Pumza Phakathi Clinical Psychologist Pretoria

Pumza Phakathi Clinical Psychologist Pretoria

About

Pumza Phakathi is a Clinical Psychologist registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA – PS 0117986) and the Board of Health Funders (BHF) – Practice no: 0689327. With extensive experience in hospitals, universities, the Defence Force (SANDF), and the Department of Correctional Services (DCS), Pumza has developed a deep understanding of the human psyche.

Pumza offers comprehensive psychological services, including psychotherapy, psycho-diagnostic assessments, and psycho-legal assessments. Her practice is built on a foundation of compassion, expertise, and a commitment to helping individuals overcome life’s challenges.

Services

Psychotherapy:

• Individual therapy for children and adults
• Couple’s therapy
• Family therapy

Medico-legal Services:

Psychological assessment involves using scientifically validated techniques to measure human functioning. These assessments provide valuable insights into psychiatric diagnosis, psychotherapy, intellectual and neuropsychological functioning, and personality patterns.

Assessments offered:

• RAF Assessments
• Neuropsychological Assessments
• Traumatic Brain Injury

Additional Information

Pumza Phakathi has a special interest in psychology and chronic illness, loss, grief and bereavement counselling, trauma debriefing, anxiety and fears, adjustment problems, stress management, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, and substance use disorder.

Qualifications:

• Masters in Clinical Psychology (University of the Western Cape)
• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology (University of the Western Cape)
• Bachelor of Arts (University of the Western Cape)
• Currently a Ph.D. candidate at the University of South Africa (UNISA)