We focus on the “Well Being”, supporting the change of life journeys from “just surviving” to thriving.
Meet Ian
Registered Psychologist
M(Psych) B(Psych) Hons
“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.”
- Carl Rogers
Seeking out help can be daunting, let alone finding a therapist and starting therapy, so well done for getting this far!
My interests lie in helping people develop an awareness and understanding of the themes and patterns that make people vulnerable to suffering and psychological hardship. We are emersed in a society that is preoccupied with performance and results as a means to derive worth which unfortunately provides a very narrow and confined corridor from which to engage with oneself and the world. As a psychodynamic psychologist, I seek to first understand you and your challenges carefully and thoroughly in order to establish a sound working alliance, with clear goals that are geared towards discovering and meeting unmet needs. I aim to provide a containing and attentive environment where time, consistency and commitment are the cornerstones of the work we will do together.
I am a psychologist with over 5 years’ experience working across hospital and outpatient settings in South Africa. I have been fortunate enough to be involved in the treatment and care of a broad range of mental health challenges and presentations over the course of my career. Overall, I endeavour to assist people in increasing a sense of self, by improving how they relate to themselves and work towards real and sustainable psychological change, to live a meaningful and enriched life.
