Services
Therapy for Adolescents
Being an adolescent has significant challenges. Technology has changed the way we view ourselves and others, and as a result, many adolescents might struggle with self-esteem issues, understanding their place in the world with friends and family, and forging an individual identity that may require more independence from their parents and caregivers. If you are depressed or anxious, or have questions about your identity, you can come to see me for short or long-term therapy. Seeing a psychologist for mental health needs should be as normal as seeing a medical doctor for physical health needs; you don’t need to feel stigmatised for talking to a professional, and I offer a safe and affirming environment for all my clients.
Therapy for Adults
Life in cities like Johannesburg can be taxing, challenging, and very stressful. Sometimes, feelings of anxiety and depression, whether it is related to an intimate relationship, family, parenting, children, or work, can become overwhelming. In the confidential and safe space that therapy provides, you can achieve greater clarity and calmness as we work together to understand what is contributing to your feelings of disconnection, depression, or anxiety.
LGBT-Affirmative Therapy
While it is true that many people are gaining a better understanding about sexual orientation and gender identity, not everyone comes from a background in which they feel safe and secure in their sexual orientation and gender identity. And despite greater societal acceptance, many people belonging to LGBT communities often feel isolated, marginalised, and misunderstood. These feelings are often turned inward and may lead to feelings of depression and anxiety. My LGBTQ-affirmative therapeutic approach holds that there is nothing wrong with having an identity along the LGBTQ spectrum or with questioning your sexuality or identity. My therapeutic work stems from the foundational principle that your identity is something to be celebrated and not be ashamed about, and that sexual and gender prejudice (homophobia and transphobia) are the problem, and not your identity. By being in an affirmative and supportive space, and looking at how sexual and gender prejudice may have affected your mental health, we can work together to gain insight into how this understanding might help you to function in a healthier way |