by PsySSA-Web Support | Oct 25, 2025
Kendall is a Lecturer and BPsych Practicum Coordinator at Cornerstone Institute, where she plays a pivotal role in training and mentoring future Registered Counsellors. A Registered Counsellor and Clinical Pastoral Counsellor, Kendall runs a private practice, offering counselling in Cape Town.
She holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Pastorate (Cum Laude) from Stellenbosch University, a Psychology Honours (Cum Laude), and a Bachelor of Theology (Summa Cum Laude) from Cornerstone Institute. Her work reflects a deep passion for the integration of faith and psychology. Kendall has presented at the PsySSA Annual Psychology Congress on topics including the intersection of faith and psychology, the role of Registered Counsellors in South Africa, and the training of BPsych students. Her academic interests extend to systemic approaches to well-being, intergenerational responsibility, and holistic models of care.Kendall is actively involved in academic committees, curriculum development, and the professional training of Registered Counsellors. Beyond academia, she contributes to talks, podcasts, and community initiatives that promote accessible, holistic mental health care.In her role as Vice Chairperson of the RCP Division of PsySSA, Kendall is committed to strengthening advocacy for, and the understanding of, the role of the Registered Counsellor in South Africa. She is passionate about encouraging Registered Counsellors to embrace their professional identity and to recognise the vital role they play in expanding accessible, community-oriented, and impactful mental health care.
by PsySSA-Web Support | Oct 25, 2025
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.
by Web Admin | Oct 25, 2025
Barry is a clinical psychologist who has experience in working within both the private and state sectors in primary, secondary and tertiary settings. These have been in correctional and rehabilitative contexts. He has presented at several conference both internationally and locally on a variety of topics. His focus is primarily on working with children and adolescents, however, not exclusively to. His areas of special interest are behavioural problems, trauma, family and parenting challenges, substance use and abuse difficulties, chronic pain management, life stage adjustment difficulties, neuropsychology in rehabilitative and forensic contexts.
by PsySSA-Web Support | Oct 25, 2025
Nomagugu Ngwenya is researcher at the University of South Africa’s (UNISA) Institute for Social and Health Sciences (ISHS) and a PhD candidate in the university. She holds a Master’s degree in Psychology from the University of the Witwatersrand, in which she pursued her research interests in critical social psychology, or more specifically, race, gender and identity theories. Through her doctoral study and work at the Institute, her research interests have expanded to include participatory research approaches, decolonial psychosocial healing interventions and more broadly, community psychology. Through her work, Nomagugu seeks to address persisting inequalities in contemporary society, and advocate for marginalised identities
by PsySSA-Web Support | Oct 25, 2025
Dr Matome Jack Mashiapata is registered as an Educational Psychologist with the Health Professions Council of SA (HPCSA) with over three decades of experience as a Lecturer in teacher training college, High school teacher, an Educational Specialist in the Psychological services of the Department of Education, Student counsellor and Manager of services for students with disabilities in higher education.
