SERVICES
I offer psychological services in three main areas, i.e. Adults, Teenagers and Couples. Each person is different, and the way we work together will depend on what you are dealing with and what you need. Below is an overview of the areas and challenges I commonly.
Adults
Many adults seek therapy when ongoing emotional or relational difficulties have been affecting their wellbeing, functioning, or quality of life. Others may seek therapy for guidance, insight, or support in navigating a difficult phase of life.
What I work with
Anxiety, overthinking, and emotional overwhelm
Depression, low mood, and loss of motivation
Trauma and difficult life experiences
Chronic stress and burnout
Self-esteem and self-worth issues
Relationship difficulties, divorce, and affairs
Grief, bereavement, and loss
Boundary and people-pleasing behaviour
Personal growth and self-understanding
Anger and emotional outbursts
How I work with adults
My foundation is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). CBT is a practical, structured approach that helps you understand the link between what you think, what you feel, and how you behave. It is not about revisiting your entire childhood. It is about understanding what is happening now, and what you can do about it.
I also use BWRT® (Brain Working Recursive Therapy) where appropriate. BWRT is a newer, highly effective approach that works at a neurological level. It is particularly useful for anxiety, phobias, trauma responses, and patterns that feel stuck despite other work.
Therapy is an informal conversation where you do not need to know exactly what to say. I will guide the process and help the conversation flow when needed. I ask direct questions, I offer direction, and I work with you to develop strategies that are practical and sustainable.
Teenagers
Being a teenager is genuinely hard. Academic pressure, social media, family stress, questions about identity and the future — there is a lot to manage, and young people do not always have the language or the tools to make sense of it.
What I work with
Anxiety, and feeling overwhelmed.
Low mood, and loss of motivation.
Self-esteem and confidence.
School pressure and academic stress.
Friendship and relationship issues.
Emotional outbursts, anger, and difficulty coping with emotions.
Overthinking and negative thought patterns.
Trauma and bullying.
Loss and major life changes.
How I work with teenagers
My approach with teenagers is structured, supportive, and honest. Sessions are designed to be practical and focused, rather than just an open-ended space to talk, vent and seek emotional comfort. I actively guide the process and bring structure to what we work on. This means sessions often involve reflection, feedback, and gentle challenge, not just conversation. The aim is to help them build insight, take responsibility for change, and develop skills they can actually use in everyday life.
I work closely with parents where appropriate, but the therapeutic relationship with the young person comes first. What is said in sessions is confidential, within the limits of safety.
I see teenagers from the age of 14 years. (Note that parents must book a session first to give background and to relate any concerns).
Couples
Relationships do not break down overnight. Usually there are patterns that have built up over years; ways of communicating, reacting, withdrawing, that have slowly eroded trust or connection. Couples counselling is about understanding those patterns and deciding what to do with them.
What I work with
Communication breakdown.
Ongoing conflict or arguments that go nowhere.
Loss of connection or intimacy.
Trust issues.
The impact of individual struggles (such as anxiety, depression, or trauma) on the relationship.
Life transitions that have placed strain on the partnership.
Deciding whether to stay or go.
How I work with couples
I usually begin by meeting with both partners together to understand the relationship dynamic, communication patterns, and main areas of difficulty. I also typically meet with each person individually, as people often struggle to fully express themselves in front of their partner. This helps me better understand each person’s experience and the underlying dynamics within the relationship.
Couples therapy focuses on the patterns that have developed over time, including conflict, communication difficulties, emotional disconnection, resentment, anger, unresolved hurt, and sexual difficulties where relevant.
The goal is not simply to save the relationship at all costs, but to create greater clarity, understanding, and meaningful change, whatever form that may take.
Sessions are also carefully structured and contained, and I do not allow unregulated conflict or escalating arguments in the room; the process is actively guided to keep the conversation focused, safe, and productive.
In-Hospital Support
People are admitted to Lenmed PARKMED Neuro-Clinic in Klerksdorp for a range of reasons, and it is often everyday people going through a difficult period in their lives. Admission is voluntary and usually happens when someone feels they need more support than what outpatient therapy can provide at that time.
When to seek admission
When emotional or psychological difficulties become overwhelming and a structured space is needed to recover.
When psychiatric treatment and medication management by a psychiatrist is required.
When there is a risk of self-harm or harm to others and closer monitoring is needed.
When practical barriers (like distance or limited access to regular appointments) make outpatient treatment difficult.
When a person needs a short-term, contained environment to stabilise and reset.
What I do
When a person is admitted, I provide daily weekday psychological consultations throughout the admission. The focus is on stabilisation, emotional support, and building insight into what is going on internally, as well as strengthening coping strategies.
With consent, family or partners may also be involved when it is helpful clinically, especially where relationships or support systems play a role in the difficulty or recovery process.
