Imagine, in the midst of daily life, just one moment when your mind clears and becomes serene, your emotions open as blissful energy, and your body feels strong, alive and relaxed. Imagine a moment when happiness permeates every cell of your being... However extraordinary, this describes our normal state of being – two months after birth.

As beings we are faced daily with challenges, demands, obstacles and responsibilities that leaves us tired, drained of energy, hopeless and disconnected from our normal state of being. We become disconnected as a result of various obstructions including (i) Mental obstructions such as worries, concerns and regrets; (ii) Physical obstructions such as injuries and chronic physical ailments; and (iii) Emotional obstructions such as anger, anxiety, fear and depression. These obstructions can be acute, reflecting temporary issues or experienced difficulties, or chronic which can reflect deep, longstanding and unresolved issues. Only when these obstructions are cleared are we able to live a full and abundant life filled with purpose, meaning and joyful energy.

I view psychotherapy as a facilitative process where the created healing space between the therapist and client allows for a holistic and transformative journey of self-discovery, self-enrichment, connectedness and awareness aimed at balance, wholeness and ultimately the healing of the self.

INTRODUCTION:

Rónalie van Aardt is a Registered Clinical Psychologist (PS0105724) in private practice from January 2010. She has obtained a BA Degree majoring in Psychology and Industrial Psychology and continued to complete a BA Hons Degree in Psychology at the previous Rand Afrikaans University, now University of Johannesburg. She worked in the UK for approximately 2 years, first as a Primary Care Mental Health Worker and then as an Assistant Psychologist at a Child, Adolescent and Family Guidance Clinic. Her Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology was obtained in 2008 at the North West University, Potchefstroom Campus, where after she completed her Internship at Weskoppies Psychiatric Hospital and subsequently her Community Service year at a Community Health Clinic in Mamelodi.

SCOPE OF PRACTICE:

According to the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) Clinical Psychologists assess, diagnose, and intervene in order to alleviate or contain relatively serious forms of psychological distress and psychopathology, or what is commonly referred to as "abnormal" behaviour.

APPROACH:

Therapeutic:

I follow a holistic psycho-biodynamic approach with adults, including Spontaneous Healing, which is described as a process where the internal wisdom of the client sets the pace towards achieving a balance of the mental, emotional, physical and spiritual aspects of the self, and this eventually culminates in the absence of chronic symptoms, including physical and emotional dis-ease.

Applications include:

1. Irritable bowel syndrome
2. Headaches: Migraines (vascular); Tension (muscle contraction)
3. Self image and assertiveness
4. DSM IV TR Disorders, e.g.
1. Post traumatic stress disorders
2. Anxiety disorders and problems
3. Mood disorders
4. Somatoform disorders
5. Sexual dysfunctions and problems
6. Sleeping problems and disorders
7. Personality problems and disorders
8. Panic disorders and panic attacks
9. Eating disorders
10. Phobias
11. Impulse control problems
12. Identity problems and disorders
5. Impacts positively on intimate and marriage relationships
6. Psychological burnout
7. Rehabilitation and adjustment e.g. the consequences of accidents, operations, injuries, etc.
8. Life crises and adjustment e.g. divorce, death of loved one, family murder, terminal illness, loss of job, financial crisis, etc.
9. Aggression problems
10. Destructive behavioural patterns and habits
11. Stress problems
12. Bronchial asthma
13. Peptic ulcers
14. Eating problems / weight problems / obesity
15. Acute trauma
16. Chronic pain e.g. lower back pain
17. Low energy levels
18. Bereavement
19. Personal growth
20. Healing of painful and hurtful experiences that happened in the past
21. Interpersonal problems.

For more information related to the benefits and contra-indications please visit www.ship.org.za.

Consulting:

A range of Wellness Programmes are offered aimed at the organisational setting and is designed to accommodate the specific organization, its employees and their needs.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Consultations should be scheduled telephonically.

Consultation duration is 51 – 60 minutes.

CONTACT:

Please contact Rónalie for an appointment or any related queries on 082 872 9705. Alternatively send an email to either rvapractice@spacube.com or clinicalinfo@spacube.com.