About Sharon

I am a warm and experienced Clinical Psychologist with a private practice in Johanneburg.

I value integrity, sincerity, honesty.

Compassion forms the cornerstone of my approach.

My approach is realistic and grounded, and I am do not make promises of "quick fix".

I take a holistic view - considering emotions, mind, body, faith/spirituality, and external influences.

I believe the answers you need are already within you. You have a deep inner wisdom - my role is to help you explore and access this.

Your healing journey starts with courageous and honest self-reflection.

This can lead to clearer choices, adapting more quickly and taking effective, meaningful action.

You can move from 'stuck' to greater openness, opportunities and different possibilities.

Personal Philosophy

When you feel gratitude,

you cannot feel depressed or angry at the same time

Academic Qualifications

Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology - University of Witwatersrand (WITS).
Research completed in Complex Trauma.
BA and BA Honours in Psychology - Rhodes University

Professional Registrations

HPCSA - Health Professions Council of SA.
BHF - Board of Healthcare Funders.
Affiliated with PsySSA.

Working Experience

CORPORATE AND COMMERCIAL ROLES:
Prior to my Clinical Psychology career, I specialized in Human Resources within the corporate and retail sectors for over 8 years.

My experience includes conflict resolution, leadership development, developing training programmes at all levels, recruitment, IR and performance management.

I possess firsthand awareness of the high-stress environments and dynamics found in the modern workplace.
As a result I can help you manage professional anxiety and career-related stress, in a thougtful and grounded way.

NON PROFIT SECTOR
I spent five years working full time as HR Manager with an international Children and Womens residential and educational NPO.
I travelled through South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland and Zimbabwe.

INDIVIDUAL THERAPY SESSIONS

CORPORATE, PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT AND LEADERSHIP

I provide a safe space so you can navigate through the complexities of your life.

You can gain more realistic perspectives

Learn healthier coping skills,

Enhance your strengths and what is already working well in your life.

I provide support for business people and professionals at all levels.

Learn how ot manage different personalities in the workplace with a simple model

Cultivate resilient leadership

Manage burnout and work place stress

SELF AWARENESS, HEALING AND GROWTH

CREATIVE SELF EXPRESSION with different art materials

You explore your emotional, mental, and behavioral patterns, noticing your deep-rooted habits.

You gain awareness of your triggers.

You can then start to make more appropriate and healthier decisions.

You explore and play using color, shape, and texture as a gateway to your own self-exploration and expression.

You find a powerful way to express yourself when your words are stuck or inadequate.

MINDFUL AWARENESS AND COMPASSION

You begin to slow down, notice your thoughts and feelings, and respond with more kindness instead of harsh self‑criticism.

Feel more genuinely connected to yourself and others.