Sandra Brownrigg
clinical psychologist
I am a clinical psychologist who has been in practice for nearly 20 years. I did my internship at Sterkfontein Hospital and my community service was based at Johannesburg Prison. This experience gave me a unique insight into psychopathology and the impact on human life. I’ve been in private practice since finishing my community service and have worked extensively with couples and individuals.
Working with couples has been my passion from day one. Trying to get individuals to communicate better and have a fulfilling relationship is what I find most rewarding. I recognise that every couple’s dynamic is very intricate and unique, requiring a tailored approach for all my patients. In 2004 I studied the Imago Relationship Therapy which was developed by Harville Hendrix, and I’ve used that paradigm in my therapeutic process ever since then.
Teaching couples how to communicate in conflict and chaos is not always easy,
but it is absolutely essential. If you are able to communicate better about how you are feeling and how you perceive the world, you have a better chance of being understood by your partner, and thereby understanding each other.