About Sharon
Background and Approach
I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist in private practice, based in Johannesburg.
With over thirty years of clinical experience, I bring both depth and steadiness to the work we do together.
Integrity, honesty, compassion and balance are at the heart of how I work.
I am warm and caring, and also very direct.
My approach is grounded and honest — I won't tell you what you want to hear, but I will be in your corner.
I hold a genuine respect for your culture, beliefs and faith, and I never assume there is one right way to heal.
I continue to build on my own knowledge and experiences, so I can keep offering my clients my best, and keep up with current trends in my areas of focus.
It is impossible to feel grateful
and depressed
at the same time
TRAINING AND BACKGROUND
Qualified with a Psychology Honours degree (Rhodes University), and Masters in Clinical Psychology at WITS (The University of Witwatersrand).
Registered with HPCSA - Health Care Professionals SA.
BHF Board of Healthcare Funders.
Member of PsySSA (Psychological Society of South Africa)
CORPORATE AND RETAIL EXPERIENCE :
Before training as a psychologist, I worked in CORPORATE and RETAIL HR.
I have a both a personal and broad understanding of the pressures of corporate life and challenges.
This includes disciplinary processes, developing training programmes and training at all levels (including senior management), IR, Recruitment (to Executive level), skills and sales.
I can assist you in navigating workplace pressures and and stresses.
I have also worked with a Non Profit Organisation for 5 years, an intetrnational NPO working with women and children.
Psychotherapy
Group work
Emotional support thorugh challenging times; deepening insight, perspective and understanding.
Shared eperiences and exploration helps us realise that we are not alone in our troubled times. Others can provide both support and inspiration
Life skills
Exploring using art materials
Learning how the mind, emotions and moods work, how our behaviour and attitudes are shaped and influenced. and how to take the next steps.
Developing a tool kit to assist at different times in our life.
Playing and exploring with colour, form, shape and just scribbles - no need to be an artist. Deepening self understanding and enjoying creativity - when words cant be found
Simple moment to moment awareness of our breathing, body, feelings and thoughts. Withour judgement. This becomes your anchor. And powerful moments of choice.
Mindfulness
