Vicky Talbot
Counselling Psychologist
Counselling Psychologist
I am a counselling psychologist registered with the HPCSA and BHF. I have been fortunate to work within various contexts, including the University of the Witwatersrand (WITS), addiction and mental health treatment centres, diverse school environments and within the hospital space.
I am a counselling psychologist registered with the HPCSA and BHF. I have been fortunate to work within various contexts, including the University of the Witwatersrand (WITS), addiction and mental health treatment centres, diverse school environments and within the hospital space.
Concurrent to the above I have maintained private practice work, where I am privileged to work with people navigating their unique journeys.
Concurrent to the above I have maintained private practice work, where I am privileged to work with people navigating their unique journeys.
Areas of specialisation
Areas of specialisation
⚪ Individual therapy
⚪ Individual therapy
⚪ Couples therapy
⚪ Couples therapy
⚪ Marriage counselling
⚪ Marriage counselling
⚪ Family therapy
⚪ Family therapy
⚪ Play therapy
⚪ Play therapy
My approach
My approach
My purpose is to support clients in the process of establishing how to live their most fulfilling life, while effectively working through real-world challenges. I facilitate a professional process in order to help clients handle life challenges on an individual level or in varied relationship contexts, workplace stressors or societal pressures. I ensure a confidential and enabling interaction in which I provide clients with a safe space where their needs can be addressed in empowering ways.
My purpose is to support clients in the process of establishing how to live their most fulfilling life, while effectively working through real-world challenges. I facilitate a professional process in order to help clients handle life challenges on an individual level or in varied relationship contexts, workplace stressors or societal pressures. I ensure a confidential and enabling interaction in which I provide clients with a safe space where their needs can be addressed in empowering ways.
My work in therapy prioritises the belief in a client’s potential for self-awareness and the ability to resolve personal difficulties. A collaborative process allows the client to become an active participant in therapy, thereby, being the primary driver of valuable change in their lives.
My work in therapy prioritises the belief in a client’s potential for self-awareness and the ability to resolve personal difficulties. A collaborative process allows the client to become an active participant in therapy, thereby, being the primary driver of valuable change in their lives.
Therapeutic methods
Therapeutic methods
I practice using an integrated orientation, as I construct the therapy focus around the client, who presents with their own distinct narrative.
I practice using an integrated orientation, as I construct the therapy focus around the client, who presents with their own distinct narrative.
The modalities of therapy which I make use of include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT), Narrative, and Systems therapies. I additionally practice Brain Working Recursive Therapy (BWRT®).
The modalities of therapy which I make use of include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT), Narrative, and Systems therapies. I additionally practice Brain Working Recursive Therapy (BWRT®).
What to expect
What to expect
I offer clients a space where their challenges can be dealt with in empowering ways. Psychologically therapeutic interventions are developed according to what each client brings to the therapy space. A safe and warm space is offered to each client throughout their therapy process.
I offer clients a space where their challenges can be dealt with in empowering ways. Psychologically therapeutic interventions are developed according to what each client brings to the therapy space. A safe and warm space is offered to each client throughout their therapy process.
On a personal note
On a personal note
Nature and an active lifestyle have always been an important part of my life. Running, cycling, hiking, camping and immersing myself in nature are all activities that bring me joy and excitement in life. Doing these with the people I love makes it that much sweeter!
Nature and an active lifestyle have always been an important part of my life. Running, cycling, hiking, camping and immersing myself in nature are all activities that bring me joy and excitement in life. Doing these with the people I love makes it that much sweeter!