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, as well as 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 the offending population. 

My research outputs have focused on understanding the complexity of psychological trauma. Above and beyond trauma work I am intensely passionate about understanding people. I believe that my role as the 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

I bring all of me into my work. I am present and transparent. Given this, if you're looking for a 'blank slate' therapist, we are probably not a good fit. I am right there with you! I think deeply about my clients and the things they are struggling with. I am often known to 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 a real 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 there is a progressive flow to my work. My work is deeply rooted in trauma research and relational therapeutic approaches.

My Professional Values

To hold myself and others with utmost compassion about how life has shaped who we are and the ways in which we struggle and thrive. To cultivate curiosity about that which seems impossible to know and even about that which seems obvious. To tune into what is within my truest self and allow that to come forward in a way that invites others' true selves to also come forward. To hold space for laughter, even when (especially when!) things are challenging and uncomfortable.