Our Team

We are a team of talented professionals with a wide range of skills and experience. We love what we do, and we do it with passion.
We look forward to working with you.

Dr. Danie Breedt

Managing Director - Netcare Rehabilitation Hospital

Dr. Danie Breedt is one of the directors of Charis Psychological Services. His passion is to assist people to reach their full potential. He specialises in group therapy, couples therapy and individuals with physical disabilities. Therapeutically he works from an Integrative Interactional approach that emphasises relationships as a core component of psychological well-being. He further divides his time between training, supervision and coordinating the Charis corporate program. He is also a columnist for Rolling Inspiration magazine where he writes about sexual health for spinal cord injured patients. He has been a guest speaker on numerous occasions to discuss the topic of sexuality and mental health.

Dr. Estie Janse van Rensburg

Clinical Director

After qualifying as a psychologist in 2000 Dr. Estie Janse van Rensburg moved to the UK where she specialised in adult mental health and completed her doctorate degree in clinical psychology. Ten years later she returned to South Africa where she held a teaching position at The University of Pretoria and worked in private practice. After suffering a spinal cord injury Estie founded Charis Psychological Services. As one of the directors of Charis, she is involved in the management and running of the group practice. Estie also provides therapy to patients at various hospitals using an integrated approach with elements of person-centred therapy, CBT & EMDR. She facilitates emotional well-being groups for health care workers and is involved with supervision and training for psychologists and students.

Nkcubeko Briann Magwaza

Regional Executive | Head of Training & Development | Counselling Psychologist - Mediclinic Muelmed

After his internship at the University of Johannesburg, Briann began working in academia with secondary school students in the Eastern Cape and later in Gauteng. He is currently working in Rehabilitation Psychology assisting patients with the development of a sense of self following injury as well as sexology. He is passionate about facilitating personal growth and development, through building a capacity for personal responsibility and social interest. On a personal note, he is the son of a mother who endured consistent back problems and going through the rehabilitation process, he grew up in boarding schools in the Eastern Cape and KZN, affording him interaction with various cultural backgrounds. He has developed a keen curiosity in other individual’s stories and experiences and the meaning they have created from these.

Robyn Weimar

Regional Executive | Counselling Psychologist - Clayton House & Netcare Rehabilitation Hospital & Neuropsychology

Robyn is a Counselling Psychologist and Executive Regional Manager specialising in trauma-focused care within hospital and rehabilitation settings. Her clinical work includes trauma, adjustment, depression, anxiety, and pain management, with a particular focus on patients with work-related injuries, spinal cord injuries, TBI, CVA, and chronic medical conditions. Since 2020, she has held leadership responsibility across multiple rehabilitation facilities and an acute hospital in the Johannesburg region, while also supervising interns and psychologists. She is passionate about meaning-making in the aftermath of trauma and currently focuses on acute psychological care in hospital settings.

Abongile Ncapayi

Counselling Psychologist - Nurture Aurora

Abongile is a Counselling Psychologist whose main goal is to assist individuals by being there to listen and to help them find solutions to obstacles that they may come across. She has special interests in psychotherapy and psychometric assessments. These roles included providing professional support to individuals having difficulty navigating life stressors, relationship difficulties, adjustment, anxiety & depression, and grief & bereavement. She is currently working in a physical rehabilitation setting, providing psychotherapeutic interventions to assist patients with adjustments to disabling injuries or conditions.

Melisa Du Piesanie

Counselling Psychologist - Intercare Newlands and Nurture Newlands

Melisa is a Counselling Psychologist whose journey into mental health began many years ago through her involvement in a research centre focused on mindfulness and behavioural modification grounded in ancient wisdom traditions. These formative experiences shaped her enduring commitment to providing accessible, compassionate, and evidence-based care, values that continue to guide her work today. She believes that no one should have to face life’s difficulties alone, and that our greatest strengths can emerge during our most challenging moments. Central to her practice is the creation of a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space that fosters exploration, healing, and personal growth. In addition to her interest in psychological strengths and well-being across the lifespan, Melisa has a strong and comprehensive background in child and adolescent psychology, with experience in consultation-liaison psychology. She currently applies this expertise within a hospital setting, where she conducts assessment and intervention for a range of mental health challenges, including adjustment difficulties, anxiety disorders, depression, grief, stress and various forms of trauma.

Storm Fitton

Counselling Psychologist - Nurture Health Alberton

Storm is a Counselling Psychologist registered with the HPCSA, working with both inpatients and outpatients at Nurture Health Alberton in a physical rehabilitation and sub-acute setting. She supports individuals adjusting to illness, injury, and other life-altering health conditions, with a focus on emotional well-being and recovery. She has experience as a trauma debriefer at Level 1 Trauma Hospitals, where she developed a strong passion for supporting individuals and their families through difficult and high-impact experiences. Her interests include trauma, grief, relationships, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and adolescent mental health. Storm works with adolescents and adults facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, adjustment challenges, and interpersonal difficulties. Her approach is integrative and tailored to each individual, drawing on CBT, Person-Centred Therapy, trauma-informed care, Schema Therapy, and interactional pattern analysis. Storm creates a safe and supportive space grounded in empathy and respect, where patients feel empowered to navigate challenges, build resilience, and work toward meaningful personal growth.

