Dr. Hopolang Matee , PhD (South Africa)

I am a clinical psychologist who subscribes to a relational mode of working. I have a history in working in the mental health care sector developing successful treatment plans and therapeutic processes. Our therapy room will be a collaborative space where I encourage co-created thinking, and supportive and empathic structures that give one the confidence in their sense of agency. With an ability to form authentic, insight-oriented and warm connections that assist in reaching one’s emotional and psychological goals, I am comfortable with nuance and complexity whilst assisting one to discover their true and authentic self. As a combined result of my clinical training, work and life experience, I am culturally sensitive and attuned to diversity, holistic healing and a transformative process.

Raised and educated in South Africa, I have worked in both the public and private hospital sectors, in addition to simultaneously working independently in private practice for over five years. My experience working with individuals has included working with both inpatient and outpatient populations, ranging from adolescents through to adulthood, and I also work with couples. I specialize in mild, moderate and severe psychiatric conditions such as schizophrenia, dual diagnosis, mood and anxiety disorders, complex trauma, personality disorders, addiction and childhood behavioral difficulties. For three years, I was a lecturer at The University of Witwatersrand, South Africa, where I lectured various Clinical Psychology modules at undergraduate and postgraduate level.

I have a passion for walking a personalized and individual journey with my clients. I describe myself as an 'extra mind in the room', as I am not an expert in your life, however, will offer you quality psychological and emotional expertise to accompany you towards health, functionality and ongoing healing. I believe in a “come as you are” approach whilst we unpack, discover, learn together and create significant shifts in key areas of your holistic life.

Works with Clients:
Children (12 yrs+), Adolescents, Adults (18 yrs+)

Languages:
English

Services Offered

• Parent Intake
• Individual Therapy
• Relational Therapy

Treatment Approaches

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Schema Therapy
• Brainworking Recursive Therapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy

Presenting Concerns

General Concerns:

• Stress
• Anxiety
• Panic attacks
• Low mood or depression
• Personal growth and self-improvement
• Adjustment to recent life events or circumstances (Not trauma)

Specific Concerns:

• Anger
• Irritability
• Emotional outbursts and severe moodswings
• Situation-specific fear and phobias

Relationship Concerns:

• General dissatisfaction or improvement of romantic relationships
• High conflict and aggression concerns in romantic relationship
• Affairs, infidelity and intimacy-related concerns in romantic relationships
• Divorce, separation and break-ups in romantic relationships
• Non-romantic and non-familial relationship concerns
• Family and family relationship concerns
• Parenting and parental relationship concerns

Minors:

• Minor-related concerns (all minors)

Women's Wellbeing:

• Pregnancy, IVF, fertility and pre/post-natal concerns
• Menopause and female life transitions

Trauma:

• Trauma or traumatic events (past or historic)
• Sexual trauma, incidents or violence (recent)

Qualifications & Memberships

• PhD, Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology, University of Witwatersrand, South Africa, 2024
• MA in Clinical Psychology (Cum Laude), University of Witwatersrand, South Africa, 2017
• BA (Honours) in Psychology, University of Witwatersrand, South Africa, 2014
• BA, University of Witwatersrand, South Africa, 2013
• Registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
• Registered with the Dubai Health Authority (DHA)