Everyone has a story, and I am no different. Graduating from the University of Johannesburg, South Africa with a Masters degree in Educational Psychology, I interned at the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls (OWLAG). During my internship at OWLAG, I worked closely with teenage girls requiring emotional, social and academic support. Additionally, I was involved in numerous group therapies, developing experience with formulating and practicing CBT therapy, individual psychotherapy and various support groups. After my time at OWLAG I moved to HeronBridge College as the School Psychologist, Head of Learning Support and Co-ordinator of the Learning Centre. Working in a multidisciplinary team – which consisted of parents, teachers, learning support specialists, speech and occupational therapists – enriched my experience and ignited my passion for working collaboratively with all significant role players in a child’s life.

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I subsequently followed my dream of opening up my own therapy and assessment centre in 2006 servicing all children and working closely with parents and teachers. I am passionate about psychology, education and children. I enjoy the challenge of identifying learning difficulties across all ages. I believe that early diagnosis and interventions lead to greatly enhanced outcomes for students who experience barriers to learning.

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I attend regular courses to expanded my knowledge and learn new skills and techniques to empower individual to rise above their scholastic, emotional and social barriers. I have a special interest working with children, adolescents and young adults and also provide parental guidance and support for families.

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It is my belief that each client is unique and thus utilise an integrative approach. This means that I do not subscribe to only one psychotherapeutic school of thought, but rather use an integration of different approaches so as to ensure a goodness of fit between my client’s needs and the chosen therapeutic approach. I am also a trained profilogist and passionate about establishing a client’s brain profile to guide and facilitate the most appropriate and effective interventions

 

In August 2017 my family and I embarked on our biggest journey yet and immigrated to Melbourne, Australia. After completing my transition programme, as an international psychologist and successfully passing the National Psychology Exam I was able to register as a General Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA) and obtained my provider number.

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It is here where my exciting journey continues as the founder of Mind & Me.

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Areas of particular interest:

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• Anxiety

• Depression

• Adolescent support and guidance

• Life transitions 

• Parent support

• Psycho-educational assessments

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Registrations:

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• Registered with AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency)

• Member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS)

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Now, that you know a little bit about me and my story, I am ready to hear yours.

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I'm available for in-person Brisbane appointments or Online appointments.