I completed my BA and BA Honors (Psychology) degrees at the University of the Western Cape. During my studies, I was a mentor to first-year students at the Department of Student Development and a tutor within the Psychology Department.  After my studies, I worked as an HPCSA registered counsellor for 10 years. During this time, I worked in various settings which included Trauma (South African Police Services) Substance abuse (Cape Town Drug Counselling Centre), Education (College of Cape Town, Northlink College), and private practice. My continuous joy and motivation to work with people led me to complete my master’s degree in clinical psychology at the University of Cape Town.

My training and skills include conducting cognitive, emotional, and neuropsychological assessments, diagnosing mental health disorders, and providing treatment evidenced based treatment to children and adults.

I completed my internship at Lentegeur Psychiatric Hospital in the Western Cape. This allowed me to work in both inpatient and outpatient service units. Inpatient services included working within the Male and Female Acute Units, Intellectual Disability Services (child and adult), and Forensic Units. I also provided weekly psychological treatment to outpatients at Lentegeur Psychiatric Hospital and patients of Mitchell’s Plain Day Clinic.

I completed my community service within the Department of Correctional Services. During this time, I provide psychological services to individuals incarcerated in prisons within the Allandale Management Area. My role included providing individual and group therapy to inmates and parolees as well as family members.