Clinical
Psychology
~Integrated Therapy
Evidence-based therapeutic approaches to gaining insight into life’s challenges.
Greetings, I am William Mokwena,
a Clinical Psychologist proudly registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) with 10 years experience in the health industry. I wholeheartedly believe that therapy is about embarking on a positive journey together. My aim is to empower individuals, working hand in hand with them, to conquer their current challenges. Together, we pave the way for their personal growth and journey toward becoming the person they aspire to be.
Practice Number: 1143484
My Approach to Therapy
In my therapeutic approach, I embrace an integrative perspective. As an integrative psychotherapist, I draw from various therapeutic models, recognizing that each person’s journey is unique. Rather than adhering to a single method, I tailor therapeutic techniques to suit individual needs and circumstances.
Life often presents challenges—trauma, family dynamics, relationship issues, mental health concerns, stressors, and daily obstacles. These experiences can deeply affect relationships, productivity, mood, and overall well-being. You need not navigate these challenges alone. My role here is to support your recovery, growth, and expansion. Together, we’ll strive for your optimal self and guide you through this journey, understanding that starting psychotherapy might feel uncertain or anxious.
I firmly believe that the essence of therapy lies in collaboration. Together, we’ll address your present challenges, enabling you to progress towards your envisioned self. Through psychotherapy, individuals often experience improved relationships, a heightened sense of well-being, increased self-awareness, mastery of oneself, enhanced overall functioning, and the development of interpersonal skills and coping mechanisms.
Remember, therapy is a safe space for your personal evolution. I am committed to accompanying you on this transformative path toward becoming the person you aspire to be.
Book a Consultation
Let’s grab a seat and have a friendly chat. It’s a fantastic way for us to delve deeper into what you’re experiencing and figure out the best treatment plan together, in line with the mental health goals we set. Your comfort and well-being are our primary focus.
Areas of Interest
- Adjustment Disorders
- An adjustment disorder is an emotional or behavioral reaction to a stressful event or change in a person's life.
- Mood disorders
- Mood disorders or affective disorders are described by marked disruptions in emotions (severe lows called depression or highs called hypomania or mania). These are common psychiatric disorders leading to an increase in morbidity and mortality.
- Addiction recovery support
- After completing treatment for drug or alcohol addiction — whether or not it’s upon discharge from a residential treatment facility or while attending counseling or an outpatient program — it is vital to find the appropriate support to help maintain recovery.
- Chronic illness
- Living with or experiencing a chronic illness can result in many adjustments and changes, such as loss of independence and not being able to do all the active things you used to do or usually enjoy. Anxiety and depression are common in people with chronic physical illness.
- hiv-related counselling
- HIV or AIDS counselling provides information and support to people living with HIV to enable them to cope with their diagnosis and illness. It also helps them make the appropriate behaviour changes. Counselling helps people live positively and productively.
- loss and bereavement
- Most people experience grief when they lose something or someone important to them. If these feelings are affecting your life, we can work through it together.
- Anxiety Disorders
- A mental health disorder characterised by feelings of worry, anxiety or fear that are strong enough to interfere with one's daily activities.
- Substance abuse
- Excessive use of psychoactive drugs, such as alcohol, pain medications or illegal drugs can lead to physical, social or emotional harm.
- Depression
- Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. Also called major depressive disorder or clinical depression, it affects how you feel, think and behave and can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems.
- personal development and growth
- The Benefits of Therapy for Personal Growth includes enhancing self-awareness, developing emotional intelligence, and cultivating a deeper understanding of oneself and others. Personal growth is a lifelong journey that allows individuals to tap into their potential, nurture their strengths, and overcome limitations.
- relationship problems
- I can help you and your partner get to the root of your problems, find new ways of communication, and strengthen your connection with one another. By working together, you and your partner can build a stronger relationship and address the conflict you might be having.
- trauma
- Trauma Therapy includes counselling of traumatic situations such as armed robberies, vehicle hi-jacks, abusive relationships, sexual abuse, horrific accidents and death.
My focus is to assist clients gain insight into their life challenges in order to facilitate healing, growth and positive changes in their lives with the purpose of promoting optimal quality of life. I work in collaboration with other health professionals to ensure a holistic approach to care and treatment for client.