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Meet Team Umhlanga
Jonelle Du Plessis
Clinical Psychologist
Adolescent and young adult mental health, unlearning old patterns of behaviour, Brain Working Recursive Therapy (BWRT - L1) for trauma, acute stress and anxiety related conditions, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).
Hayley Schruer
Occupational Therapist
Substance use disorders, anxiety and stress management, anger management, activity-based learning, cognitive and sensory stimulation or those who are unable to benefit from talk therapies, functional assessments
Ashira Singh
Occupational Therapist
BSc OT (UCT)
Adult and child mental health including depression, stress and anxiety management, bipolar mood disorder, cognitive rehabilitation, mental health advocacy, addiction and substance use rehabilitation, mindfulness, sleep therapy
Zinhle Mkhize
Occupational Therapist
Child and adult Neurology (cerebrovascular accident, traumatic brain injury), substance abuse disorders, stress, anxiety, anger management
Phindile Msomi
Social Worker
Person-centred approach, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), individual and group therapy sessions, family sessions, young adults, community work
Constance Neluheni
Occupational Therapist Assistant
Home management, arts and crafts, self-care management, self-care for geriatric patients
Nokukhanya Musa
Occupational Therapy Technician
Activities of daily living, art and craft, geriatrics who require individualised care, adolescents