Meet Our Specialists

Dr. Saliha Afridi

Clinical Psychologist

Founder and Chairwoman

Dr. Saliha Afridi

Clinical Psychologist

Founder and Chairwoman

The most important person you will ever meet is your true self, the most important lessons you will ever learn are the o…

Dr. Robert Chandler

Clinical Psychologist

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Dr. Robert Chandler

Clinical Psychologist

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Stress, adversity and difficult life events are all part of being human. Psychological intervention is about allowing in…

Dr. Muttahera (Tara) Wyne

Clinical Psychologist

Co-Founder and Clinical Director

Dr. Muttahera (Tara) Wyne

Clinical Psychologist

Co-Founder and Clinical Director

I am committed to guiding you through life’s struggles, quietening your distress, and walking with you on the path to he…

Dr. Dilara Cagil Tekin

Specialist Psychiatrist

Dr. Dilara Cagil Tekin

Specialist Psychiatrist

I believe in the importance of holistic treatment approaches based on the fact that mental health is an integral part of…

Dr. Suresh Wadhwani

Consultant Psychiatrist

Dr. Suresh Wadhwani

Consultant Psychiatrist

My philosophy can be summarized by a quote that has guided me throughout my career, ‘Your mental health matters, and it …

Dr. Alisha Walker

Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Alisha Walker

Clinical Psychologist

I believe in providing a space to work with people to develop their awareness and compassionate understanding of the cha…

Dr. Catherine Frogley

Clinical Psychologist

EDUCATION LEAD

Dr. Catherine Frogley

Clinical Psychologist

EDUCATION LEAD

I believe I am in the best profession. Being a Clinical Psychologist enables me to develop connections with people from …

Dr. Daniela Salazar

Clinical Psychologist

EDUCATION DIRECTOR

Dr. Daniela Salazar

Clinical Psychologist

EDUCATION DIRECTOR

My aim is to help my client live a rich, full and meaningful life through psychological tools to handle thoughts and fee…

Dr. Hopolang Matee

Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Hopolang Matee

Clinical Psychologist

'A healthy outside starts from the inside' (Robert Urich). Together, we can co-create a safe, respectful and goal orient…

Dr. Lucy Wood

Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Lucy Wood

Clinical Psychologist

I believe that people are amazingly rich and diverse in every aspect, and so no two experiences are ever the same. As su…

Dr. Mariette Akle

Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Mariette Akle

Clinical Psychologist

Psychotherapy is a place where change and becoming are possible - through the time put into listening, understanding and…

Dr. Ottilia Brown

Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Ottilia Brown

Clinical Psychologist

There are few things as humbling and rewarding as being given access to a client’s experience and life journey. With thi…

Dr. Samantha Adams

Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Samantha Adams

Clinical Psychologist

I am dedicated to providing the knowledge, guidance and encouragement needed for therapy to have a meaningful impact on …

Dr. Sheetal Kini

Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Sheetal Kini

Clinical Psychologist

I believe in providing a non-judgmental and empathic space where my clients can find safety and direction in this import…

Dr. Summer Fakhro

Clinical Psychologist

Women's Mental Health, Lead

Dr. Summer Fakhro

Clinical Psychologist

Women's Mental Health, Lead

Therapy can be a profoundly healing and transformative experience. I believe that our deepest pain comes from self-direc…

Dr. Louise McDonnell

Counselling Psychologist (DHCC Branch)

Dr. Louise McDonnell

Counselling Psychologist (DHCC Branch)

I understand that addressing pain and making changes is a difficult path to take, but is it more difficult than your cur…

Dr. Mariam Annan

Counselling Psychologist

Dr. Mariam Annan

Counselling Psychologist

It is no small act of faith and trust to be open and vulnerable with another individual. It takes tremendous courage and…

Dr. Rim Mahmoud

Health Psychologist

Dr. Rim Mahmoud

Health Psychologist

I strongly believe that distress - no matter how severe - is trying to ‘voice’ something meaningful, which deserves atte…

