Meet Vanessa

I am dedicated to understanding and supporting cancer patients, their families, and medical teams with the psychological and emotional complexities and changes of cancer and cancer treatment. 

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My interest and involvement in cancer care and therapy have started 30 years ago working as a Clinical Psychologist  in the field of oncology and psychiatry. The continuous new information regarding psychotherapy with cancer patients has motivated me to enhance my knowledge and to complete a Ph.D. in oncology and breast cancer in 2017.

I am working in a private practice in Durbanville and Stellenbosch and are  available for zoom-sessions regardless of your destination. 

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 I am a shareholder at Optima Rustenvrede Hospital, a psychiatric hospital at the foot of the Helshoogte pass and am involved as an Ambassador of Know AML (Acute Myeloid Leukaemia) which is a global network and community to increase awareness of AML and to support the psychological impact and treatment of leukaemia patients and their families.