"Healing happens in connection, growth comes with time, and courage is found along the way"
ABOUT ME
ABOUT ME
Hi and welcome! My name is Shannon Wakefield, and I am a HPCSA-registered Educational Psychologist. I am currently completing my PhD in Educational Psychology, with a research focus on adolescent resilience.
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I have experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults across a broad range of mental health needs. I offer a neurodiverse-affirming and gender-affirming practice, and all services are offered in English.
I am passionate about creating safe, supportive spaces for people to navigate life’s challenges and build resilience.
EDUCATION
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M.Ed - Educational Psychology (2022)
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University of Pretoria (with distinction)​
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B.Ed (Hons) - Educational Psychology (2019)
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University of Pretoria (with distinction)​
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Postgraduate Certificate in Education (2017)
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University of South Africa (with distinction)​
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B.A (Hons) - Ancient Languages & Culture Studies (2016)
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University of Pretoria (with distinction)​
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B.A - Psychology & Ancient Culture Studies (2015)
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University of Pretoria​​​
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REGISTRATIONS
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Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) - 0161560
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Practice Number: 1218395
SPECIAL INTERESTS
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Personalised Individual Therapy
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Life Transitions & Adjustment Challenges
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Stress, Trauma & Emotional Resilience
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Anxiety & Overwhelm
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Depression & Mood Difficulties
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Navigating Life’s Challenges
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Supporting Expats & Cross-Cultural Adjustment
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Parenting Support
ADDITIONAL TRAININGS
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
[The EMDR Institute]
​Level 1: 2025
Level 2: 2025
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Interactional Pattern Analysis [Impact Training]
Level 1: 2025
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Relational Pattern Analysis [Impact Training]: 2025
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Advanced training in therapeutic interventions for traumatised children and children with attachment problems [Dr Rinda Blom with Red Shoe Training]: 2023
MY APPROACH
My approach to psychotherapy is person-centred, integrative, brain-based and interactional.
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This means that I:
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Believe in the innate human capacity for self-actualisation and healing, and that a supportive, empathic, and non-judgmental therapeutic relationship can help promote this process.
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Integrate techniques from different therapeutic modalities which are based on and tailored to the diverse needs of each client. Each person is unique and I believe that my chosen techniques and approaches should reflect this.​​
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Work in alignment with the brain's natural processes (e.g., Eye movements/ bilateral stimulation in EMDR) to help promote client wellbeing.
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Apply Interactional and Relational Pattern Analysis to observe and strategically focus on a client's interactional variables that may be beneficial to address to promote increased interpersonal and relational wellbeing.
CONTACT ME
Please feel free to contact me to book an appointment. WhatsApp is preferred for a speedy response.
+27 76 308 9614
LOCATION
Online
OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Friday
By appointment only
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Closed on public holidays​