About

 

Dr. Roets is a psychologist, hypnotherapist, counsellor, and life coach specialising in individual, student, and adult therapy. She maintains a private practice in Paarl, Western Cape (South Africa). 
 
Dr. Roets has had a strong calling to help people for as long as she can remember. Her academic qualifications and love of people have led her on the most wonderful adventures, both locally and internationally. She has a Master’s degree in Educational Psychology and obtained her Doctorate in Medical Hypnoanalysis, and also obtained an Advanced Diploma in Medical Hypnoanalysis and Ego-state Therapy. Dr. Roets has studied and trained extensively in experiential psychotherapy, gestalt therapy, behavioural therapy, cognitive-behavioural therapy, as well as emotionally focused therapy.  
 
She is registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa and have signed their code of ethics. Apart from her credentials in hypnotherapy, Dr. Roets is also a life skills trainer. 

 
In addition to being a prominent qualified psychologist, Dr. Roets attends workshops, congresses and courses on an ongoing basis to stay well informed on the latest developments. In 1994, she gained intensive experience in the United States at the Ohio Institute of Medical Hypnoanalysis in Akron.  
 
Dr. Roets has 30 years’ experience as a psychologist and 27 years as a hypnotherapist. She is an interactive, straightforward, and solution-focused therapist and works with a broad spectrum of clients. Her therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help her clients effectively address their personal life challenges. Dr. Roets integrates complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalised approach, tailored to each client. With compassion and understanding, she works with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.  
 
In addition to being a prominent medical hypnoanalyst and ego-state therapist, Dr. Roets has been interviewed for various magazine articles on different topics. The latest article, about eating disorders (anorexia and bulimia), appeared in the Afrikaans magazine Rooi Rose in September 2008. Other articles have appeared in You/Huisgenoot and Sarie magazines. 

 

Dr. Roets’ treatment specialities include: 

  • Medical hypnoanalysis 
  • Ego-state therapy 
  • Psychoneurosis and depression 
  • Hypnotherapy 
  • Mental & emotional health counselling 
  • Student and adult psychotherapy 
  • Dream interpretation 
  • Life coaching 
  • Study methods and techniques 

Educational qualifications:  

BA HED (University of North West, South Africa)  

B.Ed (University of Pretoria, South Africa) 

M.Ed (University of Pretoria, South Africa) 

D.Ed (University of Pretoria, South Africa) 

Diploma (Clinical Hypnosis) (University of Pretoria, South Africa)  

  

Professional memberships:  

Psychology Society of South Africa  

South African Clinical Hypnosis Society  

Past experience:  

Prior to entering the field of psychology and hypnotherapy and before starting her own practice, she earned her BA HED qualification at the University of North West in Potchefstroom, South Africa. Dr. Roets was a teacher for nine years and taught in more than seven public high schools around South Africa. She also worked as an educational psychologist at the Department of Education for three years.