Clinical Psychologists
at Oxford Healthcare Centre
Julia Halstead-Cleak
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MA Clin Psych (UJ)
HPCSA reg. no. PS0107999
BHF practice no. 0484652
Julia is a clinical psychologist in private practice at Oxford Healthcare Centre and is a founding director and a consultant psychologist for Adult Services at The Day Clinic. She specialises in adult and couples therapy and works within a psychodynamic framework. She worked for six years as the head psychologist of Wards 4 and 5 at Tara Hospital, a specialist unit treating patients with personality pathology, complex developmental trauma and psychiatric conditions such as mood and anxiety disorders. As a joint appointee of the Department of Psychiatry at Wits University, Julia supervised intern psychologists, psychiatry registrars and psychiatric nurses, as well as provided lectures and workshops on Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), personality disorders and complex developmental trauma. She has also presented on these topics at conferences and meetings of professional mental health bodies. Together with the Wards 4 and 5 multi-disciplinary team, Julia helped to establish a successful outpatient parenting programme at Tara Hospital.
Ella Brent
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Tel: 010 350 0350
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D.Clin.Psy (UCL)
HPCSA reg. no. PS0081353
BHF practice no. 0167118
Dr Ella Brent acquired a doctorate in clinical psychology from University College London in 1999. Between 2000 and 2002 she worked in Public Health in the UK in Child and Family Services. From 2002 until 2008 she worked at Tara Psychiatric Hospital, across a variety of inpatient and outpatient services, which culminated in her heading up the Tara Psychology Department. Since leaving Tara, she works in private practice, offering individual adult psychodynamic psychotherapy and clinical supervision. Ella has a special interest in the meaningful application of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Mentalising Based Therapies (MBT) to address long-standing relationship difficulties, mood disorders and impulsive behaviour. She is also passionate about locating these treatments within existing theoretical models for the professional community.
Darryn Costello
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Tel: 061 585 5942
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M.Soc.Sci (Clin Psych) (UKZN)
HPCSA reg no: PS0120766
BHF practice no: 0579122
Darryn Costello is a clinical psychologist in private practice at the Oxford Healthcare Centre. He provides individual psychotherapy for adults and adolescents. Darryn aims to provide a warm, non-judgmental and supportive space within which to help people understand themselves and their life experiences. He strives to help his clients deal more effectively with their life challenges. His therapeutic approach has been shaped by his experience working in private practice and a number of public hospitals and community clinics. Darryn enjoys working with clients from diverse backgrounds with varying psychological needs. He has a special interest in depression and anxiety, problems with anger, relational problems, trauma, self-harm and suicidal behaviours and LGBTIQA+ mental health issues. Darryn’s treatment approach is always guided by his clients’ needs. He primarily practices psychodynamic psychotherapy and dialectical behaviour therapy. This treatment approach means that Darryn likes to work on a deeper level with his clients. This entails forming a trusting and containing therapeutic relationship for the client to explore themselves and their life experiences. Working through these life experiences with a psychologist hopes to bring about healing and growth within the client.
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MA Clin Psych (UJ) (cum laude)
HPCSA reg. no. PS0114766
BHF practice no. 0469017
Richard qualified as a clinical psychologist from the University of Johannesburg and completed his internship training at Tara hospital and the central Johannesburg community mental health clinics, before finishing his community service in community-based mental health. After a number of years working for Gauteng Health and Social Development in various outpatient clinics, the Tara family therapy clinic and some work in Ward 4&5 at Tara, he transitioned into full-time private practice. Since then he has gained post qualification experience in Gestalt psychology, Rorschach personality assessment, and interpersonal group therapy. Richard works in a generalist private practice with adolescents, adults, couples, and groups, using an integration of psychodynamic, Gestalt, cognitive behavioural therapy and dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) approaches. He is involved in the DBT day program at The Day Clinic and also offers a wide range of psychometric assessments for career, subject-choice, clinical and personality applications. He is a member of the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF), Johannesburg Relational Psychology Peer Association and Advanced Rorschach Discussion Group.
