Background and Education: 

Birthplace:            Graaff-Reinet     

Primary Education:        Hendrik Louw Primary School (Strand)

Secondary Education:        Strand High School

Tertiary Education: 

o    BA Theology University of Stellenbosch    1980

o    BA Honours (Psychology) University of Stellenbosch  1981

o    MA (Clinical Psychology)         University of Port Elizabeth         1985

o    MA (Industrial Psychology)         University of Stellenbosch         2007

o    M Ed (Gen Educ Theory & Pract)      Rhodes University             2010

o    D Phil (Psychology)         University of Port Elizabeth         1995   

Professional Qualifications:

o    Registered Clinical Psychologist (Health Professions Council of South Africa)

o    Industrial / Organisational Psychologist (Health Professions Council of South Africa)

o    Master Human Resources Professional (South African Board for People Practices) 

Academic Career :

After qualifying as a Clinical Psychologist, I was employed by the South African Medical Services (1984-1987) after which I joined the academia (1988-2024). I was employed at four universities namely the University of Port Elizabeth / Nelson Mandela University, Rhodes University, University of the Free State, and the University of Fort Hare.

I retired from the Nelson Mandela University at the end of 2024 as an Emeritus Professor.

Professional Career:

As a practicing Clinical Psychologist and Industrial/Organisational Psychologist, I focus on: 

a.    Individual Psychotherapy aimed at the treatment of psychological problems (Adolescents and adults older than 15 years);  

b.    Coaching aimed at the development of personal and occupational competencies (i.e., Personal/Life Coaching, Management Coaching, Leadership Coaching, Executive Coaching, and Team Coaching);

c.    Career Counselling aimed at exploration, assessment, and appropriate career choice (Adolescents and adults older than 15 years);

d.    Occupational Counselling aimed at the treatment of work-related issues and problems.

I do not render the following services:

•    Assessment or treatment of children or adolescents younger than 15 years;

•    Psycho-legal or forensic work;

•    Assessments aimed at medical boarding, or dismissal due to incapacity.

Practice Orientation and Approach:

My preferred Coaching, Psychotherapeutic, and Counselling Orientation is described as eclectic or integrative. 

This means that, firstly, I am able to flexibly employ a range of theoretical frameworks and, secondly, that I adapt my approach to the specific individual’s needs, context and purpose.

Practice Format:

I am comfortable with both the face-to-face and online formats of Coaching, Psychotherapy and Occupational Counselling.