Christine Kritzas , M.A. (South Africa)

I am committed to exploring and developing every person’s individuality and unique potential in a collaborative therapeutic relationship. I treat every intervention in a holistic manner whereby I adapt my approach to accommodate the needs of the individual who is seeking professional help. I am informed by systemic, narrative and cognitive-behavioral therapies and I hold the belief that the correct choice of treatment modality for each individual is essential to ensure a good response to the intervention. 

With over fifteen years of experience as a practicing Psychologist, Christine Kritzas has worked extensively with adults and children. She has also worked within the corporate sector, providing seminars, trainings, and Transformational Counseling to executives. Christine was a guest speaker at EXPO2020, and is a frequent guest on radio and has contributed to publications such as Gulf News, Khaleej Times and The National. She is also the creator of a children's board game, SmartHeart^®, which aims at developing emotionally intelligent kids (www.smartheartboardgame.com). 

Works with Clients:
Adolescents (15 yrs+), Adults (18 yrs+)

Languages:
English, Afrikaans

Services Offered

• Individual Therapy
• Parent Intake
• Parental Guidance

Treatment Approaches 

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Schema Therapy
• Solution Focused Therapy
• Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
• Narrative Therapy

Presenting Concerns

General Concerns: 

• Stress
• Anxiety
• Panic attacks
• Low mood or depression
• Personal growth and self-improvement
• Adjustment to recent life events or circumstances (Not trauma)

Specific Concerns: 

• Anger, irritability, emotional outbursts and severe moodswings
• Obsessive, repetitive and ritualistic thinking and behaviour

Relationship Concerns: 

• General dissatisfaction or improvement of romantic relationships
• High conflict and aggression concerns in romantic relationship
• Affairs, infidelity and intimacy-related concerns in romantic relationships
• Divorce, separation and break-ups in romantic relationships
• Parenting and parental relationship concerns

Trauma:

• Trauma or traumatic events (past or historic)

Qualifications & Memberships

• M.A. of Counselling Psychology (UFS – South Africa)
• B.Psych. (UFS – South Africa)
• Registered Member of the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
• FAMAC Accredited Mediator 
• Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Instructor