Dr Biva Naik – Clinical Psychologist – Zwavelpoort

Dr Biva Naik – Clinical Psychologist – Zwavelpoort

Dr Biva Naik – Clinical Psychologist – Zwavelpoort brings over a decade of dedicated mental health expertise to private practice. Graduating with a BSocSci (Hons) in Clinical Psychology from UKZN and completing her PhD in Clinical and Consulting Psychology at UNISA, she bases her work on rigorous research and compassionate care. Furthermore, she holds advanced training in Brainworking Recursive Therapy (BWRT), clinical hypnotherapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy, ensuring every session integrates cutting-edge techniques.

Moreover, Dr Naik consults with children, teenagers, adults, and couples, addressing a broad spectrum of challenges such as trauma and PTSD, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, bipolar mood disorder, and stress and burnout. Consequently, clients receive personalized interventions that foster resilience and long-term growth. Ultimately, her mission remains to empower individuals to overcome past hurts and live fulfilling lives in the present.

In addition, she contributes to professional development by attending local and international conferences, thereby staying current with advances in neuropsychology, women’s mental health, and forensic/psycho-legal assessments. As a result, her practice remains both innovative and evidence-based.

Services

• Individual Psychotherapy for anxiety, depression, emotional eating, and stress management

• Trauma Therapy employing BWRT, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and hypnotherapeutic techniques

• Couples Therapy and pre-marital counselling to strengthen communication and resolve conflict

• Family & Divorce Mediation offering structured support during separation and transition

• Solution-Focused Therapy for rapid, goal-oriented behavioural change

• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills training to enhance emotional regulation

• Clinical Hypnotherapy for habit change, phobia reduction, and anxiety relief

• Psychological Coaching on work-family enrichment and life-balance strategies

• Women’s Mental Health Support, including fertility-related issues and post-partum depression

• Forensic & Psycho-Legal Assessments to inform legal processes with objective findings

• Neuropsychological Screening for cognitive function, memory, and executive skills

• Grief Counselling and bereavement support to facilitate healing after significant loss

• Teletherapy Consultations via secure video platform for flexible follow-up

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Additional Information

Dr Naik practices in a serene consultation suite within Zwavelstream Clinic, which upholds rigorous confidentiality and ethical standards. Moreover, the facility employs a secure electronic medical record system, ensuring seamless coordination across multidisciplinary teams. Families appreciate the calm waiting areas, which feature soft lighting, comfortable seating, and soothing décor.

In this supportive environment, she collaborates regularly with psychiatrists, occupational therapists, and social workers to design truly integrated care plans. Additionally, the clinic hosts monthly peer-review workshops on topics such as neuroplasticity, trauma-informed care, and innovations in psychotherapy, thereby fostering continuous quality improvement.

Furthermore, strict infection-control protocols, including thorough room sanitization between appointments, guarantee patient safety. Extended evening hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays accommodate busy schedules, while weekend slots are available for urgent care needs. Overall, BrainLife’s Zwavelpoort centre—under Dr Naik’s leadership—offers a welcoming atmosphere where every client receives undivided attention, expert guidance, and compassionate support.

Finally, take the first step toward better mental health by scheduling your personalized assessment today.