Dr. Ottilia Brown , PhD. (South Africa)

I primarily work with adults and I enjoy taking a holistic approach to treatment. For me the therapeutic journey is a collaborative one in which both client and therapist commit to the journey. I am eclectically trained and hence will tailor the therapeutic approach to the needs of the client. The basis of all I do in therapy is rooted in demonstrating genuineness, empathy, compassion, and upholding the highest standards of ethical practice. My goal is always that the client’s experience in therapy will pave the way for seeking psychological assistance in the future and engender trust and confidence in the profession. 
 
I am a registered clinical psychologist since 2002 and have worked at in- and outpatient psychiatric facilities and psychology clinics; in academia as a lecturer, clinical and research supervisor and program coordinator; and in part-time private practice. Prior to joining The LightHouse Arabia I was employed as a Principal Clinical Psychologist at a tertiary public hospital in South Africa where I managed the Clinical Psychology Department, consulted with patients from many walks of life presenting with mental health challenges and life-changing/lifethreatening medical conditions, and conducted and published research. I therefore have extensive experience in the fields of clinical psychology and health psychology. I also have experience in delivering seminars and workshops on topics like grief, stress management and burnout and I am an accredited Mental Health First Aid instructor. I enjoy writing on a range of psychological topics including resilience, self-care, finding meaning, stress and burnout. I can provide therapy in English and Afrikaans. 

Works with Clients:
Adults (25 yrs+)

Languages:
English, Afrikaans

Services Offered

• Individual Therapy

Treatment Approaches

• Schema Therapy
• Brainworking Recursive Therapy 
• Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
• Integrative Therapy
• Narrative Therapy

Presenting Concerns

General Concerns:

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

Relationship Concerns:

• General dissatisfaction or improvement of romantic relationships
• Affairs, infidelity and intimacy-related concerns in romantic relationships
• Divorce, separation and break-ups in romantic relationships
• Non-romantic and non-familial relationship concerns
• Family and family relationship concerns

Women's Wellbeing:

• Pregnancy, IVF, fertility and pre/post-natal concerns
• Menopause and female life transitions

Trauma:

• Trauma or traumatic events (past or historic)

Qualifications & Memberships

• PhD, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa 
• M.A in Clinical Psychology, University of Port Elizabeth, South Africa (cum laude) 
• Honors in Psychology, University of Port Elizabeth, South Africa (cum laude)  
• B.A in Psychology, Sociology 
• Registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
• Registered with the Dubai Health Authority (DHA)