After receiving my master\u2019s in Clinical and Research Psychology from the University of The Western Cape, South Africa, I was registered as a licensed psychologist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). I completed a specialized clinical training in Intermediary Training in Group Analytic Psychotherapy and a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program (MBSR) in Cape Town. Prior to joining FSHN, I worked for four years at Stikland Psychiatric Hospital, South Africa, in both the inpatient Adult Therapeutic Ward and the Outpatient Department. I also worked in community clinics where I delivered psychological services to underprivileged communities. I believe that everyone deserves to find contentment and enjoy healthy relationships. In many cases, however, distress and psychological issues prevent us from achieving this. With that in mind, I help my clients (children, adolescents, and adults) develop a higher self-awareness and resilience enabling them to get over life setbacks. I also conduct psycho-educational and psychometric assessments for children and adults with learning disabilities and ADHD, as well as pre and post counseling services for patients who undergo bariatric sleeve surgeries.<\/p>\n
In my clinical work, I incorporate psychodynamic psychotherapy and skill-based interventions such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Mindfulness Stress Reduction. I have also enhanced my therapeutic skills by receiving training in a new and exciting form of therapy called Brain Working Recursive Therapy (BWRT) which is shown to be very effective for addressing a broad range of disorders, including anxiety, phobias, panic attacks, self-esteem issues, exam stress, personality disorders, trauma, and substance abuse.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Education and Training<\/strong><\/div>\n\n
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\u25cf Master\u2019s in Clinical Psychology, University of Western Cape, Cape Town, South Africa<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\u25cf Master\u2019s in Research Psychology, University of Western Cape, Cape Town, South Africa<\/span><\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Specialty Interests<\/strong><\/div>\n\n
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\u25cf Individual therapy, couples therapy, and play therapy for children.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\u25cf Using Brain Working Recursive Therapy (BWRT) for issues such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, relationship concerns, trauma, phobias, poor self-worth, insomnia, substance abuse and personality disorders<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\u25cf Mindfulness and Dialectical Behavior Therapy \u2013 individual and groups.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\u25cf Psycho-educational assessments for learning disabilities and ADHD.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\u25cf Personality assessments<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Certifications<\/strong><\/div>\n\n
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\u25cf Level 1 and Level 2 Certification as a Brain Working Recursive Therapy (BWRT) Professional<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\u25cf Intermediate Certificate in Group Analytic Psychotherapy<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\u25cf Certificate of Attendance for Fundamental Training Program in Eye Movement Integration Therapy<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\u25cf Certificate of Attendance in Djembe Drum Facilitation course, intermediate level<\/span><\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Professional Memberships<\/strong><\/div>\n\n
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\u25cf Health Professions Council of South Africa<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\u25cf Board of Health Care Funders, South Africa<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\u25cf Institute of Brain Working Recursive Therapy (in process)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\u25cf Psychological Society of South Africa<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/fshncounseling.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Kurt-Dixon-1.jpg\")
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