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About Us
Damian Timms - Counselling Psychologist is an independent psychology practice based in Makhanda, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
The practice consists of a qualified Counselling Psychologist, registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and the Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF), who provides an array of counselling and psychotherapeutic services. The practice also has a practice manager, who facilitates appointments, assists with client queries, performs the billing and other operational requirements.​
Damian Timms
The Journey
My postgraduate counselling journey began in East London, as a high school counsellor, where I spent several years working with adolescents.
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I went on to complete a Masters' Degree in Counselling Psychology at the University of Fort Hare, where I predominantly worked with primary school learners. My experience working with adolescents fueled my Master's research, which focused on the parental influence on adolescent emotional intelligence.
My internship was completed at the University of Fort Hare Psychological Services Centre, where I provided counselling and psychotherapy to a range of diverse clients.
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I currently work at the Rhodes University Counselling Centre in Makhanda, where I provide counselling and psychotherapeutic support to Rhodes University students.​
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Psychological Approach
In the first session, the context is explored and therapeutic goals are set. These goals are reassessed throughout the process.
In subsequent sessions, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-focused Therapy are used to meet therapeutic goals.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the link between our thoughts, behavior and feelings in the present, which can include identifying and challenging unhelpful thinking, or behavioral change.
Solution-Focused Therapy focuses on strength and resilience, which aims to find solutions and explores the future, rather than the past.​​​​​​
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Areas of Interest
anxiety
depression
trauma
adjustment
substance dependence
grief
strength-based counselling
career counselling
​​couples counselling
workshops
​presentations
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Qualifications
M.Soc.Sci - Counselling Psychology (UFH)​​​
B.A Criminology (UNISA)
PGCE in Senior Phase and FET (UNISA)
Registrations
HPCSA: PS0161144​
BHF: 1243640