Dr Marcia Zikhali – Clinical Psychologist – Die Hoewes

Dr Marcia Zikhali – Clinical Psychologist – Die Hoewes

Dr Marcia Zikhali – Clinical Psychologist – Die Hoewes practices at Vista Clinic, where she provides specialist psychological care to adolescents and adults. She holds a B Psych Hons from a South African university, an M Soc Sci in Clinical Psychology, and completed a PhD in Psychology at the University of Limpopo. Early in her career, she worked within the Gauteng Department of Social Development, facilitating the “LUV” intergenerational dialogues programme—teaching parents to Listen, Understand, and Validate their children’s experiences. Consequently, she brings both academic insight and hands-on expertise to every treatment plan.

Moreover, Dr Zikhali has served in inpatient and outpatient settings, honing her skills in integrated mental health assessments, trauma-informed care, and group facilitation. Therefore, each consultation reflects a truly holistic approach—one that addresses biological, psychological, and social factors. Furthermore, she remains active in continuing professional development, attending workshops on CBT, EMDR, and mindfulness-based interventions to ensure her practice remains cutting-edge.

Services

Our multidisciplinary team at Vista Clinic combines advanced technology with compassionate, patient-centred strategies, offering:

• Comprehensive psychological assessments using structured clinical interviews and validated digital tools to clarify diagnoses.

• Individual psychotherapy, including cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), EMDR, and mindfulness-based techniques for trauma and stress-related conditions.

• Adolescent and adult therapy tailored to developmental needs, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and substance-use issues.

• Family and couples counselling to strengthen communication, resolve conflicts, and promote healthier relationships.

• Group therapy programmes fostering peer support, skill-building workshops, and psychoeducation in resilience and coping strategies.

• Crisis intervention services, available on-site and via teletherapy, for urgent emotional support and stabilization.

• Psychoeducational workshops covering stress management, relapse prevention, and emotional regulation to empower clients beyond the clinic.

• Preventative mental health talks for schools, workplaces, and community groups, focusing on early identification and intervention.

Each service uses collaborative goal-setting and ongoing digital progress tracking, ensuring that clients remain active partners in their own recovery journey.

Additional Information

Dr Zikhali collaborates closely with psychiatrists, occupational therapists, and social workers, thereby ensuring truly holistic care across all dimensions of health. Moreover, Vista Clinic’s landscaped garden areas provide a serene backdrop for mindfulness exercises and reflective therapy, reinforcing the mind-body connection.

In addition, our day-clinic programmes combine intensive individual and group sessions with flexible scheduling, so clients can maintain daily routines while receiving structured support. Consequently, patients benefit from continuity and momentum in treatment. Furthermore, Dr Zikhali leads and contributes to multicentre research projects on emerging interventions—such as digital cognitive remediation and telehealth-enhanced care models—keeping her practice at the forefront of innovation.

Overall, she emphasises open communication, shared decision-making, and empathetic partnership at every stage of treatment. Therefore, you’re invited to schedule a session today to experience personalized psychological services that empower your journey toward lasting resilience and well-being.