Hi there!

 

My name is Sarah and I have been registered as a Counselling Psychologist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa for the last 15 years.

 

For the last two years, I have focused my work on providing psychotherapy for clients in my private practice in Israel. In this role, I have been fortunate to see clients from a wide range of backgrounds - native Israelis, as well as Olim.

As anyone who lives here will know, living in Israel and making Aliyah (whether recently or many years ago) forms such a core part of one's identity, psychological development and mental health, and I am really passionate about my work in this context.

 

Before moving to Israel, I practiced as a Psychologist for 13 years in South Africa. During this time, I gained extensive experience in providing in-person and online therapy for adults and parents in private practice, as well as in the non-profit and employee wellness sector. I also had the wonderful experience of lecturing and supervising psychology students at both an undergraduate and postgraduate level.

 

I love opportunities for growth and learning, and this led me to complete my Ph.D. in 2022, which explored new fathers' experiences of fatherhood. I have subsequently published numerous articles on parenting in South African and International Psychology Journals. I also enjoy sharing psychological ideas through storytelling, and this has led me to publish a children's book. 

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As a client in therapy, I have personally experienced the benefits of therapy.

I believe that therapy has forever shaped my approach to life, my relationships, and my parenting, and it has helped me create meaningful and rewarding relationships. Knowing how much I have benefited from therapy, I love guiding others through their own therapeutic process.

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As a therapist, I have been fortunate to assist many clients through various phases of their lives. It is always my goal to provide a safe and comfortable space in which clients feel heard and understood. I work together with my clients to make sense of who they are and what they need from therapy. I draw primarily on psychodynamic therapy in my work, but I also incorporate cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) where necessary. From my training and experience as a therapist, I have learned to develop a comprehensive understanding of each client and to tailor the therapy according to each client's particular needs. If you are interested to know more about how therapy works, click here. If you want to know more about the different issues that I can help you with in therapy, click here.

 

I look forward to getting to know you and working with you in therapy.

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