Dr Del Naidoo
Dr Del Naidoo is registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa Practitioner Psychologist (HPCSA) as a psychologist. He completed his doctoral training in Counselling Psychology at City, University of London in the United Kingdom.
He has worked with people who, having experienced a wide range of personal difficulties, have sought support from Del. Past roles have seen him work in South Africa, the UK and other European countries in the corporate sector, the National Health Service (NHS), NGO’s, higher education and independent practice. His work has included working with individuals, couples and families across various cultural backgrounds, ages and abilities including children, adolescents, and adults.
Del’s experience has seen him work across various settings with the following:
- stress, anxiety or
depression - relationship difficulties
- adjustment and major
life-change issues - motivational problems
- self-esteem difficulties
- race or identity issues
- bereavement issues
- substance misuse and
addictions difficulties - sex or sexuality
difficulties - career or vocational changes
including redundancy and retirement - middle-aged and later-life
transitions - men’s health issues
- phobias
- parental and familial
separations - relationship breakdown or
divorce adjustment - step-families or blended
families - children and adolescents’
adjustment or behavioural difficulties - difficulties related to fostering or adoption
Ongoing professional development ensures that Del remains updated with developments within the fields relevant for his therapeutic work. Of current particular interest to him is evidence-based work such as Mindfulness practice to promote general health, well-being and reduce anxiety; working with client trauma and supporting healthcare professionals in their work within the helping professions.
In addition to training within the psychology field Del has a business background and has worked within the private sector in the telecoms, risk and finance industries. His business and information/communication technology qualifications give him insight into the corporate world and bolsters his experience of working within the public sector and voluntary both within statutory and non-statutory environments.
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Ms. Caitlyn Wong
Ms. Caitlyn Wong is registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa Practitioner Psychologist (HPCSA) as a Counselling Psychologist. She completed her Masters Degree in the Community-Based Counselling Psychology (MACC) program at the University of the Witwatersrand, and completed her internship at PsyCaD at the University of Johannesburg.
Caitlyn cares immensely about topics related to acceptance, diversity, belonging, and allowing ourselves to see the beauty in our cracks. As such, she strives to make her therapy space feel calming and safe.
She has worked with people of various ages and backgrounds, and received training on the Transnet Phelophepa Train. Caitlyn currently works with individuals and couples from various cultural backgrounds, upbringings and ages, ranging from adolescents to adults.
Caitlyn has special interest in working with the following:
- Stress, anxiety or depression
- Relationship difficulties
- Familial issues
- Adjustment issues
- Self-esteem difficulties
- Race or identity issues
- Bereavement issues
- Trauma
Her approach to therapy is focused on adjusting the space to each client’s individual needs. She feels that every story, feeling, and/or emotion is valuable and important. By working through our challenges, we find the strength to shine.