About Nguse Psychology Services
Introduction
One of the many commonalities amongst people is that they, at one point, were children. Childhood, and so does growth, is marked by both painful and joyful experiences. Some live with us for the rest of our lives, while others fade with time. Psychotherapy as a form of treatment, and nurturing, assists in the integration of those experiences. The primary aim of psychotherapy is healing and growth.
The healing journey can be difficult as much as it can also be joyful and fulfilling. Therefore, in the therapeutic relationship, I seek to create a warm, safe, and welcoming space where people feel cared for and supported. This is intended to make the healing process less lonely and daunting.
About Siphelele Nguse
Siphelele is a registered clinical psychologist. He completed a Master of Social Sciences at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg campus. He did his internship at Fort Napier. During masters’ and internship, he was trained in a variety of psychotherapeutic modalities, psychometric testing, and forensic psychology assessment. Further, he was also exposed to primary health clinics in some of his placements during internship. Upon completion of internship, he undertook community service at Port Shepstone Regional Hospital.
He primarily uses a psychodynamic approach to psychotherapy; however, he tailors psychotherapy to the person’s needs. He works with individuals and groups ranging from adolescence, adults, and the elderly. He treats trauma and PTSD, depression, bipolar mood disorder, Anxiety, Impulse control and behavioural problems, Substance use and Addiction. He also conducts forensic psychology assessments for court related matters.
Siphelele has also worked with various health-orientated organizations, such as, Anova Health Institute, Lifeline and Rape Crisis Centre, Doctors without Borders (RSA), and Akeso. He is also invested in the production and generation of knowledge and academia. His academic interests include public mental health, health inequity, men’s health and masculinity, and decolonial African-centred psychology.
