THERAPY
Clinical Psychologist
Clinical Psychology Practice
Nicky's therapy practice focuses on these areas of interest:
- Anxiety Disorders
- Depression/Mood Disorders
- Adjustment to chronic illness, injury and physical disability
- Insomnia and sleep disturbance
- Psychological adjustment to life changes (over all life stages)
- Relationship difficulties
- Stress and Burnout (finding work-life balance)
- Perfectionism, procrastination and work productivity
Primary Therapeutic Approaches
Nicky’s primary therapeutic approaches are Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Schema Therapy. Nicky has been fortunate to train with local and international practitioners in the field of CBT and Schema Therapy. Nicky’s practice focuses on individual therapy with adults. She refers to trusted colleagues for the following: couple therapy, child/adolescent therapy, addiction, neuropsychology, psychometric testing and any forensic/court reports.
Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy
CBT is recognised internationally as effective in treating emotional and behavioural problems including depression (mood disorders) and anxiety disorders such as social anxiety, panic disorder, generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). CBT is a practical and goal-directed therapy with the aim of helping the client to become their own therapist. It is based on the premise that it is not our situation, but how we think about our situation, that determines our emotional well-being. Nicky has completed the Primary and Advanced Practicum in Rational-Emotive Behavioural Therapy (accredited by the Albert Ellis Institute in New York).
Schema Therapy
Schema Therapy is an integrative therapeutic approach that works well in combination with CBT. It is emotionally-focused and looks at patterns or templates (called Schemas) on how we view ourselves, others and the world based on early childhood experiences. The therapy aims to help us understand how we use coping modes in our life to protect these schemas. Although these coping strategies may have worked well in the past, in our adult life they can often hold us back from being more connected, flexible, adaptive and resilient. Schema therapy aims to help us rely less on maladaptive coping styles (such as avoidance) and strengthen our inner leader who is kind, compassionate and wise. Nicky has a Diploma in Schema Therapy from the South African Institute of Schema Therapy (accredited by the International Society for Schema Therapy).
Schedule a Session
Consultation fees are in accordance with medical aid rates.
Please email Nicky for more information.
Online Therapy Practice
Important notes for potential therapy clients:
Nicky’s practice is currently online and she uses Zoom as a platform for video consultations. Online therapy requires a stable internet connection on your side, a working camera for video sessions, as well as a private space for you to have the session. Important: Online therapy is not for everyone – if you prefer to see a therapist in person, please let Nicky know and she can send recommendations in your area. Online therapy is not suited to someone in crisis, with self-harm/suicidal risk or in need of risk management (e.g. inpatient admissions). If at any time Nicky feels that online therapy is not clinically adequate, she will refer you to a trusted colleague who can see you in-person.
