Kimona

Kimona Premjith, MA

Clinical Psychologist

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“I work with adults mainly experiencing Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Grief, Relationships & Stress and Burnout. Providing short-term brain-based therapy using BWRT, alongside longer-term insight-oriented therapy.”

About me

I’m a Clinical Psychologist based in Hyde Park, Sandton, working with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, workplace stress and burnout, life transitions, and difficulties with self-esteem and self-worth. I work particularly with high-functioning adults who may appear to be coping well but feel stuck, overwhelmed or unable to move forward. My approach is structured and focused, with an emphasis on identifying and shifting the patterns that keep symptoms and difficulties in place. I am trained in BrainWorking Recursive Therapy (BWRT), a neuroscience-informed, short-term approach that can be used to target unwanted emotional and cognitive responses. The aim is to help reduce symptoms and restore everyday functioning. For clients who want to understand themselves more deeply, I also offer longer-term insight-oriented therapy. This work explores recurring patterns, relationships and life experiences to develop greater self-understanding and support lasting change. I have a particular interest in men's mental health, fertility and maternal mental health, including the emotional impact of infertility, pregnancy, pregnancy loss and the transition to parenthood. I offer individual therapy both in person at The Hyding in Hyde Park and online.

Approach

I am a Certified Practitioner in BrainWorking Recursive Therapy (BWRT). My approach to is structured, focused and short-term with a clear emphasis on identifying and targeting the patterns that drive distress. Sessions are purposeful and goal-oriented, working to reduce symptoms such as anxiety, low mood and intrusive thoughts so clients can function more freely in their daily lives. The process is efficient and collaborative, aimed at helping clients experience relief and move forward with greater ease and a stronger sense of control. My goal is to equip clients with the tools they need to lead more fulfilling, meaningful lives. BrainWorking Recursive Therapy (BWRT), is a model of psychology and psychotherapy created by UK professional therapist, Terence Watts, MCGI. It's a totally confidential method that doesn't require you to reveal your private information or personal secrets to your therapist and is carried out in a completely conscious state. It doesn’t use hypnosis or any mystical concepts- it’s completely logical, practical and down-to-earth. It only requires you to know what you want to change in your life, for it to be completely successful. Only Certified Practitioners have been trained to deliver BWRT and all have to adhere to a strict ethical code. Find out more at http://www.bwrt.org.
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Languages:

English

Fees:

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In-person & Online

Services

I provide therapy for adults navigating a range of emotional and mental health challenges. My areas of focus include depression and anxiety, grief and loss, childhood trauma and PTSD, workplace stress and burnout, self-worth and self-esteem issues, relationship difficulties, infertility and maternal mental health.

Services Offered:

  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • BWRT (Brain Working Recursive Therapy)

    A therapy that works with the brain's natural response patterns to change unwanted reactions before they reach conscious awareness.

Works With:

  • Adults
  • Individuals

Area of expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • 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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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Pregnancy & Fertility Issues

    The emotional and psychological dimensions of pregnancy, fertility treatment, pregnancy loss, or the transition to parenthood.

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  • Women's Issues

    Psychological challenges more commonly experienced by women, including gender-based stress, reproductive health concerns, body image, caregiving burden, and societal expectations.

  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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  • Phobias

    Intense, irrational fears of specific objects or situations, such as flying, heights, or spiders, that lead to avoidance and limit daily life.

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  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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Professional Title:

  • Clinical Psychologist

    An advanced mental health professional trained to assess and treat a wide range of difficulties, from anxiety and depression to trauma and complex conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)

Clinical Psychologist

Registration: PS0148229

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Qualifications

Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology

University of the Witwatersrand

Year: 2021

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology

University of the Witwatersrand

Year: 2018

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology

University of the Witwatersrand

Year: 2017

Service Areas

The Hyding

In-person & Online

Hyde Park

Sandton, Gauteng 2196

South Africa

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