Dr Anathi Ntozini

Counselling Psychologist

Qualifications: Masters in Social Sciences (Counselling Psychology), PhD in Psychology (University of Fort Hare)

I have always known that I wanted to be a psychologist from a very early age. This was influenced by TV Shows such as “The Dr Phil Show, “Oprah” and other related shows where I saw individuals and families being helped work out their psychological problems. When I went to university, I studied a Bachelor of Social Sciences degree majoring in Psychology. I then did my honours in Psychology then my master’s in counselling psychology at this same university. After qualifying as a psychologist registered with HPCSA, I started a private practice in East London, Eastern Cape where I was born and bred. Here, I was helping individuals deal with their psychological problems (mainly depression, anxiety, stress and interpersonal problems with intimate partners and family) through using a CBT approach.

My hunger for knowledge in the field of psychology was not satisfied so I decided to embark on another journey where I obtained a doctoral degree in Psychology. I have served in various Higher learning institutions and have also served at the Transnet Phelophepa Health train in 2016 till 2019 as the Psychology Clinic Manager. Here I was managing the running of the Psychology Clinic supervising intern psychologists and post graduate psychology students on community work and the clinical practice of psychology. It is here that I gained a wealth of knowledge in psycho-educational workshop facilitation and group facilitation.

I am passionate about helping individuals gain a more integrated psychological well-being through facilitating and providing an encouraging and supportive space. I prefer Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Narrative therapy approaches when I engage with my clients in psychotherapy.