Melissa Ferreira
Registered Psychologist
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Dip AAT ( CoE UK ) | M.Ed Ed. Psych (UFS) | B. Ed. Psych Hons.
|PGCE |BA Social Dynamics(Stellenbosch University)
Children
Adolescents
Adults
PSYCHOTHERAPY
Melissa offers therapeutic services to adults, adolescents and children in the context of learning and development, so as to assist clients in dealing with problems and in facilitating optimal adjustments, growth and maturity at any stage of life.
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Cognitive behavioural therapy is most often utilized or integrated in therapy sessions. This type of therapy seeks to identify maladaptive cognition, appraisal, beliefs and reactions with the aim of influencing destructive negative emotions and problematic dysfunctional behaviours. The link between a person's unique core beliefs, thoughts, feelings and behaviours are examined.
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ADOLESCENTS
Melissa provides assistance in the diagnosis, treatment and management
of the following psychological concerns:
Adjustment difficulties
Anger management difficulties
Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorders
Behavioural problems
Bereavement / loss
Bullying
Identity related concerns
Intellectual difficulties
Mood Disorders (Depression & Anxiety)
Peer &/ parental conflict
Self-esteem concerns
Self harm / Mutilation
Sexual health, education / therapy
Shyness & Loneliness
Suicidal concerns
Trauma
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An integrated approach to psychotherapy is used with adolescents in order to address individual needs
and challenges. Therapy may involve person centred therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy and dialectical behavioural therapy.
CHILDREN
Melissa provides assistance in the diagnosis, treatment and management of the following psychological concerns:
Separation anxiety
Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorders
Behavioural / conduct concerns
Bereavement / loss
Bullying
Developmental disorders
Learning difficulties
Mood Disorders (Depression & Anxiety)
Self-esteem concerns
Specific Learning Disorders (e.g. Dyslexia)
Shyness & Loneliness
Trauma
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An integrated model for therapy with children is utilized, namely the Sequentially Planned Integrative Counselling for Children (SPICC) model. This model includes child-centred therapy, gestalt play therapy, narrative therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy and behavioural therapy.
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ADULTS
Melissa provides assistance in the diagnosis, treatment and management of the following psychological concerns:
Anger management
Anxiety
Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorders
Bereavement / Grief / Loss
Career & vocational guidance
Depression
Divorce / Relationship dissolution adjustment difficulties
Personal Growth & Self Development
Relationship difficulties
Stress
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An integrated approach to psychotherapy is used with adults in order to address individual needs and challenges. Therapy may involve person centred therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy and dialectical behavioural therapy. Referrals to Medical Doctors / Psychiatrists are made where medical intervention is required in combination with psychotherapy.
1 hr
Medical Aid/Private