About Me

I am a Clinical Psychologist working exclusively with individual adults. My work is grounded in evidence-based psychology and a deep respect for each person’s inner world, values, and aspirations. I care deeply about people’s wellbeing and their dreams β€” and in therapy, we make space for both.

I believe that meaningful change happens when you feel calmer, clearer, and more capable of responding to life rather than reacting to it. Therapy with me is not only about reducing symptoms, but about building the internal skills needed to live with greater confidence, self-trust, and direction.

 

How I Work

My approach is integrative, structured, and collaborative. I thrive on clarity, structure, and thoughtful progression, and this is reflected in the way I work with clients. I draw primarily from:

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

  • Mindfulness-based approaches

  • Mind–body techniques

  • Clinical hypnotherapy

Therapy is active and practical. You can expect tools, worksheets, psychoeducation, and audio recordings for relaxation and personalised hypnosis to use between sessions. Sessions are purposeful and detail-oriented, while remaining warm and human.

Our work is grounded in helping you feel healthy and regulated in mind, body, and spirit. When you are relaxed and grounded, you have greater cognitive flexibility, emotional regulation, and capacity to respond effectively to life.

I value organisation, simplicity, and efficiency β€” not as rigidity, but as a way of creating stability and trust. This allows therapy to be a space where real learning happens and where change is integrated into everyday life.


β€œOur sessions become a training ground for your life β€” where you learn to regulate, think clearly, and respond with intention rather than reaction.” - Janie

 

My professional qualifications + affiliations

  • Masters in Clinical Psychology form the University of Stellenbosch

  • Evidence-Based Hypnosis through the UK College of Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy

  • Professional and Advanced Training in Mind-Body Medicine through the Center for Mind-Body Medicine (CMBM) in Washington with Dr. James Gordon PhD

  • Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction - Center for Mindfulness UMASS Memorial Health

  • Diploma in Integrative Medicine from University of Stellenbosch Medical School

  • Masters Thesis on Attachment Theory

  • Two-year Infant Observation Course through the Tavistock Institute

  • Four-year Psychoanalytic Couples Training (based on the Tavistock training)

  • BA LAW from the University of Stellenbosch

  • Over the years I’ve been a member of The South African Psychoanalytic Initiative (SAPI), the Association of Couple Psychoanalytic Psychotherapists, the Cape Town Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytical Group, and the South African Psychoanalytic Confederation.

  • Registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa and the Board of Healthcare Funders

 

What We Focus On

My work is grounded in learning, clear communication, and attention to detail. I value feeling healthy in mind, body, and spirit, and supporting others to do the same. Therapy is a place where we work toward clarity, simplicity, and a sense of order β€” internally and in daily life.

Many people experience stress, anxiety, and depression not because they are incapable, but because life feels disorganised, overwhelming, or unsustainable. Together, we focus on helping you:

  • Learn to relax and regulate your body and mind

  • Build self-belief and inner stability

  • Set clear boundaries and operate with integrity and responsibility

  • Feel more grounded in your daily routines and choices

  • Explore who you are, your values, dreams, and aspirations

  • Identify the beliefs and behavioural patterns that are standing in the way

The ability to relax in any situation is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself. The second is learning to believe in yourself. From there, we can work toward a life that feels more ordered, efficient, aligned, and sustainable.

The Therapy Process

The first session is an insight-focused session. We look carefully at the difficulty you are experiencing, how it started, and what is keeping it in place. Where appropriate, I may use formal assessments for mood and anxiety, and we will also consider aspects of your general health. We will practise relaxation together from the outset.

The second session focuses on direction and goals. We clarify what you want to achieve and break this down into realistic, manageable steps. From there, therapy becomes a structured and collaborative process of learning, practising, and applying skills in your daily life.

Throughout therapy, psychoeducation is an important component β€” understanding how your mind and body work empowers you to make lasting change.

Working Together

Therapy is a collaborative process built on trust, integrity, and responsibility. We set clear goals together, work within agreed timelines where appropriate, and review progress regularly.

I believe in doing thorough, ethical work. Clients often appreciate my attention to detail, reliability, and clear boundaries. This creates a sense of safety and confidence in the process.

I also value grounded living β€” healthy routines, restorative rest, and environments that support wellbeing. Home, organisation, and simplicity matter, as they form the foundation from which psychological health and personal growth can occur.

If you are looking for individual therapy that is structured, grounded, and deeply supportive β€” combining clinical expertise with practical tools and a strong service ethic β€” you are welcome to get in touch.