What does the therapy address? 

Tyrone provides psychological therapy for individuals experiencing:

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• Emotional disorders 

• Anxiety disorders

• Panic attacks

• Depression

• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

• Health anxiety

• Social anxiety

• Generalised anxiety

• Stress and burnout

• Difficulties managing emotions

• Perfectionism

• Life transitions

 

Treatment is tailored to your individual needs and goals using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), with a particular focus on the Unified Protocol—an evidence-based approach designed to treat a broad range of emotional difficulties.

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What to expect?

Your first appointment is an assessment session where we will:

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• Discuss the concerns that brought you to therapy.

• Explore your current symptoms and relevant personal history.

• Develop an understanding of the emotional patterns that may be maintaining your difficulties.

• Decide together on an appropriate treatment plan.

 

If another type of service or specialist would better meet your needs, I will discuss this with you and, where appropriate, assist with a referral.

 

How long are sessions? 

The number of sessions varies depending on your goals and the nature of your difficulties. In general, the following usually applies: 

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• Individual sessions are 50 minutes in duration. 

• A Therapy process can average between 6-25 sessions. 

• Check-in sessions are helpful once a therapy process is completed. 

 

How are session typically conducted?

Most sessions are conducted via secure videoconferencing.

 

• Therapy is available online throughout South Africa and internationally.

• Face-to-face appointments are available in Knysna.

 

Research has consistently shown that online CBT is as effective as face-to-face therapy for many emotional disorders, allowing you to access treatment from the privacy and convenience of your own home or office.

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What about confidentiality?

Everything discussed in therapy is treated as confidential in accordance with the ethical standards of the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).

 

There are limited exceptions where disclosure may be required, including situations involving serious risk of harm, suspected abuse or neglect of vulnerable individuals, or where disclosure is required by law. These will be explained fully during the informed consent process.

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What is evidence-based care?

As a Clinical Psychologist, my approach is grounded in scientifically supported psychological treatments. Rather than relying on opinion or personal methods, therapy is guided by well-established Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) principles and current psychological research.

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The Unified Protocol forms the foundation of my clinical work. This modern CBT approach focuses on the emotional processes that underlie anxiety, depression, and related conditions, enabling treatment to be tailored to your unique experiences while remaining grounded in the best available scientific evidence.

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