Sage Practice Clinical Psychology

I am a clinical psychologist and advanced certified schema therapist. I have experience as a clinician in counselling, psychiatric and private practice settings.

My areas of interest include complex trauma, issues related to grief and loss, depression, anxiety, as well as adjustment to challenging life circumstances.

I have a collaborative, flexible and client-centered style that aims to empower, and prioritises the dignity of the individuals with whom I work. My approach is primarily informed by schema therapy and attachment theory, integrating aspects of other evidence-based modalities. These include cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), as well as dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT).

In the first part of my career I worked in the field of refugee trauma with individuals seeking safety in South Africa and Australia. As a result I have extensive experience working with individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and my therapeutic approach is grounded in the principles of trauma-informed practice.

I work with adults from the age of 20 years.