Amy Glover

Clinical Psychologist

Amy Glover

Clinical Psychologist

Empowering every individual to reach their own intrinsic potential, I firmly believe that clients are their own experts.…

Angeline Chan

Clinical Psychologist

Angeline Chan

Clinical Psychologist

I strive to honour the courage it takes for anyone entering the therapeutic space by providing unwavering empathy, thoug…

Eidde Francke

Clinical Psychologist

Eidde Francke

Clinical Psychologist

'Enough' is such a wholesome, freeing space – there is no 'enougher', or 'enoughest'. There is just enough - full and co…

Erica Erasmus

Clinical Psychologist

Erica Erasmus

Clinical Psychologist

As a psychologist, it is both a privilege and passion for me to witness how human beings can heal, grow and prosper, thr…

Juan Korkie

Clinical Psychologist

CLINICAL GOVERNANCE & COMPLIANCE, DIRECTOR

Juan Korkie

Clinical Psychologist

CLINICAL GOVERNANCE & COMPLIANCE, DIRECTOR

The wound is the place where the light enters", which forms the centre of my focus in working with people. Whether it is…

Juan van Wyk

Clinical Psychologist

Juan van Wyk

Clinical Psychologist

I believe in the innate ability of the human psyche to heal, grow and thrive within a safe relational connection.

Kirsten Nefdt

Clinical Psychologist

Kirsten Nefdt

Clinical Psychologist

We each have our own story to tell… a reason for who we are currently, and who we are becoming. For me, it is one of the…

Marie Condemine

Clinical Psychologist

Marie Condemine

Clinical Psychologist

The stake is not to find a better solution to the problem but rather, to better frame the problem by reversing the persp…

Maropeng Ralenala

Clinical Psychologist

Maropeng Ralenala

Clinical Psychologist

I am committed to providing a safe and open space where your heartache and troubles will be met with the resolute determ…

Preetha Madhavan

Clinical Psychologist

Preetha Madhavan

Clinical Psychologist

My passion is to bring empathy, support and empowerment to my clients with a specialised focus on children, adolescents …

Ronette Anna Zaaiman

Clinical Psychologist

Ronette Anna Zaaiman

Clinical Psychologist

The wound is the place where the light enters", which forms the centre of my focus in working with people. Whether it is…

Sandra Lazar

Clinical Psychologist

Sandra Lazar

Clinical Psychologist

I truly believe in an infinite number of realities, determined by our unlimited number of paths and stories. There is no…

Wesley Kew

Clinical Psychologist

Wesley Kew

Clinical Psychologist

In the garden of the mind, what we choose to nurture grows in abundance; let us cultivate the useful and learn from the …

Christine Kritzas

Psychologist

PARENTING SERVICES, DIRECTOR

Christine Kritzas

Psychologist

PARENTING SERVICES, DIRECTOR

I enjoy working with individuals from all walks of life, and I strive to create an environment where people feel free to…

Madalina Oana Filip

Psychologist (DHCC branch)

Madalina Oana Filip

Psychologist (DHCC branch)

It’s both a privilege and a challenge to make our own way through life, which is not often an easy task. I believe we al…

Farah Dahabi

Clinical Social Worker

Crisis & Trauma Support Services and MHFA, Director

Farah Dahabi

Clinical Social Worker

Crisis & Trauma Support Services and MHFA, Director

I am committed to guiding your journey towards healing and reaching your individual potential using self-awareness, comp…

Madeeha Afridi

Counselor (DHCC branch)

Mindfulness & Meditation Practitioner & Emotional Intelligence Coach

Madeeha Afridi

Counselor (DHCC branch)

Mindfulness & Meditation Practitioner & Emotional Intelligence Coach

I believe every person has the human potential and ability for lasting growth and change, and I look forward to being a …

Rebecca Carter

Counselor (DHCC branch)

Rebecca Carter

Counselor (DHCC branch)

A healer does not heal you. A healer is someone who holds space for you while you awaken your inner healer, so that you …

