I’ve always been aware of the isolating and painful emotions that accompany mental illness. Experiencing how misunderstood and alone people can feel sparked a deep empathy within me and a desire to create a space where those who are struggling can find understanding, acceptance, and support.

I completed my Bachelor of Arts, Honours, and Master’s degrees in Clinical Psychology at the University of the Witwatersrand. My clinical training took place at Tara H. Moross Psychiatric Hospital, where I worked across adult, adolescent, and biochemical units, providing individual and group psychotherapy for a wide range of psychological and personality difficulties.

I later completed my community service at Sizwe Tropical Disease Hospital, working with patients living with drug-resistant Tuberculosis and HIV. This experience deepened my understanding of the intersection between physical and mental health, as well as the impact of stigma and socioeconomic hardship. My work with mothers, infants, and families during this time sparked a special interest in parent-infant psychotherapy, perinatal mental health, and early attachment.

Since qualifying as a Clinical Psychologist, I have continued training in parent-infant psychotherapy through Ububele and am a member of the South African Association for Infant Mental Health (ZA-AIMH). I am also affiliated with the South African Society of Reproductive Medicine and Gynaecological Endoscopy (SASREG), focusing on women’s reproductive and emotional wellbeing.