Ronette Anna Zaaiman , MSc. (South Africa)

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 an individual, couple, family, group or organisation, I see the crisis, problem and distress as an opportunity and gateway to personal and professional transformation.

I am a qualified and registered Clinical Psychologist with experience in offering clinical services and training in clinics, private practice, hospital and tertiary academic contexts in South Africa.

I provide short- and long-term individual psychotherapy for adults and adolescents (14 years and older) as well as parent infant psychotherapy. I work from a psychodynamic perspective, but also offer dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT) and person-centred approaches.

I am interested in the intricate ways that our early-life relationships and experiences influence our view and experience of ourselves, others and the world. Painful feelings and problems are part of being alive. Psychotherapy aims to address the pain, grief and growth that result from problems and the search for solutions. I consider each client’s unique circumstances and individual needs and adapt my method accordingly.

Expertise

Grief and loss

Trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Emotional, physical and sexual abuse

Anxiety disorders

Depression and other mood disorders

Adjusting to stressful life events or transitions

Relationship difficulties

Family relational problems

Bonding difficulties between parents and their babies (one or both parents) and their baby (0-24 months) are seen together

Post-partum depression

Parenting difficulties

Coping with physical health problems, such as chronic illness

Difficulties around one’s sense of self and purpose

Personal growth