Eidde Francke , M.A. (South Africa)

Clinical Psychologist

'Enough' is such a wholesome, freeing space – there is no 'enougher', or 'enoughest'. There is just enough - full and complete. And to reach a space where we can say, 'I am enough', 'You are enough', 'It is enough', is a remarkable experience that each person deserves to reach during the journey through life.

I am a Clinical Psychologist working with teens and adolescents ages 16+ years, adults, couples and families. As a fervent advocate for the suppleness of human capability, I believe that if we apply some creativity and grit, and we have a space where we receive genuine unconditional support - we can find wholesome and sustainable ways of living well. Curiosity, creativity (and often a good measure of humour!) have proven to be three crucial aspects in assisting clients finding growth and fulfillment.

I moved to Dubai in 2023 and was delighted to join The Lighthouse Arabia. I was born and raised in South Africa - I completed my Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology at the University of Pretoria after completing my undergraduate studies at the University of Stellenbosch. In 2007, I founded and worked at two Private Practices in Johannesburg and Cape Town, and I've been fortunate to have been involved in multiple sectors of mental health services: Private, corporate, legal, non-profit and government settings. I've also been extensively involved with Anti-Human Trafficking organisations worldwide offering support to victims of Human Trafficking and supporting agents and roleplayers from organisations combating Human Trafficking. I've had the privilege of treating and assisting broad-spectrum challenges, conditions and experiences faced by persons in all stages and spaces of their lives.

My intervention style as a Clinical Psychologist is based on a hybrid-tailored approach that includes Interactional, Narrative, Psychodynamic and Integrative elements.

Works with Clients:
Adolescents (14 yrs+), Adults (18 yrs+)

Languages:
English, Afrikaans

Services Offered

Individual Therapy

Couple Therapy

Family Therapy

Relational Therapy

Sibling Therapy

Parental Guidance

Parent Intake

Treatment Approaches

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Systemic Therapy
Integrative Therapy
Narrative Therapy
Schema Therapy
Existential 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:

Obsessive, repetitive and ritualistic thinking and behaviour

Anger, irritability, emotional outbursts and severe moodswings

Situation-specific fear and phobias

Addiction and addictive behaviour (excluding substances)

Unusual sensations, thoughts or beliefs not shared by others

Issues with body, weight, food, eating

Chronic illness, pain, lifethreatening or terminal illnesses, end-of-life

Sexuality and gender identity

Relationship Concerns:

General dissatisfaction or improvement of romantic relationships

High conflict and aggression concerns in romantic relationships

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

Women's Wellbeing:

Pregnancy, IVF, fertility and pre/post-natal concerns

Menopause and female life transitions,

PMS, hormonal fluctuations and related concerns

Trauma:

Trauma or traumatic events (past or historic)

Violence or abuse by another person (current or recent)

Sexual trauma, incidents or violence (recent)