Nhletelo Mathebula

Counselling Psychologist - Mediclinic Muelmed and Intercare Hazeldean

Nhletelo is a counselling psychologist recognised for her curious spirit, charismatic presence, and respectful attitude. Guided by the belief that the therapist-client alliance provides a powerful framework for healing, she creates nurturing spaces where clients can safely explore, understand, and transform their experiences. Nhletelo currently practices in physical rehabilitation, supporting patients recovering from life-altering conditions as they navigate profound changes to their health, identity, and daily functioning. In this role, she helps individuals reconnect with their inner resilience, adjust to new realities, and foster hope as they rebuild their lives. Grounded in evidence-based practices and a warm relational style, Nhletelo is committed to helping clients cultivate insight, regain sense of agency, and move towards lives marked by clarity, balance, and psychological well-being.

Mmathari Pela

Counselling Psychologist - Netcare Rehabilitation Hospital

Mmathari Pela special interest in psychological care within the hospital rehabilitation setting. Her current work includes supporting patients who have sustained a stroke, with a focus on adjustment, emotional processing, and navigating the psychological impact of sudden life changes. She adopts a collaborative, person-centred, and existential approach to therapy, placing strong emphasis on the therapeutic relationship as the foundation for meaningful psychological work. Mmathari supports clients in exploring how their past experiences shape their present experiences, while fostering a sense of ownership and agency in moving forward. She views therapy as a shared journey, with her work centring on meaning-making and supporting clients in developing clarity and insight, and a renewed sense of purpose.

Asanda Aisha Jiyane

Counselling Psychologist - Netcare Rehabilitation Hospital and Intercare Sandton

Asanda is a Counselling Psychologist currently working in hospital and rehabilitation settings around Johannesburg. Her clinical experience includes working with individuals, families, and groups around trauma, adjustment, depression, anxiety, grief, stress, identity shifts and struggles, and life transitions. Currently, her particular focus includes working with individuals recovering from traumatic experiences, various injuries, and chronic medical conditions such as traumatic brain injury (TBI) and cerebrovascular accidents (CVA). She believes therapy to be a space where healing meets possibility; a place where each person’s story is honoured and meaning can be found even in the aftermath of trauma. By blending multiple evidence-based approaches, she offers practical tools when they are helpful, holds space for quiet reflection when words aren’t enough, and always shows up with presence; guiding clients toward resilience and growth within the unique context of hospital and rehabilitation care.

Vusani Mathivha

Counselling Psychologist - Morehill Clinic and Nurture Rynmed

Vusani Mathivha is a Counselling Psychologist with a Master’s degree in Community-Based Counselling Psychology from the University of the Witwatersrand. He has extensive experience providing psychological support across educational, workplace, and healthcare settings. Vusani began his professional journey as an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Practitioner Intern at City Power Johannesburg, where he provided counselling services, teletherapy, psychoeducational workshops, and employee wellness presentations. He later completed his Counselling Psychology internship with the South African Health Military Service (SAHMS), working with diverse populations across military clinics and bases. His experience includes individual psychotherapy, couples therapy, trauma debriefing, psychological assessments, play therapy, mental health screenings, and mental health awareness programmes. Vusani is committed to promoting psychological wellbeing through ethical, compassionate, and culturally sensitive practice.

Selina Masetle

Intern Counselling Psychologist - Nurture Bloubergstrand

Selina Masetle is currently completing her Counselling Psychology internship with Charis Psychological Services as part of her Master’s program at the University of Pretoria. She is passionate about trauma recovery, and working with children and adolescents. With a solid background in Physiology and Psychology, Selina takes a holistic approach to therapy, combining evidence-based practices with a person-centered focus to support each patient’s unique journey. Selina’s current role centers on supporting patients in physical rehabilitation, especially those recovering from CVA, amputations, and other life-altering conditions. She is continually inspired by her patients’ resilience and is committed to creating a compassionate, empowering space where they can find growth and meaning, even through challenges.

Katlego Senoelo

Intern Counselling Psychologist - Care@Midstream

Katlego is a passionate individual, who views society from a humanistic lens and cherishes the uniqueness of every person within it. She stands for change, is an advocate for healing with a firm belief that every person has the potential to flourish, that tragedy can be transformed into triumph. Empathy and compassion are the cornerstone of her character. She is a creative individual with the love for people, community and nature.

Cheriska Van Jaarsveld

Intern Counselling Psychologist - Intercare Irene and Care@Midstream

Cheriska is a Counselling Psychologist, inspired by the vast, unexplored world of the human mind. She is passionate about guiding individuals through life’s challenges while fostering their inner strengths, meaning-making, and a sense of purpose. She views each person holistically, recognising their resilience, and the untapped potential for authentic growth and transformation. Her approach is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and empowerment, supporting individuals to navigate their journey with insight, hope, and agency.

Dale Contell

Intern Counselling Psychologist - Nurture Aurora

Dale is an intern psychologist and an emerging professional in the field of psychology. He previously worked at the Department of Basic Education as a psychometrist, assessing learners for special school placements, concessions, and identification of possible specific learning disorders. During this time, he also worked in adult education & lecturing. Dale’s approach is integrative, with person-centered principles as the foundation, drawing on narrative and cognitive methods, and emphasising brain-focused techniques such as BrainWorking Recursive Therapy to support meaningful psychological change.