Jacques Pretorius is a clinical psychologist registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). He has worked in various private and public sectors of mental health, including both private and government psychiatric settings. Currently, Jacques is a full-time lecturer in the Department of Clinical Psychology at SMU where he is involved in training undergraduate and postgraduate students who are pursuing degrees in clinical psychology, psychiatry, and medicine. His clinical and research interests include postmodern epistemology, medical psychology, and the philosophy & ethics of mental health and psychopathology. He has authored scientific publications and has attended and spoken at local and international congresses.
Recent Posts
- The Psychology Career Compass Series – Part 1 – Recording Out Now!
- What’s the Most Pressing Issue for Psychologists in Public Service Today, and How Can We Address It?
- Call for Nominations – Associate Editors and Assistant Editors: South African Journal of Psychology
- TVD Webinar: Integrating through Narrative: An Introduction to Narrative Exposure Therapy for Trauma-Focused Care
- DRM Webinar: Re-grounding Psychological Science: Why Realism Transcends the Methodological Divide
- World Health Day – 7 April 2025
- PsyCast: From the President’s Desk – Episode 1
- Notice from the HPCSA: Temporary Hold on Developmental Pathways Programme