In my practice as a clinical psychologist in South Africa, I bring extensive training and experience to support individuals on their unique paths to healing and growth. Rejecting a “one size fits all” approach, I emphasize personalized treatment tailored to each individual’s needs and circumstances.
At the core of my therapeutic approach lies a foundation in psychodynamic theory, with a particular focus on attachment-based therapy and self-psychology. I place significant emphasis on the power of relationships. The quality of our relationships can serve as profound catalysts for transformation, offering a nurturing framework within which healing can unfold. Recognizing that our earliest attachment experiences shape our sense of self and our interactions with the world, therapy is an opportunity to explore and redefine these foundational relationships.
I am committed to providing flexible, personalized support and guidance for individuals, couples, and families, illuminating the path to self-awareness, resilience, fulfilment, and empowerment.
Self Psychology Therapy is a psychoanalytic approach that focuses on the development and maintenance of a cohesive self, with particular attention to the role of early relationships and the therapeutic relationship in healing psychological wounds. This approach is often times effective in treating a range of issues, including: Narcissistic personality disorder, Depression, Anxiety disorders and Trauma and attachment disorders.
ABT is a form of psychotherapy that is grounded in attachment theory and focuses on the dynamics of relationships and emotional bonds between individuals, particularly those formed in early childhood between a child and their primary caregiver.
It is highly effective in helping clients understand the impact of their past on their present and in fostering healthier, more secure relationships in their lives moving forward.
CBT is an empirically supported therapeutic intervention that is specifically effective in treating depression and anxiety. CBT focuses on working on the here-and-now where understanding the relationship between our thoughts, behaviours, and emotions is the mechanism for change.
ACT embraces the idea that challenging feelings and experiences are not obstacles to be avoided, but rather integral facets of our human existence. Through ACT, we explore how accepting these realities and aligning with our values can lead us to a more fulfilling and meaningful life journey.
EFT is a therapeutic approach in clinical psychology that focuses on emotional processes to improve relationships, particularly in couple and family therapy. EFT is grounded in attachment theory, which emphasizes the importance of secure emotional bonds between people. EFT is widely recognized for its effectiveness in reducing distress in couples and families and has a strong evidence base, making it one of the most validated approaches in the field of couple and family therapy.
Imago Therapy is a powerful relational approach rooted in the idea that we are drawn to partners who reflect unresolved aspects of our early relationships. Imago Therapy aims to foster understanding, empathy, and healing. By blending these approaches, I strive to create a therapeutic environment that is both supportive and empowering, where individuals can explore their inner worlds, challenge limiting beliefs, and cultivate healthier patterns of relating to themselves and others.
DBT is beneficial for individuals struggling with emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal difficulties, or displaying self-destructive behaviours.
*Session fees are structured in accordance with medical aid rates.
Ashley Chetty is an HPCSA-registered clinical psychologist in Pretoria. Her practice is based in Garsfontein, Pretoria-East, and she offers psychological therapy and support to individuals and families across South Africa.
