With a PhD in Psychology from the University of Johannesburg, I am also the resident psychologist at Elevate Mental Health.
Everyone has their unique story to share, with accomplishments and achievements, and also hardships and obstacles.
In dealing with difficulties in your life, my purpose is to be by your side as you embark on working towards wellness.
What you want that to look and feel like is something that we’ll be chatting about.
You share it with those who have earned the right to hear it.
I realise that I may not have earned that right just yet, however, I have got a seat waiting for you, to give both yourself and myself a chance.
Myself, to be let in to the intricacies of your inner life. And yourself, because it can be very difficult to take that first step to see a psychologist, and everyone has their own reasons for reaching out.
Many people come because of difficulties they are currently experiencing, such as when dealing with a particularly stressful situation or they are experiencing distressing feelings or thoughts, struggling to cope, or having relationship problems.
Alternately, other people come to therapy to gain a better understanding of themselves and more fulfillment in their lives and relationships.
Therapy is a unique experience and relationship between you, and a trained psychologist, me.
During sessions, we work together to gain a deeper understanding of yourself in terms of feelings, thoughts, behaviours, and relationship dynamics. Better understanding then leads to an exploration of things which may currently not be working and how these things could be changed. This is done by looking at current issues, past experiences, and wishes for the future.
Working through difficult feelings or life experiences can be extremely painful, and new understandings and ways of doing things can be quite uncomfortable at first.
While the therapeutic relationship provides a very safe space for these things, it is quite normal to leave some sessions not feeling better or even temporarily feelings worse.
Also, not every psychologist’s approach works for everyone. Because of the many nuances of therapy, it is important to communicate honestly with your psychologist about where you are at in the process.
As your psychologist, I will endeavour to create this relationship where authentic conversations are possible. So, whether you feel that things are going well or not, we can always chat about what is going to be the best decision for you.
Right here when you feel ready for journeying within,
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