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Dr Vicky Downing Ph.D. (Psych), M Ed, BA Hons (Psych), HDE

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Experienced psychologist; special interests: assessment, ADHD, families in transition (divorce/ separation), psycho-legal (forensic) and psychotherapy. I work online and in-person.

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Psychologist (Educational),  Family Mediator

M Ed - UNISA - 2013
B.A. Hons (Psychology) - UJ (formerly RAU) - 1997
HDE - UNISA - 1999
B.A. - UJ (formerly RAU) - 1996
Ph.D. Psychology - University of Cape Town - 2024


Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) - Psychologist
Educational Psychologists Association of South Africa (EPASSA) - Member
South African Association of Mediators (SAAM) - Family Mediator


Bardene, Boksburg.  Rynfield, Benoni. 



Services

Psychotherapy and play therapy

Trauma counselling

Parental guidance

Assessments: psycho-educational, concessions/ accommodations, psycho-legal, emotional

Family mediator

Work in-person and online

MY FEES:

  • Insurance accepted

Online Consultation
  • Online consultations offered

I AM FLUENT IN:
  • Afrikaans
  • English

I WORK WITH:
  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Children
  • Families
  • Individuals

CORE SERVICES:

  • Assessment (Custody)
  • Assessment (Forensic)
  • Assessment (Psycho-Educational)
  • Consultation
  • Counselling (Trauma)
  • Psychotherapy (Individual)
  • Therapy (Adolescents)
  • Therapy (Child)

SCOPE OF PRACTICE:
  • Adolescent Counselling
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attention Deficit Disorders
  • Behavioural and Emotional Problems
  • Child and/or Adolescent Issues
  • Child Stress and Trauma
  • Depression
  • Divorce and/or Separation
  • Parenting Issues
  • Trauma Counselling

Approach

Brain-based techniques (including hypnotherapy, eye position work), DBT, CBT, client-centred, and Gestalt





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Guiding Hands Therapy Centre
Bardene
Boksburg
Gauteng
1459
South Africa

Benoni practice
Rynfield
Benoni
Gauteng
1514
South Africa

www.guidinghands.co.za
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