Daniella Renzon
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Tel: 082 578 1843
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MA Clinical Psychology (Wits) (cum Laude)
Reg No: PS0145580
Pr No: 0927198
Daniella is a clinical psychologist in private practice based at the Oxford Healthcare Centre where she works on the adolescent and adult Day Clinic program. In her private practice she sees adults, couples, runs groups and has a special interest in working with adolescents, parents and families. She completed her internship at Bara’s children’s ward and in the Metro Community Clinics. Her community service was with the Tara child and adolescent team. She helps patients gain a deeper understanding of themselves, find a sense of meaning and purpose, works with interpersonal and relationship difficulties, mood disorders, personality related disturbances, behavioural issues, more severe psychiatric illnesses, grief, trauma, self-harm, chronic suicidal ideation, emotional regulation, sexuality, identity and adjustment difficulties. She also offers training to corporates, schools and parents. Daniella believes in the significance of the strength of the therapeutic relationship, offering a non-judgemental, reliable, warm, empathetic space. In her spare time, she writes about mental health and taught yoga intermittently for many years, including as a stress relief space for allied staff during Covid.
Sarah Hathorn
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MA Clinical Psychology Cum Laude (University of Johannesburg)
MA Psychology Cum Laude (Stellenbosch University)
HPCSA Registration #: PS 0155357
BHF Practice #: PR 1157418
Sarah is a Clinical Psychologist in private practice based at the Oxford Healthcare Centre, offering psychotherapy to adolescents and adults. She obtained a Master’s in Psychology Research at the University of Stellenbosch before completing her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology at the University of Johannesburg. She then went on to do her internship at the Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital and the Tara H Moross Psychiatric Hospital in the Psychotherapy Ward (Ward 4 & 5). Following this, she completed her community service at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital, before working in an inpatient addiction facility.
Sarah works predominantly from a psychodynamic perspective. She is trained in dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT) and also has an interest in psychoanalytic relational thinking. In her practice, Sarah focuses on depth work and aims to create a safe space to help individuals begin to understand their unique ways of thinking, feeling, and relating. She seeks to facilitate insight into past patterns that may be unconsciously repeated, while fostering self-esteem and personal agency in the present. Her approach is warm, compassionate and collaborative.
Maseabata Mdee
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Tel: 072 174 9210
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MA Clinical Psychology (Stellenbosch)
HPCSA Registration # PS0132160
BHF Practice # PR0692891
Maseabata Mdee is a Clinical Psychologist in private practice. She was trained in both Cognitive Behavioural and Psychodynamic therapy and has a special interest in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). Maseabata is experienced in both the public and private health care sectors and has in recent years, worked in specialist psychiatric environments, offering therapeutic services to adolescents and adults, presenting with substance use and addictive disorders. Her other areas of expertise include mood related disorders, impulse control and disruptive disorders, personality disorders, anxiety, grief and trauma. She is adept in facilitating therapy in both English and Southern Sotho.
A complimentary therapeutic approach is integral to her work; she appreciates that clients exist within complex inter-and-intrapersonal systems that require comprehensive conceptualisations and interventions pertinent to their own particular needs.
Her clinical work is governed by an ardent, compassionate curiosity in the human experience and a commitment to co-creating meaningful, client-centred change.
Maseabata obtained her Master’s degree in clinical psychology at Stellenbosch University, completing her internship at Valkenberg Psychiatric Hospital, Cape Town.
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MA Clinical Psychology (UJ) Cum Laude
PGCE (Unisa) Cum Laude
Practice Number: 1100750
HPCSA number: PS0152595
Jeandré is a Clinical Psychologist in private practice at the Oxford Healthcare Centre. Working from a relational psychodynamic perspective, she believes that our past relationships shape our present experiences, influencing emotional well-being, interpersonal connections, and overall functioning. Her therapeutic approach integrates insights from interpersonal neurobiology, helping individuals navigate challenges and build healthier, more fulfilling relationships with themselves and others. Where appropriate, she integrates approaches like Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Brain Working Recursive Therapy (BWRT).
