Carien Human Psychology
Meet TheTeam
Carien Human
(M.Soc. Sc Counselling Psychology (Cum Laude). UFS.)
“I love to journey with people, and when I think about therapy, I see it as a joined journey. I am walking my journey and calling, and you are walking yours, and for a season in time we choose to walk together. It makes me so excited to encourage, facilitate, support and believe in your journey of creating a life worth living.”
Carien is an integrative therapist that believes in making sure your process works for you and the season you are in. She graduated top of her class and received training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Sandplay Therapy among other modalities.
Carien completed her internationally accredited and comprehensive training in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy with Marsha Linehan’s Behavioural Tech in the USA and studied under Anthony DuBose (USA) and Fragiskos Gonidakis (Greece). As part of the South African Team that completed this, Carien proceeded to start the African DBT Association (ADBTA) with Dr Mirriam Close and Doctor Thriya Ramasar. ADBTA provides training in DBT and aims to make DBT more accessible to people in Africa.
Furthermore, Carien is an accredited Tomatis® provider and Interactive Metronome® trainer and she is in the process of completing her training in EMDR (Level 1 already completed).
Carien resides in Johannesburg with her husband and children. She loves spending time watching birds, animals and sunsets in the Bush or travelling back to her roots in the Eastern Free State.
Michelle Nel
(MA Counselling Psychology, NWU)
If we share our story with someone who responds with empathy and understanding, shame can't survive."
Brené Brown
Michelle is an integrative Psychologist with a special interest in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and especially working with teenagers (age 13+) and young adults. She is also a qualified teacher, with a passion for mental health awareness and education. Having worked in a Psychiatric Hospital facilitating group therapy sessions, she enjoys clinical work. After working at the University of Pretoria, she developed a passion for working with young adults in particular. Michelle completed her comprehensive training in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy with the South African DBT Institute, as well as international DBT training. She has also co-facilitated the Adolescent DBT Skills group programme. She offers her services in English but is fluent in understanding Afrikaans.
Michelle resides in Johannesburg. She enjoys travelling and exploring different cultures and ways of living and is an avid animal lover. When she is not looking for new markets to explore, she loves spending time with her two cats, Venus and Galaxy.
Charlize Cuyler
I’m Charlize Cuyler, a registered Social Worker specializing in Play-based interventions, also known as Play Therapy. I’m passionate about stepping into the world of children and using the power of play to help them heal, grow, and unlock their full potential. With empathy and a playful spirit, my therapeutic approach creates a safe, compassionate, and supportive space where children can explore, learn, be themselves and have fun!
As a self-proclaimed social butterfly and chatterbox, I love building strong connections with children, parents, and educators. By working collaboratively, I strive to achieve the best outcomes for the children and families I support. Let’s play, learn, and grow together
Bontle
At the heart of my work as a psychologist is a deep passion for helping others navigate life’s challenges. For me, therapy is more than a profession, it is a calling to create a space where people feel truly heard, valued, and empowered to embrace their journey of growth and healing. Every individual has a unique story, and I will be honoured to walk alongside them as they rediscover their strengths and create meaningful change in their lives.
Bontle is a counselling psychologist, passionate about helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and discover their true potential. She holds a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from the university of the Free State and has received comprehensive training in a variety of therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solutions focused therapy, REBT, and Play therapy. Bontle completed her internship at the Student Counselling Unit (University of Pretoria), where she conducted therapy and assessments for the student population. The internship site also catered for clients at TUKS Sports High School and Daspoort Poli Clinic. Her approach is integrative, meaning she tailors the therapy process to meet the unique needs of each client. She draws on the best of these modalities to create a personalised approach that fosters healing, growth, and lasting change. Through a collaborative process, you will work together to build insight, cultivate resilience, and empower you to face life’s challenges with confidence.
I have an interest in individual, couples and group therapy.I am also in the process of getting training in DBT. An interesting fact about me is that I am multi-lingual, I speak English, Sepedi, Xitsonga, Isiszulu and Afrikaans.
Chantelle Mawoyo
MA Educational Psychology (WITS)
Chantelle is a dedicated HPCSA registered Educational Psychologist who is passionate about supporting, facilitating and encouraging everyone to live a joyful life they love.
She obtained her Bachelors degree, Honours degree and Master’s in Educational Psychology degree all from the University of the Witwatersrand. She is trained in a variety of modalities, psychotherapy, counselling, play therapy, psycho-educational assessments, case management, multidisciplinary collaboration, crisis management and student and workplace intervention design. Chantelle leverages a comprehensive skill set to foster positive learning and home environments, and to address individual needs effectively. She has experience working with children, adolescents, adults and couples.
It is her passion to collaboratively develop effective and tailored strategies with each client to support and inspire them to be all that they are capable of being.
“It is with great pleasure that I get to use my passion and skills to help transform lives through therapeutic support