by PsySSA-Admin | Nov 15, 2023
Daniel den Hollander is a clinical psychologist who has worked in specialised mental health care, both in the public and private sectors. His expertise lies in voluntary, involuntary, and forensic treatment care, Complex PTSD and co-occuring addiction work. He has chaired the Psychology Professionals in Public Service Division of PsySSA from 2016-2021. During his term, PiPS became an established voice within parliamental NHI discussions and building key stakeholder relationships with other government departments (e.g. DBE, SARS). He is an activist for mental health care in South Africa. He is passionate about cultivating and promoting empowerment and change: may it be in the therapy room, on radio, at governmental stakeholder meetings, or at conferences. He is a regular feature on SAFM Living Redefined, and contributor for the Mail & Guardian.
by PsySSA-Web Support | Nov 15, 2023
Kgomotso Sekhute qualified as a Clinical Psychologist in 1995, at the Medical University of Southern Africa. Her Masters Thesis focused on an exploratory investigation of racial identity and self-esteem, among black university students. Kgomotso is passionate about building inclusive eco-systems to facilitate equitable access to world-class healthcare to marginalised and low-income groups.
by PsySSA-Admin | Aug 15, 2023
Ashley van Heerden is a Clinical Psychologist practising in the Western Cape. She holds a Master of Social Science (Clinical Psychology) and a Master of Social Science (Research Psychology). She also holds certifications in Programme Management (University of Geneva) and Gestalt Therapy.
Under the umbrella of the United Nations, she has developed and implemented relevant, cost-effective human rights programmes within the South African context, assisting numerous NPOs and being invited to present her work at national and international conferences. Broad areas of interest include developmental trauma and working from a social justice perspective, particularly in relation to LGBTQIA+ rights and gender-based violence.
by PsySSA-Web Support | Jul 11, 2023
Austin Sphamandla Mvelase is currently a Clinical Psychologist at Fort Napier Hospital. He graduated with a Master of Clinical Psychology from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. He is also studying towards a PHD in psychology in the University of KwaZulu Natal.
by PsySSA-Admin | Jun 15, 2023
Barry Viljoen is a Clinical Psychologist working in the public sector. He is involved in academics in terms of training. His areas of interests are child and adolescent psychology, psychology within forensic settings, assessment, and critical disability studies. He is currently completing his Dpsych in Child and Adolescent Psychology.
