Ariel Boipelo

Recently registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from University of Kwa-Zulu Natal with theoretical and practical components including basic counseling techniques for individual and group sessions. Extensive work experience providing psychological intervention for trauma, grief, and various mental health conditions.

Currently pursuing BA Working with Children Young People and Families at Bradford University, gaining theoretical background in children in the care system, safeguarding, and UK mental health frameworks and guidelines.

Clinical Psychologist - Medic Wellness

(2013-01 - 2025-06)

• Psychological intervention using Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) techniques
• Mental health risk assessment (harm to self and others) and risk management
• Compiling psychological reports
• Consulting with other service providers and agencies regarding progress reports and referrals
• Age range of clients: 6 years to adulthood

Clinical Psychologist - Department of Health - North West Province

(2010-04 - 2012-12)

• Providing individual psychotherapy to in-patients presenting with schizophrenia, bipolar mood disorder and substance related disorders (alcohol and cannabis)
• Psycho-educating patients about adherence to treatment and lifestyle changes to avoid relapse
• Psycho-educational groups: which focused on educating patients about their mental disorder and ways of coping based on the principles of Cognitive behaviour therapy
• Skills development groups: anger management and communication skills
• Consulting with multidisciplinary team with regard to progress reports
• Out–patient department: trauma and grief counseling and academic assessments
• Case formulation and presentation
• Compiling psychological reports
• Age range of clients: 6 years to adulthood

Clinical Psychologist (Community Service) - South African Military Health Services - Lenasia Military Unit

(2009-03 - 2010-02)

• Psychotherapy for members of the SANDF presenting with post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, occupational stress and relationship difficulties
• Psychometric testing to assess fitness to deploy
• Conducting workshops to promote awareness about mental health in the workplace
• Age range of clients: 21 years to adulthood

Intern Clinical Psychologist - Department of Health - Gauteng

(2008-01 - 2008-12)

• Individual and group therapy using Cognitive behaviour therapy techniques
• Patients presenting with schizophrenia, bipolar mood disorder and substance related disorders
• Out–patient department: trauma and grief counseling, academic assessments and intervention for other psychosocial problems
• Administering and scoring psychological tests
• Ward rounds to give feedback about patients' progress
• Forensic assessment of state patients

Counselor - South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG)

(2002-06 - 2003-12)

• Providing telephonic counseling in areas of: depression, anxiety, trauma and suicide crisis helpline
• Age range of clients: 18 years to adulthood

BA - Working with Children Young People and Families - University of Bradford (2025)

Master of Social Science - Clinical Psychology - University of Kwa-Zulu Natal (2008)

Bachelor of Social Science Honours - North-West University (2004)

Bachelor of Social Science - University of the Free State (2000)