Elaine Bing

Counselling Psychologist - Sunnyside, Pretoria

MA (Counselling Psychology) UFS; DLitt et Phil (Unisa)

I have been in practice for almost twenty years. I work with adults and adolescents. I am interested in trauma and have worked a lot with posttraumatic stress disorder, mood disorders and anxiety disorders. I work with relationships and in particular the impact of traumatic experiences on relationships. I also often work with lifestyle issues. I have recently submitted a doctorate on the adjustment of torturers after committing atrocities. I am fairly matter-of-fact and direct. I like to work with clearly defined goals and therefore often use cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). EMDR was developed in the field of trauma where it gives good results. I also use hypnotherapy when it is indicated.