welcome to glenbrook practice

I founded Glenbrook Practice in 2015 with a clear vision: to create a mental health and counselling service rooted in the principles of acceptance and change, and underpinned by Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). I am committed to supporting individuals as they navigate life’s emotional challenges and build lasting personal growth. 

My counselling journey began after more than twenty years in business, when I completed a Rehabilitation Assistant (RA) course. This led to a full-time position at the Kenilworth Clinic Adolescent Unit (KAYA, now part of Akeso Clinic Kenilworth) in Cape Town, where I worked for four years. There I received my foundational training in DBT-informed skills and was introduced to Dr Marsha Linehan’s principles, which continue to shape all my programmes and private practice work today. 

In that role, I facilitated DBT skills groups for adolescents, offering evidence-based support to young people facing complex emotional and behavioural difficulties. I also managed aftercare and contributed to clinical assessments. This work deepened my understanding of adolescent mental health and the need for compassionate, continuous care. 

Today I bring twenty years of experience with DBT, and more than fifteen years of experience teaching DBT-informed skills to adults and teenagers. Seeing the impact of these skills on young lives remains one of the most rewarding parts of my career. 

I hold a BA in Health Sciences and Social Services (Psychological Counselling) and have completed Lifeline’s Personal Growth and Counselling courses. A year of crisis intervention volunteering with Lifeline gave me invaluable practical experience. 

As Chief Executive Officer and Director of DBT Operations, Programmes and Publications at Glenbrook Practice (Pty) Ltd, I continue to focus on practical DBT-informed skills that help people notice what they feel, ride out a crisis without making it worse, ask clearly for what they need, and build days that feel more worth living.