Psychologists

Larry worked in public health at Town Hill Hospital before joining Oatlands as Clinical Manager in 2013. Larry works with a talented and caring therapeutic team that meets regularly, both formally and informally, to discuss how best to assist patients in their healing.

Larry tends to works eclectically, drawing on psychological theories that he believes will be most helpful for his clients. His therapeutic interests include Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Schema Therapy, DBT, psycho-dynamic approaches and CBT. 

Lee Buchanan is a Clinical Psychologist. Lee uses a psychodynamic approach to individual depth work. Ecosystemics and Narrative Therapy is the basis for Lee’s group therapy work at Oatlands which brings the perspective of cultural awareness and the idea that one can refuse to be swept along in societal discourse and thereby rescript one’s life authentically.

Quaraisha is a Clinical Psychologist with a keen interest in human behaviour and the way the brains works. She decided to channel her interest into a meaningful career that keeps her interested and intrigued. Quaraisha feels it is important to work in a manner that is respectful to the person at all times using a non judgmental, confidential approach. She works collaboratively with the person in an evidence based manner that aims to establish an authentic relationship regardless of the persons characteristics, culture or social stature.

Marion's therapeutic approach is informed by a psychodynamic perspective within which she incorporates body-based approaches such as Stress and Trauma Release Excercises (TRE) and Somatic Experiencing and Soma Embodiment Touch and Movement.  Marion has a great interest and passion for Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy which adds a unique experiential embodied context to the therapeutic process.

Julia, a Clinical, Counselling and Educational Psychologist, was employed by the then University of Natal, and the current University of KwaZulu-Natal (Pietermaritzburg campus) as a lecturer, and thereafter as the Director of the Student Counselling and Careers Centre. Her interests are many and varied: she works according to her clients’ needs as they reflect on and redefine their sense of self, and meaning of their life.

Dr Mkhize is a qualified Clinical Psychologist with 14 years of experience in the field. She completed her undergraduate degree BA-UNIZULU, Postgraduate degree -Honours BA in UNIZULU, Masters in Clinical Psychology UKZN (PMB) and went on to pursue her PhD in Community Psychology in UNIZULU.

Marissa Morkel is a Clinical Psychologist.

Nandisa is a Counselling Psychologist. Over the last ten years she has had a keen interest in grief work with individuals and groups, working in government and NGOs. She has also supervised and designed programmes on this topic and works with clients to create an experiential healing experience. Nandisa works with adults and children and enjoys helping families come to terms with loss.

Thabo Sekhesa, PhD is an experienced educational psychologist with over 10 years of practice. His work focuses on promoting learning and development, with a strong interest in Afrocentric approaches to psychological interventions and identity formation. Dr. Sekhesa is passionate about integrating culturally relevant perspectives into his practice to support holistic growth and empowerment.

Nabillia Smith is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Howick and Estcourt. Nabillia engages in therapy with children, adolescents and adults. Her therapeutic modality and intervention methods are adapted according to the specific needs and strengths of the person. Nabillia facilitates the Mindfulness group at Oatlands.