I am a South African addictions specialist, philosophical practitioner, academic and author. I studied psychology and philosophy at the University of Cape Town, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven and University of South Africa. I am a registered psychological counsellor (Health Professions Council of South Africa), psychodynamically trained psychotherapist (Loyola University Chicago), and a certified philosophical practitioner (National Philosophical Counseling Association).

I have worked in the mental health field for over 20 years as a counselor, clinical and program director, and have developed and managed several inpatient addiction treatme…

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