Most people at some stage in their lives experience problems or challenges that they perceive as overwhelming. These problems/challenges may be of a personal/interpersonal nature and present in the home/education/work environment. People benefit from talking/working through their problems/challenges with a Psychologist. Research shows that after psychological intervention people generally rate themselves as:
- Feeling happier
- Coping better
- Being more in control of their lives
- Experiencing a sense of inner peace and connectedness with nature
Psychological intervention usually involves:
- Identifying the problems/challenges
- Verbalizing thoughts and feelings surrounding the problems/challenges
- Obtaining professional opinion on the matter
- Deciding on a plan of action
- Activating and monitoring the plan which is aimed at achieving particular objectives
Dr Bernhardt is a registered Psychologist who specializes in the fields of:
- Counselling
- Forensic / Psycho–legal
- Divorce and Family Mediation
- Parenting Plans and Maintenance Agreements
Her chosen therapy approach is Cognitive-Behavioral / Social-Cognitive.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Arts at Rhodes University
- Honours Degree in Psychology at the University of South Africa
- Masters Degree by Coursework in Psychology at the University of Natal
- Doctoral Degree in Psychology at the Rand Afrikaans University
Member of the following Professional Boards:
- Health Professions Council of South Africa (PS 0055115)
- Psychological Society of South Africa (BER 001)
- Board of Healthcare Funders (Pr No. 086 000 8644799)
- Certified Divorce and Family Mediator accredited by the South African Association of Mediators (S.A.A.M.)
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