Meet the Authors

Lucie Grové

Clinical Psychologist
BA. Hons (Psychology), NWU
M.A. (Clinical Psychology), UFS

Biography:

Since her master's degree in clinical psychology, she has been practising as a clinical psychologist in Bloemfontein. She enjoys working with children, adolescents and adults and provides individual psychotherapy, as well as couple, group and family psychotherapy. She is also involved in the teenage unit group program of a private psychiatric hospital. Lucie believes that seeing the potential and goodness in every person transform the therapeutic relationship into a space of safety and hope, where every step taken together is infused with the promise of healing and growth.  Outside of work Lucie is a wife and a mother of twins. She enjoys running, reading, music and spending time with her family and friends.

Jemona Taylor

Counselling Psychologist
B.Sc. Hons (Psychology), US
M.Sc. (Counselling Psychology), UFS

Biography:

Jemona completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Stellenbosch within the natural sciences, where her interest in the relationship between body and mind originated. Since her master's degree in professional psychology, she has been practising as a psychologist in Bloemfontein.

She believes in promoting the potential of every client – young and old – amidst challenges and the storms of life that sometimes rage. A wise person one said that healing happens in relationships. Jemona believes that through the nature of the psychotherapeutic relationship, clients may explore, learn, heal, grow and ultimately thrive in a life consistent with what they value. Outside of work Jemona is a devoted mother and wife. She loves exercise, reading, and music, but especially beach holidays.