I grew up n a small town in the Free State, so at heart I am a country girl; I prefer the freedom of open field s and open spaces. I am the youngest of two. I had a great childhood with lots of family around and visiting my grandparents each and every school holiday.
I had a passion for academics and I still do, I love to learn. I was a curious child and used to ask my dad a thousand questions. I always knew I was going to go to University, I was a bit arrogant and oblivious with regards to the how, and just assuming my parents will sort it out. I was unsure what to study up until my matric year. Due to all my questions my dad suggested that I pursue a career in journalism, I applied for a B. A. in journalism. I was accepted at the University of North West, Potchefstroom campus. I was blessed in the privilege that my parents made this possible for me.
Psychology was one of my majors and after my 1st year I changed my degree to B. A. Psychology. I believe today and then that it was God’s plan for my life. The path to becoming psychologists was full of blessings. In 2004 I registered with the HPCSA as a Clinical psychologist in private practice. My 1st practice was in Constantia Kloof, Roodepoort, Gauteng.
On a personal note: in the years between 1996 and 2004 I got engaged, married and had my first born son. Towards the end of 2010 we relocated to Cape Town and shortly thereafter my second son was born.
I am a person who enjoys listening to people’s stories, I am curious but I also want to help people. I love the diversity of every person’s different life story. I am comfortable with being a holding place for people’s emotions. I found it very rewarding when client’s lives change for the better while we journey together in counseling. I feel privilege to be trusted and to journey with people for part of their life’s journey, usually I find them in dark valleys and we try and get to the sun filled hills and mountaintops.