Psychologists are often labelled by a variety of not-so-flattering names, such as nutcases, shrinks and head shrinkers... I like to think I’m a little different. I’m not here to shrink your head – but rather to expand your mind.
I believe I can help you develop your sense of self. To understand why you do the things you do, to build your inter-personal skills, improve your self-esteem, and help you to establish and maintain successful business and social relationships. In short, I want to develop your YOU-Q!
My Approach
If you are reading this, you probably know something about psychology and the different approaches psychologists use in therapy.
I use an eclectic approach in my work - using the best approach for a particular client, based on their particular challenge and set of circumstances.
I draw mostly from Psychodynamic, Humanistic and Existential approaches. I also draw on Cognitive Behavioural Theory, Transactional Analysis, Systems Theory, and am fascinated by Attachment Theory.
Private Practice
I run my private practice from my home in Kloof, Durban, South Africa. This involves:
- Face to face counselling and therapy with individuals and couples
- ‘Remote’ counselling with individuals in other parts of the world (talking to them via Skype)
I work with adults, and have experience and an interest in working in the following areas:
- Anger management
- Depression
- Grief and bereavement
- Interpersonal skills development – EQ skills, communication skills, assertiveness, conflict and negotiation
- Personal growth – helping people live more effectively
- Relationships – giving couples the communication and interpersonal skills to enhance and strengthen their relationship
- Retirement – planning retirement from a psychological perspective
- Retrenchment – helping individuals adapt to retrenchment and view the future as a new opportunity
- Self-esteem counselling – helping individuals improve the way they see themselves
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma counselling – counselling after accidents, or crime-related incidents such as hi-jackings, muggings, home invasions etc.
Corporate Consulting
Employee Wellness Progammes
I am the Principle Associate of Maureen Kark and Associates in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, overseeing the Employee Wellness Programmes at Growthpoint Properties and Investec Bank in this province. This involves:
- Counselling and psychotherapy for employees on an individual basis
- Running psychological interventions for employees on a group basis
- Giving talks and presentations
Corporate Consulting
I consult to companies and offer psycho-educational interventions when needed - such as trauma counselling, retrenchment counselling and interventions, suicide forums and grief and bereavement forums.
I have worked with the following companies:
- Alltech Netstar
- Bytes Communication Systems
- Bytes Connect
- Bytes Outsource Services (Pty) Ltd
- Elgin, Brown & Hamer
- Gold Circle Racing and Gaming Group
- Pailpac
- RSM SA Durban
- Sasol Polymers
- Sugarbay Holiday Camp
- Tax Integrity
- Varsity College
- Vision RSM
- Voltex Group
Qualifications
Diploma & Degrees
- Higher Diploma in Education (HDE) (Edgewood College of Education)
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) (UND)
- Bachelor of Arts Honours in Psychology (B.A Hons.) (UND)
- Master of Arts (Psychology) (M.A.) (UND)
Note: The University of Natal, Durban (UND) is currently known as the University of KwaZulu Natal (UKZN)
Registered Counselling Psychologist
- HPCSA Registration Number: PS 0067180
- Practice Number:0003611
Coaching Qualification
- Career and Executive Coach : UNISA Organisational Development Department
Professionally Qualified Teacher
- Teachers' Federal Council Registration Number: R 124102/5
Membership
Previous membership
- Global Speakers Federation (GSF)
- Professional Speakers Association of Southern Africa (PSASA) (Past President of the KZN Chapter - two terms)
- Toastmasters International
Certificates
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Higher Diploma in Education (HDE) 
Bachelor of Arts Degree (BA) 
Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree (BA Hons) 
Master of Arts Degree (MA Psychology) 
Coaching Certificate 
Certificate of Merit
Junior Primary Studies 
Certificate of Merit
Educational Psychology 
Certificate of Merit
Psychology 1B 
Course Certificate
Presentation Skills 
Course Certificate
Solution Focused Brief Approach 
Course Certificate
Child Trauma Therapy 
HPCSA Certificate of Registration
Counselling Psychology 
PSASA KZN Chapter President's Certificate 
PSASA KZN Chapter President's Certificate
Licensed MTQ practitioner
Course Certificate Transactional Analysis - TA 101
Practice Details
If you would like have psychotherapy sessions with me, please contact me to set up an appointment.
Standard Hours
Opening hours: Weekdays, 9am - 2:30pm
Flexible Hours
Can't make these times?
If you need to see me outside of my standard times, I may be able to schedule sessions to suit you.
Rates and Payment
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Medical Aid Rates
Different medical aids cover different rates.
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