by PsySSA-Web Support | Oct 24, 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 Web Admin | Oct 24, 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 24, 2025
Nokukhanya Magwegwe is a psychology Honours graduate with a strong interest in research, community psychology, and student well-being. She has presented her Honours mini-thesis findings at the 8th Southern African Students’ Psychology Conference, reflecting both her strong interest in research and her commitment to making psychological knowledge accessible and meaningful to wider audiences. Her volunteer work with the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) and the Johannesburg Parent and Child Counselling Centre (JPCCC) has centred on community engagement and empowerment. In these roles, Nokukhanya has worked with children, parents, and community members, applying psychological knowledge as a practical resource to strengthen resilience, promote well-being, and foster supportive environments. These experiences have shaped her passion for psychology as a means of addressing real-world challenges and expanding access to mental health support. Her current professional interests lie in creating inclusive, supportive, and empowering spaces for emerging psychologists. Her contributions to the PsySSA Student Divisions’s Research and Information Team reflect her passion for bridging research and practice, as well as her commitment to amplifying student voices within the discipline. Looking ahead, she aspires to further her postgraduate studies and build a career that integrates research, practice and accessible knowledge-sharing. She is dedicated to advancing psychology as a driver of empowerment, resilience, and social change in South Africa.
by PsySSA-Web Support | Oct 24, 2025
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.
by PsySSA-Web Support | Oct 24, 2025
Geraldine Franciscus is a Counselling Psychologist, the Head of the Psychology Department, a Senior Psychology Lecturer, and Supervisor at Cornerstone Institute. She has been in academic higher education for over 20 years. She has a special interest in Brain Working Recursive Therapy and Solution Focussed Brief Therapy and its application in the South African context.
Geraldine enjoys being involved in collaborative research. Some of this research has resulted in a publication in the International Journal of Higher Education and Democracy: “Assessing the Impact of Outcomes-Based Education, Family Dynamics, and Psychosocial Stressors on Student Academic Adjustment in South Africa”. She is passionate about promoting community mental health and well-being.
She is an executive member of the Psychological Society of South Africa’s Counselling Psychology Division (SAACP), as the former Chair (2019-2021) and Vice Chair of the division (2017-2019) and Vice Chair (2025-2027). She is currently and executive member of the Community and Social Psychology Division and the Vice Chair of the Division for 2025-2027. Geraldine runs part-time counselling private practice.
