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Hi. My name is Nitin Prag. I am a Registered Counsellor who graduated from Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University in 2015, after completing my BPsych (Couns) course. The course included a six-month practicum, which allowed me to put into practice what I had learned in my previous 3 and a half years of study.
While my practicum focused on offering mainly career assessment and counselling to a diverse student population, I was provided the opportunity to assist the University’s Campus Health clinic with HIV pre- and post-counselling, as well as testing, on a short-term basis.
I was able to further expand my skillset in the field of psychology when I was appointed as a Registered Counsellor between the two community psychology clinics at Nelson Mandela University. It was between these clinics where I became exposed to a wider variety and range of cases, as the clinics were geared towards serving the nearby, often vulnerable communities. I quickly learned in these three years that I had a knack for easily connecting with people of different backgrounds and age groups.
While I typically work from a Person-Centred Approach, I have experience using Solutions-Focused, Cognitive Behavioural, and Positive Psychology approaches to counselling as well. I have also gained experience working with trauma and crisis interventions.
From a young age, my passion was always focused on other people – whether it was to entertain them or to build them up. Psychology provides me with the platform to use my vibrant personality, my connectivity, and my insightful nature to assist each client with their counselling goals. I particularly enjoy working with adults in an individual counselling setting. If I had to pick a favourite, it would be counselling processes that are focused on self-empowerment and self-esteem building.
I understand how challenging life can be – as I am living and experiencing it as well – and this allows me to better practice with high levels of empathy, understanding, and a non-judgmental attitude when working with my clients.