Seeking therapy and choosing a therapist can be a daunting and difficult decision for anyone. Congratulations on taking the first step! I aim to offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you can freely explore yourself, while giving the necessary attention to other aspects that impact your mental health and overall functioning. When booking an appointment with me, you can expect the initial session/s to comprise of a clinical assessment where I get to know you, the reasons that led to you seeking therapy as well as your history. This is to obtain a holistic understanding of you as a person so as to tailor a treatment model considerate of your socio- cultural factors. I hope we can work together through this journey of healing, self- awareness and understanding.
You do not have prepare for the session. Prior to the first session, we will email you a consent form and invoice, where indicated. The consent form has to be completed in full and returned prior to the first session. Depending on your treatment plan, you may be given tasks to do outside of therapy, however, these usually require minimal time and are infrequent.
Each individual therapy session is 50 minutes long and couples therapy sessions can be up to 80 minutes long
Each individual therapy session is R1200 and couples therapy sessions can be up to R1800
This is because couples therapy sessions are usually much longer than individual therapy sessions to give enough time for the couple to fully explore themselves and the relationship.
I recommend weekly therapy sessions at the beginning of your journey and less frequent depending on progress. However, this is open for discussion.
It is difficult to ascertain how many sessions are required as this is based on your needs and progress
There are various pros and cons for both online and face-to-face therapy, however, in most cases, online therapy has been found to be just as effective as face-to-face.
Most people are either recommended therapy by those around them or find themselves struggling to cope and seek out therapy. If you find yourself struggling to sleep or sleeping excessively, emotional, irritable, unable to concentrate, having negative thoughts, etc. for some time or simply looking for ways to better understand yourself and improve your relationship, it might be beneficial to book a therapy session.
This is a Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) requirement. I am required to have written consent to see you for therapy. It also allows me to get other relevant information.
All missed sessions and therapy sessions cancelled or rescheduled with less than 24 hour notice will be charged in full
I am trained to manage and treat individuals from various cultural and religious backgrounds. Our therapy sessions are a non-judgemental space where you will be able to openly share your beliefs.
Although I am trained in a wide range of therapeutic techniques, I primarily work from a psychodynamic approach. I may utilise knowledge, techniques as well as skills from other modalities where indicated.
Although both professionals usually work hand-in-hand within the mental health field. Psychiatrists are medical doctors with specialisation in mental health. Their role is often to diagnose and prescribe medication. Psychologist on the other hand, have a Master’s degree specialising in psychology. Their roles vary depending on their registration category (clinical, counselling, educational, neuropsychology, etc.), however, my focus is on psychotherapy and diagnosis.
Although the likelihood of improvement from mental health conditions is good when medical treatment is paired with therapy, medication is not required for everyone seeing a therapist. Consideration for referral to a psychiatrist and getting both forms of treatment will depend on each person. If it is recommended, this will be discussed with you during the session and we will explore any concerns you may have.
All information and therapy sessions are treated with confidentiality as per the regulations set out by the HPCSA.
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