Tanya Dharamshi

Counselor (DHCC branch)

RAYMEE GRIEF CENTER & COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES, LEAD

Tanya Dharamshi

Counselor (DHCC branch)

RAYMEE GRIEF CENTER & COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES, LEAD

As a psychologist, I hold our therapeutic relationship in the utmost of care, trust and respect. I honour this safe spac…

Anna White

Sr. Occupational Therapist

CORPORATE & WORKPLACE SERVICES AND MHFA, DIRECTOR

Anna White

Sr. Occupational Therapist

CORPORATE & WORKPLACE SERVICES AND MHFA, DIRECTOR

Supporting clients in developing the necessary skills to live, learn, work and play at optimum independence is at the ve…

Gazal Sayed

Speech and Language Therapist (SLT)

Gazal Sayed

Speech and Language Therapist (SLT)

Every child has the right to express with others what they think, feel and learn by talking, writing or using an alterna…

Hiba Saad

Occupational Therapist

Hiba Saad

Occupational Therapist

At the heart of Occupational Therapy is the belief in the right for every individual to lead a meaningful and independen…

Alia Qadri

Assistant Psychologist

Alia Qadri

Assistant Psychologist

Who looks outside dreams; who looks inside awakes. - Carl Jung

Hind Al Bedwawi

Assistant Psychologist

Hind Al Bedwawi

Assistant Psychologist

The ability to be in the present moment is a major component of mental wellness. - Abraham Maslow

Yasmine Fikry

Assistant Psychologist

Yasmine Fikry

Assistant Psychologist

The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are. - Carl Jung

Sarah Siddiqui

Operations & Business Development Director

Sarah Siddiqui

Operations & Business Development Director

"Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth." - Muhammad Ali

Tahlia Govender

Content Producer

Tahlia Govender

Content Producer

Creative thinking inspires ideas. Ideas inspire change. - Barbara Januszkiewicz

Pol Alfaro

Front Office Manager

Pol Alfaro

Front Office Manager

I uphold client confidentiality, and respect cultural, religious and linguistic sensitivities in every interaction.

Prasanth Kumar

Back Office Manager

Prasanth Kumar

Back Office Manager

I take care great care to apply my professional skills and provide administrative support to the team

Anuradha Indora

Corporate Services Coordinator

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE M.D.

Anuradha Indora

Corporate Services Coordinator

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE M.D.

It is true that you can succeed by helping others to succeed.

Aishwarya Waghela

Client Care Representative

Aishwarya Waghela

Client Care Representative

Be the reason that someone smiles. Be the reason someone feels loved and believe in goodness in people.

Catherine Mathenge

Client Care Representative

Catherine Mathenge

Client Care Representative

Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them – Dalai Lama

Carolyn Costillas

Client Care Representative

REGISTERED NURSE

Carolyn Costillas

Client Care Representative

REGISTERED NURSE

Don’t let the dark clouds of the storm remain, as the sun is always ready to share its radiance. Even the moon and the s…

Kashan Qayyum

Client Care Representative

Kashan Qayyum

Client Care Representative

Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind. Always. - Robin Williams

Krizalei Alfaro

Client Care Representative

Krizalei Alfaro

Client Care Representative

No work is insignificant. All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with pains…

Manbir Chadha

Client Care Representative

Manbir Chadha

Client Care Representative

Helping others might not change the world, but it can change someone's perspective and can be the light in a world full …

Sanabanoo Merchant

Client Care Representative

Sanabanoo Merchant

Client Care Representative

Believe in the Beauty of existence and then life becomes pure with the Guidance of light.

Shalaka Bakshi

Client Care Representative

Shalaka Bakshi

Client Care Representative

'Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe …

Ujala Michelle

Client Care Representative

Ujala Michelle

Client Care Representative

Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world. - Desmon…

Warrelene Adonis

Client Care Representative

Warrelene Adonis

Client Care Representative

I believe that in life, there are no failures. You either win or you learn.

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