Thembela Zini

THEMBELA ZINI

Phone: +27 83 2474 158

Email: thembela.zini@pretoriapsychologists.co.za

Academic Qualifications and Registration

I completed my MA (Counselling Psychology) at Rhodes University in 2021 and I am registered as a Counselling Psychologist (PS 0151902).

I am trained in BWRT Level 1.

Work Experience

I completed my internship at Rhodes Student Counselling Centre and have since been working in a private practice consulting outpatients and inpatients at various psychiatric hospitals.

Interests

I work with children, adolescents and adults facing various psychological difficulties including but not limited to:

  • Depression and anxiety disorders
  • Adjustment disorders
  • Major life challenges
  • Grief and bereavement
  • Career Counselling

Therapeutic Approaches

My work is predominantly informed by Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy and Narrative Therapy. I make use of various techniques from different kinds of therapy modalities to fit my client's individual needs. I work collaboratively with clients because I believe people are experts in their own lives and have the resources needed to reach their psychological well being.

Languages

I am fluent in isiXhosa, isiZulu, English and speak minimal seSotho and sePedi.