Hi, I’m Salome Demetriou
Salome; although most know me as Sally. I would say that I am your passionate kind of therapist, who brings her personality to the space. With a few years in academia, I obtained a Master of Arts (MA) by Research (Psychology) at Stellenbosch University; and thereafter completed a MA in Clinical Psychology at the University of Johannesburg. This love for knowledge is a priority in my care and collaboration with clients. I found my passion for severe psychopathology during my service years at Weskoppies Psychiatric Hospital and Sterkfontein Psychiatric Hospital. It is through these experiences that I found a great appreciation for and compassion towards humanity while treating both acute and chronic mental illnesses.
My Main areas of interest include: trauma, personality disorders, mood disorders, bipolar & related disorders, anxiety & related disorders, substance use disorders, and psychotic-related disorders.
My ApproacH
I predominantly work from a person-centered approach, to ensure that clients feel safe enough to be and become their authentic selves. This approach allows me to integrate my therapy with various modalities, depending on the client's unique needs. I have a keen passion for psychopathology on all levels of severity; with the goal to optimize functioning while maintain integrity & identity.
I am trained in the following therapy modalities: Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, Solution's Focused Therapy, and Existential Therapy. I am, however, a proponent for DBT. I often formulate and understand clients from a Psychodynamic, as well as process oriented lens and/or perspective. My biggest goal with all clients is the act of seeking to understand first, where treatment naturally will follow.
“ I AM NOT WHAT HAPPENED TO ME, I AM WHAT I CHOOSE TO BECOME “
Carl Jung