Leonie Vorster is a Research Psychologist, dedicated to ensuring the effective and just use of information for decisive, positive impact. She is passionate about delivering ethically sourced, accessible, and actionable information that is personally, socially, and commercially valuable.
Sanele Nkosi is a clinical psychologist at the King Dinizulu Hospital Complex. Having previously worked at the Westville Correctional Centre, his broad areas of interest include traumatic stress, masculinity, violence, developmental trauma and decoloniality. Sanele is passionate about increasing mental health awareness amongst the male population in South Africa.
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.
Bianca Barnard is an intern clinical psychologist completing her Master of Social Science (Clinical Psychology) at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. With a history of community involvement and a passion for social justice, she has a keen interest in the field of trauma and trauma intervention. She has written her dissertation on psychological interventions for affect dysregulation in complex post-traumatic stress disorder, going on to consider interventions that demonstrate suitability for use in South Africa. She hopes that her PsySSA TVD membership, coupled with her understanding of trauma and suitable interventions, will help her play a part in actioning change against trauma and violence.
Lethu Nhlumayo is a clinical psychologist currently completing his community service at Brandvlei Correctional Centre, where he provides psychological care to offenders with the purpose of promoting rehabilitation and mental well-being. He has an interest in working in men’s mental health and understanding trauma in the South African context. His hope is to continue growing in my profession and use my expertise in mental health to inspire mental wellness.