Chandini Reddy

Hi there, my name is Chandini Reddy. I am a registered counselling psychologist who is here to support you through life’s ups and downs, and to assist you in taking what can sometimes feel like a tumultuous walk of life.

I completed my Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology at the University of Johannesburg. This is where I gained knowledge and experience in working with a variety of therapeutic modalities, doing crisis management, and conducting psychological assessments. I find that providing an integrated approach, tailored to the client as a unique individual, is the best way to tackle various aspects of what may show up in therapy for you. This may look like a combination of cognitive-behavioural therapy techniques as well as a deep exploration into ones’ past and how it has shaped your present, using psychodynamic theory.

I, myself, have found much healing in attending therapy sessions of my own. I have struggled with symptoms of anxiety and depression and had faced my own identity crisis in my early 20s. Additionally, my cultural background gives me a unique perspective on what it means to be an Indian woman in South Africa and of the social constructs that come with that. Resultantly, I have a deep appreciation for people’s unique challenges and differences, and the fact that it makes us the person that we are – someone that is worth embracing, worth understanding, and worth loving. I empathise with how uncomfortable it can be to be vulnerable and to allow yourself to get to know the real you, but it is through therapy that I gained a deeper knowledge of myself – now knowing her as someone who does have a voice, who’s sensitivity is not her weakness, and who does have a place to just be in this modern world.

My priority on this journey with you is to ensure that you feel heard, seen and supported. Along with this, I will assist you in gaining a deeper understanding of yourself in order to develop a greater sense of self-awareness, which could assist you in confidently navigating the world around you. Together we can discover your strengths and work towards how those can be used to improve your overall well-being, and day to day life.