About Me:

Hello! I'm Linda (she/her), and I'm a Clinical Psychologist. I believe in creating a safe and welcoming space for people seeking mental health support. My work is rooted in evidence-based interventions, as well as providing culturally sensitive mental health care. My experience includes working with people of all ages and in both medical and non-medical settings. Therefore, I bring a wealth of knowledge and compassion to my practice. Furthermore, I am deeply committed to supporting LGBTQIA+ individuals and approach my practice with a focus on education and advocacy. My previous research and clinical work have explored the connections between identity (race, class, gender, sexuality, etc.), mental health, and social justice, and this informs my commitment to inclusive and affirming care. I look forward to partnering with you on your journey towards greater well-being.

Qualifications:

• MA Clinical Psychology, University of the Witwatersrand (Cum Laude)

• MA Psychology, University of the Witwatersrand (Cum Laude)

• BSocSc Honours in Psychology, University of Cape Town

• BSocSc (Majors: Psychology, Organisational Psychology, Gender Studies), University of Cape Town

Publications:

• Bodies out of place: Black queer students
  negotiating identity at the University of Cape Town (Boonzaier & Mkhize, 2018, 2024)

• Envisioning Photovoice as Decolonial Feminist Praxis (Cornell, Mkhize & Kessi, 2019)

Memberships and Affiliations:

• Health Professions Council of South Africa - PS0155942

• Board of Healthcare Funders - PR1204491

• Professional Association for Transgender Health South Africa

• South African Psychoanalytical Initiative