About

Background

I am a Black female with a passion for psychology, which inspired me to further broaden my knowledge by completing my Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Cape Town. I completed my internship at Valkenberg Psychiatric Hospital, focusing on adult and forensic psychiatry, and at Groote Schuur General Hospital, where I concentrated on psychiatry and co-morbid medical conditions. My period of community service was completed in the Department of Correctional Services at George Correctional Centre, where I obtained invaluable experience working with this population. 

My past research outputs have included an exploration of psychological trauma with a focus on the role of dissociation in complex trauma (2013) and the efficacy of trauma-focused models of intervention (2022). My current research, presentations and conference outputs are on intersectionality and diversity in mental healthcare, focusing on race discourse and culture consciousness within the South African context.

I enjoy membership to the International Association for Psychoanalytic Self Psychology (IAPSP), where I sit on two committees: Complexity of Identity and the IAPSP 2026 Conference Planning Committee. I have served on the Cape Town Psychoanalytic Self Psychology Groupo (CTPSPG) committee and will be one of the incoming CTPSPG Co-Chairs in 2025/6.

I am passionate about understanding people. I believe that my role as a therapist is to collaborate with my clients in facilitating a therapeutic process in which they can be empowered to truly realize their inherent potential. I do not underestimate the immense power of a healing and corrective relational experience that can be achieved within a therapeutic relationship.

What I am like as a therapist

As a Black therapist, I am deeply race and culture-conscious. I consider the intersectionality of our lived experience as I help my clients navigate psychological distress. My Africanness is central to my identity, and I feel called to this work.

I endeavour to bring my authenticity to my therapeutic relationships. I am present and transparent. Given this, we are probably not a good fit if you're looking for a 'blank slate' therapist. I am right there with you! I think deeply about my clients and the things they are struggling with. You’ll hear me often say: "You know, I was thinking about you after last week's session, and I want to run this thought I had by you..." Importantly, I laugh with my clients. You will always know you are with an actual human.

How I work

I believe that to truly see change in how we feel and act within relationships, we have to engage from the roots. This is why I focus on the therapeutic relationship rather than teaching you skills. I meet you right where you are, and my work has a progressive flow. I am deeply rooted in psychodynamic and relational therapeutic approaches.

My Professional Values

  • To hold myself and others with utmost compassion about how life has shaped who we are and how we struggle and thrive.

  • To cultivate curiosity about what seems impossible to know and even what seems obvious.

  • To tune into what is within my most authentic self and allow that to come forward in a way that invites others' authentic selves to come forward.

  • To hold space for laughter, even when (especially when!) things are challenging and uncomfortable.