About Me

I am a qualified Registered Counsellor, registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and the Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF). 

Academic Qualifications:

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BA Honours (BPsych Equivalent) - Cum Laude - Cornerstone Institute

BA Honours (Psychological Counselling) - Cum Laude - UNISA

BA (Psychological Counselling) - Cum Laude - UNISA

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Additional Training:

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Brain Working Recursive Therapy (BWRT) - Level 1 Practitioner

BWRT® Master Coach

Emotionally Focussed Therapy (EFT) - Externship & Core Skills

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Practicum Placements:

1. Bellville Technical High School: providing emotional support to adolescents and educators. I was involved in the planning and implementation of a substance abuse awareness campaign and participated in podcasts for Pod Radio on the topics of exam anxiety, bullying and anger management.

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2. Heideveld Day Clinic: I worked closely with the onsite psychiatric nurses providing emotional support to adults, adolescents, children and families.

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Other Experience:

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Prior to my qualification as a Registered Counsellor, I worked as a lay counsellor at Lifeline and Rape Crisis Cape Town Trust. It was during this time that I developed my passion for counselling, by witnessing the healing power in providing a safe, confidential, non-judgmental space to those going through difficulties. 

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I worked part time for 2 years for Community Keepers as a rotating counsellor. I was based at a primary school and 2 high schools in Eerste River and Stellenbosch, in underprivileged communities providing psychosocial support to learners, parents & educators.

I currently have a Private Practice in Durbanville, Cape Town. I also supervise BPsych Honours students during their practicum placement as student registered counsellors through Cornerstone Institute.

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I have been married for 31 years and am a mother to 3 beautiful children who complete my sense of purpose in life.