THE QUESTIONS WE CARRY HUMANITY & TECHNOLOGY

When technology can simulate empathy, what makes therapeutic connection distinctly human?

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Building a Unified, Relevant, and Responsive Psychology

Dr Lingum Pillay

Lingum G. Pillay is a Clinical and Neuropsychologist with a PhD in Behavioural Medicine and over three decades of experience in clinical practice, neuropsychological assessment, trauma intervention, and medico-legal consultation. His work spans diverse populations and contexts within South Africa, with a strong focus on dynamic psychotherapeutic interventions, resilience building, and culturally responsive psychological practice. Dr. Pillay is passionate about bridging science and service, fostering mentorship, and advancing contextually grounded approaches to mental health. He currently serves as the Vice Chair of the South African Society of Clinical Psychology (SASCP), a division of PsySSA.