She has worked in regional and tertiary hospitals across South Africa, gaining experience in assessing and treating mild to complex mental health concerns. In her private practice, she supports adolescents and adults, with a particular interest in individuals with a history of relational trauma, personality disorders, gender dysphoria, and neurodiversity. Jeandré has also received specialised training in the assessment of neurodevelopmental conditions.
Before training as a psychologist, Jeandré worked extensively in education, including leadership roles in inclusive education. This background enriches her understanding of learning differences, childhood development, and the intersection of mental health and education. She has presented on various topics related to inclusive education and neurodiversity.
Jeandré therapeutic style is non-judgemental, non-directive, and empathic. She provides a warm, supportive space for individuals seeking to understand themselves, work through challenges, and foster meaningful change.
Levandri Pillay
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Tel: 083 387 5526
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MA Clinical Psychology (WITS)
HPCSA reg. no. PS0125520
BHF practice no. 0703249
Levandri is a clinical psychologist in private practice and is based at the Oxford Healthcare Centre where she works on the adult and adolescent DBT day program. She also supervises intern psychologists for the Department of Psychiatry at Wits University. Levandri completed her Master’s degree at Wits University and went on to do her internship and community service at Tara H Moros Psychiatric Hospital. Thereafter she continued working at Tara Hospital going on to become the head psychologist at their Personality Disorder Ward (Ward 4&5). Through her exposure she has found a specific interest in working with adults, couples and parents. Levandri works primarily from a psychodynamic framework, but also incorporates dialectical behavioural (DBT), and narrative therapy, depending on the specific needs of the individual or couple. Her areas of specialisation include personality disorders, mood disorders, anxiety and depression, trauma, anger management and relational challenges.
Phiwe Lufele
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Tel: 078 104 5423
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MA Clinical psychology (Wits)
HPCSA Registration #: PS0151238
BHF Practice #: PR1071769
Phiwe Lufele is Clinical Psychologist working full time in private practice. She is a psychodynamically trained therapist with a personal stake in working from an integrated approach that best fits the patient and their needs. She believes in a comprehensive approach to therapy and treatment that is rooted within a patients unique social context.
Her clinical interests include working with families, couples and young adults. She has a special interest in working with children. She is fluent in English, isiXhosa and isiZulu and is comfortable conducting therapy in these languages.
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MA Clinical Psychology (Wits) | BA Hons Psychology (Wits) | BA (Wits)
HPCSA Reg. No.: PS 0132055 |
BHF Practice No.: 0683086
Kgabe Molepo is a Clinical Psychologist, providing therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. His therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing from psychodynamic therapy while incorporating evidence-based techniques tailored to individual needs. He has additional training in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), which supports his work in emotional regulation, trauma, and personality-related challenges.
Kgabe has worked with individuals experiencing trauma, emotional difficulties, identity challenges, life transitions, grief, and relationship struggles. He has experience in both public and private healthcare settings, having provided psychological services in Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital, Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre, and Netcare Park Lane. His work in these hospitals included treating individuals in adult and child psychiatry within inpatient, outpatient, and group therapy settings. He has also supervised intern psychologists, psychiatric registrars, and other mental health professionals, guiding them in case formulation, psychotherapy, and psychological assessments.
In addition to his clinical work, Kgabe is an Associate Lecturer at the University of the Witwatersrand, where he teaches and supervises postgraduate psychology students. His academic interests include child psychological assessment, psychotherapy supervision, and professional ethics. He is currently completing a PhD, researching social mobility, identity, and the psychological impact of transitioning between different socio-economic environments.
Moreover, Kgabe conducts corporate workshops and coaching that concentrate on mental health and resilience in high-performance settings, workplace diversity and inclusion, and emotional well-being in professional environments.
He provides therapy in English, SePedi, SeSotho, SeTswana, and isiZulu.