Analyze.me- Dr Shariefa Hendricks- Clinical psychologist

Parents with young children are psycho-educated on understanding and managing behavioral problems, and other disorders (ADHD, Slow school progress, Oppositional defiant disorder, Enuresis et cetera). Clients learn how to overcome these through an understanding of how a combination of attachment needs and attachment injuries, relational factors, life experiences, negative thought patterns and contribute to the quality of their lives and relationships, and how these impact adult relationships, be it personal, romantic or collegial. Children are given an opportunity through play therapy techniques to work on issues of anger and rage in a safe environment.

Shariefa’s works from a multi-theoretical framework and assesses client’s suitability for particular types of therapeutic modalities. Shariefa does not believe in ‘one size fits all” intervention strategies, instead tailors interventions according to the clients problems, support system, psychological mindedness, level of insight and ego functioning. Each client is assessed and given an individualized treatment plan.

Shariefa’s areas of interest and expertise include Emotion focused couple’s therapy, depression, anxiety, self-esteem enhancement, phobias, grief, bereavement and loss, trauma, relationship issues, su***de management, a range of clinical and career issues. Shariefa also offers career assessment and counselling to Grade 12 and university learners. She currently works in Student Support Services at the University of KwaZulu Natal where she regularly facilitates workshops on Time management, stress management, learning styles and exam preparation. Both individual and group psychotherapy are offered to students who present with a range of personal, career and psychological issues.

Her special interest areas also include clinical supervision, training and coaching. She regularly attends continuous professional development workshops to keep up-to-date with the latest research and training in psychology. She is a member of the Durban Private Practitioner’s groups (DPPG), attends the annual conference hosted by the Psychological Society of South Africa (PSySSA) and participates in regular peer supervision. Shariefa has training in Brainworking Recursive Therapy (BWRT) Level 1 and Level 2 (Identity and personality) and Transformational coaching and weight management.

For an appointment or more information contact Analyze-me- Clinical psychologist on 0822977999 or via email at [email protected].