Psychologist

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

Durban Practising Psychologists Group (DPPG)

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