The Satori Team

Shannon Pretorius - Counselling Psychologist

Shannon Pretorius is a counselling psychologist who completed her training at North-West University and her internship through the University of Pretoria in 2021. She offers a therapeutic space grounded in empathy, understanding, and care, tailoring each journey to the unique needs, experiences, and aspirations of her clients. Shannon works from a neuro-affirming approach with children, adolescents, adults, and couples, integrating a range of psychological modalities, including cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), and person-centred therapy (PCT). Her goal is to support clients in discovering their strengths, building resilience, and navigating life’s complexities with confidence.

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Karla Badenhorst - Counselling Psychologist

Karla Badenhorst is a counselling psychologist dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s developmental challenges. She has a special interest in career assessments, subject choice evaluations, and assisting learners with study strategies to manage exam stress. Karla also provides parental guidance and therapy for children, adolescents, and adults facing challenges such as anxiety, stress, and low self-esteem. Her therapeutic approach incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT). She is registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and offers services in Afrikaans and English.

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Caitlin Vinson - Counselling Psychologist

Caitlin Vinson is a counselling psychologist who believes in the potential for growth, healing, and transformation within every individual. She provides a compassionate, non-judgemental space where clients feel heard and valued. Using evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Narrative Therapy, Caitlin helps individuals develop personalised strategies to navigate challenges and foster resilience.

She is registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and holds degrees from Rhodes University and the University of Pretoria. Caitlin works with teenagers, adults, and couples, focusing on anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and burnout. She offers services in English, both in Pretoria and online.

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Roxanne Zwart - Counselling Psychologist

Roxanne Zwart is a Counselling Psychologist practicing from the Satori Health Centre. He practices online and in Pretoria, South Africa.

She believes in the resilience and ability of people to overcome the various challenges. She has worked with the diverse South African mental health community for several years and beyond psychology, she has worked in other industries, which has given her a diverse understanding of the greater corporate realm. She works with adults, adolescents and children (5 years and older) facing various challenges and difficulties.

Her areas of interest include: Depression, Anxiety, Grief and Loss, Trauma, Life Adjustments, Self-Esteem, Phobias, Relationships, Stress, Play Therapy and Psychological Assessments.

Her services are available in English.

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Marteleze van Graan - Counselling Psychologist & Practice Director

Marteleze van Graan Counselling Psychologist practices from the Satori Health Centre, Garsfontein, Pretoria East.

She provides psychotherapy to individuals, couples & teenagers. She has special interests in Clinical Hypnosis, Sex Health and Sport Psychology.

Services available in English & Afrikaans.

Gender affirming provider seeing clients from various sexual identities and preferences.

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Christi Gadd - Clinical Psychologist, Neuropsychologist & Practice Director

Christi Gadd is a Clinical Psychologist and Neuropsychologist practising from the Satori Health Centre. She practices in Garsfontein, Pretoria East, South Africa and online.

She has a special interest in the human brain and the way in which it regulates our behaviour and in turn our relationships. She provides psychotherapy to assist a person and their family in adjusting to the impact of brain injury or neurological illness as well as assessments of the extent and intricacy of the injury. She also provides general psychotherapy to individuals, couples and families.

Her services are available in English and Afrikaans.

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