Vivid Psychology

Psychologists:

Danielle Dix

Danielle is a clinical psychologist who has practiced in various inpatient, community, and private settings. She has worked with adolescents, adults, and older adults. Danielle specialised in the area of addiction counselling for a number of years, and has recently completed a year of intensive training in family and couples therapy. While she utilises a number of therapeutic models, she has a special interest in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which incorporates mindfulness techniques.

 

Hannelie Schefer

Hannelie uses a multi-disciplinary and holistic approach to therapy based on a whole spectrum of therapeutic models. Therapeutic models utilised include CBT, ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy). EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) for trauma debriefing. Mindfulness training and Mindfulness Based Living Therapy (including MBCT, MBSR) and Hypnotherapy. Experience in EAP work as well as Trauma Assist for Davidson Trahaire Corpsych from December 2012 until December 2014. Couples work as well as group work. Run Mindfulness Based Living groups on a regular basis. Therapy is available in English as well as in Afrikaans.

Vanessa Gent

Vanessa is a registered Clinical Psychologist. Vanessa undertook her post graduate clinical training at Princess Margaret Hospital eating disorders team, King Edward Memorial Hospital and Alma Street Centre. Prior to becoming a Clinical Psychologist, Vanessa worked as an oncology and hospice nurse. Vanessa has done further postgraduate training in attachment based therapy and Acceptance and Commitment based cognitive therapy and EMDR. Vanessa uses a variety of therapeutic approaches to suit the individual needs of her clients. Her areas of interest include attachment difficulties, eating disorders, anxiety, mood disorders, grief, trauma, antenatal and postnatal mental health for mothers and fathers, and adjustment to various stages of parenthood. Vanessa works with children, adolescents, adults, parents and babies, and families.

Kellie Jones

Kellie is a registered Clinical Psychologist and completed her Doctor of Psychology (Clinical) in 2011. Kellie has undertaken diverse post graduate clinical training with the Sexual Health Clinic at Royal Perth Hospital, the Eating Disorders Programme at Princess Margaret Hospital, as well as in private practice. Kellie uses various therapeutic models in her work, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, solution-focused therapy, EMDR, as well as using a psychodynamic approach. Kellie has a special interest in eating disorders and body image issues, anxiety and mood disorders. Kellie works with adolescents, adults, and parents.

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