Tami Cruse

When a client first comes to see me, I like to spend the first session getting to know them and connecting on what brings them to therapy. Once we begin building a connection, I then assess what therapeutic style might be helpful for that client. I believe that every client is their own individual, with their own personal needs, challenges, and strengths. Because of this, my therapeutic approach shifts, depending on what my client needs from me. At the core of my work is Positive Psychology, where I focus on building and strengthening the self, fostering resilience, and encouraging personal growth. I integrate Person-Centered Psychology, allowing clients to lead sessions so that they can feel in control of their story. I also incorporate Psychodynamic Psychology to help clients identify patterns and behaviours rooted in past experiences, supporting deep emotional healing. And finally, I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to empower each client to navigate life with perspective and self-understanding. My goal as your therapist is to provide you with a space where you can work on your healing and spend time growing at your own pace.

- Private Practice, Tami Cruse Counselling, Cape Town South Africa January 2021 - Present (4 years) Providing one-on-one counselling for private clients Engaging in regular supervision and earning CPD (continuous professional development) points - Online Counsellor, Ollie Health, South Africa January 2021 - December 2021 Providing one-on-one counselling to employees at large corporations in SA Providing mental health workshops to groups - Trauma Counsellor, South African Police Services January 2020 - December 2020 Providing one-on-one counselling to survivors of criminal offences Providing on-site trauma debriefing to victims on scene - Suicide Hotline Counsellor - LifeLine Hotline South Africa January 2018 - January 2024 (5 years) Providing crisis management and containment to clients

- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Cum Laude) at the University of South Africa - Honours Degree in Psychology at the Nelson Mandela University - Honours Degree in Counselling (Cum Laude) at the South African College of Applied Psychology