Kirsten Nefdt , MA (South Africa)

Clinical Psychologist

We each have our own story to tell… a reason for who we are currently, and who we are becoming. For me, it is one of the greatest honours and privileges to be able to walk a journey with those who choose to let me into their stories.

I value a relational approach to therapy and I work with kindness, compassion, and warmth. My passion and expertise is in working with children, adolescents, teenagers, young adults, and their families.

I believe in creating a safe therapeutic space, where one can feel equipped to be their true, authentic self, and each client relationship is treated with utmost importance. I enjoy working holistically from a multidisciplinary team perspective, as well as from a client-centered approach. This means that each person's therapeutic journey is different, and tailored to their unique, individual needs.

I have experience working in both public and private sectors in Cape Town, South Africa, in psychiatric, forensic, and neurodevelopmental settings.

Expertise

Neurodevelopmental Conditions (e.g., Autism, Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder).

Parent Guidance

Childhood Behavioural Difficulties

Anxiety Disorders

Depressive Disorders

Bipolar and Related Disorders

Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders

Eating Disorders

Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Dissociative Disorders

Grief and Loss

Risk Assessment

Psychometric Assessment

Tools

Psychotherapy
Child-led Therapy
Play Therapy
DIR Floortime - Level 1
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Art Therapy
Mindfulness
Systems Therapy
Evidence-based practice

Qualifications & Memberships

Master of Arts, Specialising in Clinical Psychology, University of Cape Town (South Africa) - Cum Laude
Bachelor of Social Science, Honours, Specialising in Psychology, University of Cape Town (South Africa)
Bachelor of Social Science, University of Cape Town (South Africa)
Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
Registration with the Dubai Health Authority (DHA)