by PsySSA-Web Support | Oct 24, 2025
Bianca Barnard is a Clinical Psychologist in private practice in Durban North, KwaZulu-Natal. She holds a Master of Social Science in Clinical Psychology and has clinical experience across a range of settings, including tertiary psychiatric, provincial, and district-level hospitals in KwaZulu-Natal.
Her lived experience and extensive work with trauma survivors informed her Master’s research, which explored interventions for affect dysregulation in complex trauma. She considered clinically relevant and contextually appropriate approaches for use in the South African context; where trauma exposure is prevalent and resources for intervention are scarce . Bianca’s clinical interests include nervous system regulation, trauma recovery, and the psychological impact of chronic stress and violence.
As Vice Chairperson of the PsySSA Trauma and Violence Division, Bianca is committed to ethical, socially responsive psychological practice and hopes, through her clinical work and involvement with PsySSA, to contribute to ongoing dialogue and advocacy efforts related to trauma and violence.
by PsySSA-Web Support | Oct 23, 2025
Anne Kramers-Olen obtained her Masters degree in Social Science (Clinical Psychology) from the then named University of Natal (Pietermaritzburg campus). She completed her internship at the Midlands Hospital Complex in Pietermaritzburg during 1998 and is currently employed at Fort Napier Hospital. She has worked in the public and private sector, and has published papers in the area of ethics, forensics, intellectual disability and psychosocial rehabilitation. She is an associate editor of the South African Journal of Psychology and honorary lecturer at the Department of Behavioural Medicine, University of KwaZulu-Natal.
by PsySSA-Web Support | Oct 23, 2025
Rivendri Govender is an Educational Psychologist in private practice at Japari Remedial School, with a Master of Social Sciences in Educational Psychology from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. She serves as a research supervisor to postgraduate psychology students at the IIE Varsity College and leads mental health advocacy initiatives through the KZN Mental Health Advocacy Group through her role as a Project Coordinator. Featured in national media for her work, Rivendri is passionate about autism support, inclusive education, and creating accessible, stigma-free mental health spaces across South Africa.
by PsySSA-Web Support | Oct 23, 2025
Duduzile Lorraine Nyathi is interested in student empowerment, mental health awareness, and inclusive leadership. She holds a BA Honours in Psychology (cum laude), a BA in Health Sciences and Social Services (cum laude) and a MA in Psychology (UNISA). An active PsySSA member since 2022, she served as an Additional Subcommittee Member in the RISE Student Division (2022–2024). She has also serves as a mentor to Honours Psychology students through the National Mentorship Programme, further reflecting her commitment to student development and empowerment. Her leadership experience includes leading impactful programmes with strong project management, communications, and MEAL skills to advance organizational goals. She has completed online training with the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG), the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Financial Education Programme, and various other capacity-building courses aimed at strengthening leadership and advocacy. Miss Nyathi is also a YALI RLC SA Civic Leadership alumna, a Peace Ambassador with the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), and an active member of Amnesty International’s Youth Power Action Network. Additionally, a selected participant of the Online Youth Capacity Building Training organized by AU-CIEFFA and ImpactHER. As the elected Secretary/Treasurer of PsySSA’s SD, she is dedicated to encouraging psychology students to thrive and remain relevant through mentorship and access to resources for their development.
by PsySSA-Web Support | Oct 23, 2025
Quraisha Baig is a Clinical Psychologist based in Pietermaritzburg, and practising at Psych Care. She provides psychotherapy for adults and adolescents, with a focus on trauma, resilience, and transformation. Her clinical work integrates evidence-based approaches with BrainWorking Recursive Therapy (BWRT®), in which she is an accredited practitioner, and she has presented her work on BWRT at national and international psychology congresses.
Alongside individual and couples therapy, Quraisha offers psycho-legal assessments, reflecting her interest in the intersections of psychology, law, and public service. She also expresses an interest in non-verbal forms of communication as a means of therapeutic self expression, which includes art to foster healing, self-expression, and connection to our authentic ways of communication.
Quraisha has been featured in podcasts, community media, and public forums discussing mental wellness and the psychological impact of trauma, highlighting her commitment to making mental health support accessible and contextually relevant. Her practice ethos emphasises resilience, neuroplasticity, and inclusive care for diverse populations.
