Farahnaaz Dyer
Senior Trauma and Addictions Counsellor
Certified Trauma Therapist and Member of the South African Association of Certified Trauma Therapists Therapeutic Competencies: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Motivational Interviewing Mindfulness-Based Therapy Dialectic Behaviour Therapy Drama Therapy Trauma Therapy Trauma Training: SPIRIT2SPIRIT Trauma – United States Jan 2012 – Jun 2013 Psychodrama Training: Promises Psychodrama – Singapore Oct 2017
Dr Claudia de Clercq
Specialist Forensic Psychiatrist
Specialist Pyschiatrist MBChB, University of Pretoria; FCPsych SA, Colleges of Medicine; Dip PG Ed, University of Cape Town Dr de Clercq obtained her medical degree at the University of Pretoria. She completed her specialist training at the University of Cape Town. She has worked at Stikland, Lentegeur, Alexandra and Valkenberg Hospitals in both the acute […]
Marèsa van der Walt
Counselling Psychologist
Marésa van der Walt is a qualified psychologist with over 15 years of experience in the industry. She has experience in a wide range of psychological fields, including experience in various systems of psychotherapy, individual psychotherapy, couples therapy, working within a multidisciplinary team, group work and addiction treatment. In 1997, she completed a B.A. in […]
Merel Claus
GZ Psychologist (NL)
My treatment style is direct, confrontational and empathetic. I am very curious about how you see the world and what drives you. I would like to work with you to make your problem manageable again. In 2016 I completed my masters in both healthcare psychology and behavioral science at the University of Nijmegen. Since then […]
Dr Allanah Wilson
Psychiatrist | MBChB FCPsych MMed Psych
Dr Allanah Wilson obtained her medical degree from the University of Cape Town in 2008. Following community service she worked as a medical officer for five years, initially in general medicine and then psychiatry. She completed her specialist training at the University of Cape Town, obtaining her master’s degree in Psychiatry. Areas of special interest include anxiety […]
Peter Powis
Clinical Psychologist | BSocSci BA (Hons) Psych, MA Clinical Psych
Peter Powis is a registered clinical psychologist with over 30 years’ experience as a psychotherapist and addictions recovery therapist. In 1998, he co-founded the well-known Stepping Stones treatment Addiction Centre in Kommetjie, serving as its Clinical Director for 12 years. He has also served as director of the Chemical Dependence Programme at Kenilworth Clinic and […]
Dr Despina Learmonth
BSocSc, BSocSc (Hons) Psychol, MSC, Dpsych UCT
Counselling Psychologist Despina works with clients who struggle with disordered eating, substance abuse, process addictions, stress, anxiety, phobias, and sexual and relationship issues. Her person-centred approach, sprinkled with a little Gestalt, CBT, DBT, MET and ACT, recognises every client as unique in their healing and recovery journey. Addiction is described by Alcoholics Anonymous as being “cunning, […]
Damien Fynn
General Manager | BPsych
Damien’s journey through addiction has equipped him with a unique perspective into the world of addiction. These insights coupled with training at Cape Town’s established rehabilitation facilities has allowed him to develop an aptitude for assisting clients who are in crisis and in need of emotional support. He is passionate about his work in recovery […]
Elsa Groenewald
WC College of Nursing – Psychiatric Nursing and Unit Management
Psychiatric Nursing Manager