Lorenca Nadesan

“The longing to belong and to be prized by one’s peers permeates childhood and adolescence and can be compelling and anxiety provoking at any time in life…This need… is a fundamental part of being human; according to object relations theory, we become ourselves by being recognized and loved by others.”

–Jeanne Safer

I completed my undergraduate and postgraduate education at the University of the Witwatersrand, and I currently hold a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology. My experience in psychotherapy is broad as I have worked with young children, adolescents, adults, couples and families in various contexts.

My interests include working psychodynamically, although, I prefer to take on an integrative perspective based on the needs of the client. I am interested in object relations and how our relationships with those around us affect and shape us into developing certain behaviors, thinking patterns and feelings. I believe that our closest relationships from childhood to adulthood have the power to have an impact on our psychological states. I am passionate about assisting individuals, families and couples navigate their relationships in order to foster healthy relationships with others and with themselves.