I am Bernice, an HPCSA registered clinical psychologist, specialising in a third-wave CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy) called ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy).

My therapeutic style is conversational, challenging, engaging and above all, collaborative. I believe in an action-based, positive psychology therapeutic approach.

My therapeutic aim is to encourage clients to embrace a certain kind of flexibility, in lieu of making action-based decisions
that would support their emotional wellbeing, and preferred habits and lifestyle.

I consult with child, adolescent and adult clients in either English or Afrikaans.

I am a board member of the South African chapter of the Association for Contextual and Behavioural Science.

My educational background includes:

Master’s degree in Clinical and Community Psychology (SUN)
Master’s degree in Psychological Research (UCT)
Honor’s degree in Psychology (UCT)
Undergraduate Bachelor of Social Science degree with a focus on social science
streams, majoring in psychology (UCT)
Various training and work experience in the field of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Various training and work experience in the field of autism spectrum disorders
Various training and work experience in the field of persistent pain/chronic illness

I am a member of the following associations:

Pain SA
SAHA South African Sexual Health Association
ACBS Association for Contextual and Behavioural Science
Autism South Africa

In addition to my much loved work as a therapist, I spend time with my four-legged therapist - my horse Overzealous - who offers buckets of love, laughter and adventure.

I am a bit of a Pinterest junkie, a pastime which allows my mind to enter into a creative space - finding ideas to fuel my various creative projects (which I have learned to accept change rather rapidly)! Walks in the forest with my Great Dane, Thomas, gets me
up and about into nature where I can mindfully catch my breath and just be.