Psychologist
Alison Kuit
Alison Kuit is a seasoned psychologist with over 15 years of clinical experience, holding professional registration as a Clinical Psychologist in South Africa and the UK. She has had the privilege of working with individuals of all ages in various settings, including private practice, psychiatric clinics, hospitals, public healthcare, and schools across the UK, South Africa, and the GCC region.
Alison specializes in working with children, adolescents and adults facing emotional and behavioral challenges, mood disorders, eating/body image issues, trauma, and adjustment difficulties. She approaches therapy with a sense of curiosity, creativity, and respect, ensuring that those she works with feel empowered and heard throughout the therapeutic process.
Spoken Languages
English
CDA License
Psychologist
Alison provides personalized and evidence-based therapy, incorporating elements of Narrative Therapy, ACT, and CBT as appropriate. Additionally, she is trained in utilizing neuropsychological assessments to evaluate and support those with neurodevelopmental challenges. She understands the courage it takes to seek support and aims to create a safe and authentic therapeutic space for her clients.
Credentials
- Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, South Africa,
- Higher Diploma in Education, University of Port Elizabeth, South Africa
- Honours Degree in Psychology, University of Port Elizabeth, South Africa
- Bachelor’s degree in Science, University of Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Professional associations
- Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA),
- Health and Care Professions Council UK (HCPC),
- Community Development Authority (CDA)
Professional experience
- School Counsellor, Dubai College
- School Counsellor, Doha British School,
- Locum Clinical Psychologist, Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership, NHS, CAMHS, UK
- Clinical Psychologist, The Meadow Centre, NHS, Solihull, UK
- Clinical Psychologist in Private Practice
- Clinical Psychologist, St. Albans Medium B Prison
- Intern Clinical Psychologist, Elizabeth Donkin Psychiatric Hospital.
Clinical Expertise & Services Offered:
- Anxiety Disorders
- Mood Disorders
- Adjustment Disorders
- Trauma
- Parenting
- Disordered Eating
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
Total Years of Experience: 15 years