About Eugene

I am a clinical psychologist who is registered with the HPCSA and BHF. I obtained my BA with Honours and Masters in Clinical Psychology from the University of the Western Cape.

I did my clinical psychology training at Lentegeur Psychiatric Hospital in Mitchell's Plain. Following that, I did community service at the Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Hospital in Kimberley.

Throughout my clinical training, I've had the opportunity to work with a diverse range of people, which includes families, adults, adolescents, and children.

During this time, I've grown to admire the resilience, wisdom, and strength that people possess within themselves. I've learned that we all have our own life stories and that our stories help shape different aspects of ourselves.

All these components play a vital role in how we function in our daily lives. By becoming more conscious of our parts and story, we can choose to shape our story and live a healthy and full life.

Furthermore, my life experiences and clinical training taught me to go where there is no path rather than where there is a path, leaving a trail for others to follow. I offer therapy in both English and Afrikaans.

I am interested in providing general psychological services to diverse populations (with a diverse array of psychiatric disorders such as neuro-divergent and disruptive impulse control disorders, mood-related disorders, adjustment and anxiety disorders, trauma- and stressor-related disorders, personality disorders, etc.).

I am a Level 1 certified practitioner in BrainWorking® Recursive Therapy (BWRT®) which can be applied across a range of disorders and is cost-effective. BWRT® retrains automatic reactions to challenging triggers by modifying the underlying patterns that drive them, enabling more adaptive responses.

Therapeutic approach

I am primarily psychodynamic in orientation, with influences from a variety of modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT). However, I believe that treatment should be tailored to the individual's needs, and I would adjust my interventions accordingly. These services will primarily be provided through a hybrid model (face-to-face/individual and online).

Qualifications

  • MA Clinical Psychology
  • Hons Psychology
  • BA Psychology