Mrs Anja Pollard
Music Therapist
“I support clients in their journeys of becoming resilient and fulfilled human beings by using different methods rooted in arts. It's therapy, but different!”
About Me
Approach
Ask a quick question or arrange a time to meet.
Services
Services Offered:
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Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.
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Music Therapy
A form of therapy that uses music (listening, playing, or creating) as a medium for emotional expression, mood regulation, and healing.
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Psychotherapy
In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.
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Works With:
- •Adolescents
- •Adults
- •Couples
- •Groups
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
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Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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Grief & Loss
The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.
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Stress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
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Personal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.
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Postnatal or Perinatal Depression
Depression occurring during pregnancy or in the months following childbirth, affecting mood, energy, bonding with the baby, and daily functioning.
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Dream Work
The exploration of dream content (themes, symbols, and emotions) to gain insight into unconscious feelings, conflicts, and desires.
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Trauma Therapy
Therapeutic approaches specifically designed to help people process and recover from traumatic experiences.
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Professional Title:
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Music Therapist
A therapist who uses music (listening, playing, or creating) to support emotional expression, regulation, and healing. No musical ability needed.
Qualifications
University of Pretoria
American Music and Imagery Assiciation
Mandala Assessment Research Instrument
Registrations
Health Professions Council Of South Africa (HPCSA); Board of Health Funders (BHF)
Arts Therapist, Psychotherapist