Practice No: 0763667
HPCSA No: PS 0136921
Registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
and the Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF)
About
I am a Clinical Psychologist registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and the Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF) working in private practice. My practice is centrally located in Parkwood, Johannesburg
Training
I completed my internship within the Adult Inpatient Psychiatric Ward at Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital and the Pediatric Psychiatric Ward (Ward 80) at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital. My community service year was completed at Rahima Moosa Mother & Child Hospital in the Outpatient Child Psychology/Psychiatry Department.
AREAS OF INTEREST
Awareness and adjustment
Adjusting to significant events and changes (work, marriage, parenting, loss, trauma etc.).
Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety / Panic / Phobias / OCD
Attachment Disorder
Attachment patterns and problems
Behavioural Issues
Behavioural difficulties (anger, aggression, impulsivity, conduct disorder, oppositional and defiant behaviour)
Therapeutic Approach
Having been employed within the public and private sector in the United States and South Africa, I have experience in working with individuals from diverse populations and backgrounds, with a wide variety of concerns. My therapeutic style is informed by dynamic psychotherapy and I focus on providing a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space to explore the individual’s unique experiences and needs. I offer short and long term therapy for children, adolescents and adults to facilitate healing, self-awareness, and resilience with regard to the stressors of everyday life challenges as well as acute and chronic mental illness.
Bereavement
Bereavement / Grief / Loss
Depression
Bipolar / Depression / Post Natal Depression
stress management
Burnout / Stress Management / Coping Skills
Disability and Illness
Disability and Illness
Family and/or Relationship difficulties
Family and/or Relationship difficulties
LGBTIQA+ affirmative support
LGBTIQA+ affirmative support
Personality disorders
Personality disorders/traits (e.g. self-harm, suicidal behaviour, substance use, identity difficulties)
Personal Development
Self-exploration and personal development
Self-Confidence
Self-Esteem / Self-Worth / Self-Confidence
Trauma Debriefing
Trauma Debriefing (Loss, miscarriage, domestic violence, sexual, physical and emotional abuse, rape, assault, hijacking, accidents, childhood trauma)
Somatic and Conversion disorders
I have a special interest in working with Somatic and Conversion disorders (physical problems with a strong emotional component) E.g. seizures, auto-immune diseases, asthma, chest pain, psoriasis, eczema and stomach ulcers)
Services offered
VISIT TO THE PSYCHOLOGIST
Schedule an appointment with me.
Call me.
Bookings are done via email and via the appointment form on this website.
Multiple Rooms
I currently hold two rooms, make sure you select a room most convenient for you.
Billing
I run a cash practice and my consultation fees are charged according to medical aid rates. Please check your respective medical aid to understand your benefits. Also, view the link below.
CONTACT
Feel free to contact me via the details below.
Address
Parkwood Medical Centre 46 Ashford Road Parkwood.
Contact number
Monday - Friday 27711919615
Email address
Send your query here. jennie.ashwal@gmail.com
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