"Those who look outward, dream; those who look inward, awaken."
- Carl Jung
Dr. Anthony R. Townsend
Anthony is a qualified Clinical Psychologist in private practice. He holds a PhD (D. Litt et Phill (Psych)) and a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology (cum laude).
Anthony's therapeutic focus is on the treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorders using cognitive-behavioural therapy. He is also proficient in conducting forensic care and contact assessments and neuropsychological assessments.
Anthony currently practices from A Really Good Therapist Centre, and is open to consulting positions relating to Clinical Psychology, Neuropsychology and Forensic Psychology.
Services
"Your present circumstances don't determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start."
Here are some of the ways in which I can be of service-
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Clinical Psychology
I'm a clinical psychologist in private practice specialising in the treatment of anxiety disorders using cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT).
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My training included a wide-range of psychosocial issues and disorders using insight-oriented, systemic, transactional analytic and cognitive-behavioural approaches.
Neuropsychology
I am a member of the International Neuropsychoanalysis Society and an associate member of SACNA.
I provide best-practice neuropsychological assessments to pinpoint cognitive changes due to brain injury, illness, or psychiatric conditions. These assessments empower you and your care team to optimise your cognitive function and
emotional well-being.
Forensic Psychology
Child Custody
I provide forensic psychological assessments and reports for child custody matters.
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Medico-Legal
I offer forensic psychological assessment services regarding the psychological implications of personal injury claims made to the Road Accident Fund (RAF).
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Aeromedical Expertise
I provide psychological assessments, research and report analyses for the Aeromedical Appeal Board to assist in decision-making regarding aviation staff, to uphold air safety standards and encourage ethical and transparent air safety practice.
Professional Training
In addition to presenting frequent public lectures at the University of Pretoria and presenting leadership seminars to students and corporates alike, I offer professional CPD-accredited training to psychology practitioners, as well as to registrars and legal representatives who work with medico-legal and psycho-legal reports.
Supervision
Psychology is a dynamic field, and supervision is an important part of professional development. I offer supervisory inputs on psychotherapy and psychological assessessments.