. Feeling safe, respected, and truly seen is foundational. That’s why I’m committed to offering:

  • A relationship built on honesty and trust
  • A collaborative, not prescriptive, style
  • A supportive space that gently challenges when needed
  • Encouragement toward insight, resilience, and confidence in your own decisions
6Structure and Practicalities
  • Session frequency: We usually start weekly. As progress is made, sessions may become less frequent.
  • Duration: Sessions are usually 50 minutes; couples sessions can be longer if helpful.
  • Format: Individual and couples therapy available.
  • Therapy style: Always tailored to your needs, circumstances, and preferences.
  • Confidentiality: Held to high ethical standards as a registered Clinical Psychologist (HPCSA).
7Fees and Medical Aid
  • Fees fall within medical aid guidelines.
  • This is primarily a cash practice, but I can submit claims to your medical aid on your behalf.
  • Please contact me for current rates and availability.

The relationship between the therapist and the client is fundamental to the effectiveness of therapy. In order for psychotherapy to facilitate change and meaning, it needs to take place in a relationship that is safe, collaborative and constructive. In order to achieve this, I am deeply committed to offer a space that is encouraging, supportive, non-judgemental and honest and where you can feel safe to talk about the areas in your life where you feel stuck. In order to affect change, feedback is also an important part of psychotherapy and sessions will include feedback in a supportive and kind manner.

Each person is unique and my approach is likely to differ depending on your difficulties and circumstances. For certain clients, longer term therapy may be more effective. Whilst feedback will be provided, decisions will not be made on your behalf as it is an important part of therapy to feel confident in your own choices.

Sessions are initially weekly, but as we make progress we can move into fortnightly sessions.
Rates are well within the medical parameters. The practice is mainly a cash practice, but if it is helpful, accounts can be submitted to your medical aid on your behalf.

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