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Alexis Haupt-Pullen Psychology

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Alexis Haupt-Pullen Psychology

I offer face to face and online therapy.

I am a clinical psychologist, providing therapy for a broad range of mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, addiction, bereavement etc.

13/11/2024

AS THE YEAR DRAWS TO A CLOSE

It’s that time of the year when we are all considering when things will be closing so that we can plan ahead. With that, please note that my practice will be closed for the festive season from 20 December 2024.

08/11/2024

YEAR-END FUNCTION 2024

Here we are again one year later, psychologists in private practice coming together to create a year-end function. It was such a meaningful time where we could reflect, relate and learn from one another. I’m so grateful to have a strong network of professional relationships that contributes to my professional and personal growth. What a lovely morning.

16/09/2024

PODCAST ON PREGNANCY LOSS

I had the privilege of being part of a podcast on Pregnancy Loss for Mediclinic this morning. This is a topic near to my heart. My core message to the women, men and families who are touched by pregnancy loss is, your loss is real and your feelings are valid.

I will share the link when the podcast becomes available to the public.

26/08/2024

OFF TO JOBURG TO TALK ABOUT EATING DISORDERS AND DIABETES

I had the privilege of creating awareness on the link between eating disorders and diabetes at the CDE (Centre for Diabetes and Endocrinology) conference this weekend in Johannesburg.

There is a heightened risk of developing an eating disorder among individuals with diabetes. Feelings of guilt and shame often prohibit these individuals from seeking help. This highlights the need for psychoeducation on this comorbid condition.

I am so grateful to have been a part of this amazing event.

11/07/2024

PERIPARTUM DEPRESSION, 30-40% IN SA

I recently attended a webinar about peripartum depression (also known as postpartum depression or PPD). PPD is a form of clinical depression that affects women during pregnancy or within 12 months postpartum.

The stats are alarming and important to heed i.e.

Worldwide the prevalence is 11.9%

In South Africa the prevalence is as high as 30% - 40%

Women experiencing PPD often feel alone and isolated. Talking to supportive family members or friends can provide emotional support and practical help. Talking to your healthcare provider (i.e. GP, gynaecologist, psychiatrist or psychologist) to assess your symptoms and to recommend appropriate treatment options is a necessary step toward receiving the help needed to overcome PPD.

28/06/2024

TAKE SOME LEAVE

This week I am back after 10 days leave.

It often takes stepping away from our regular routine to truly recognize how tired we are. Taking breaks is crucial for our well-being, even if it's sometimes hard to convince ourselves to do so in the midst of work or responsibilities.

Taking a break can be difficult because:

Workload and Deadlines: When you have a heavy workload or tight deadlines, it can feel like there's no time to take a break without falling behind.

Workplace Culture: In some workplaces, there might be an expectation to always be busy and productive, making it challenging to step away without feeling guilty or judged.

Fear of Falling Behind: There's a concern that taking a break will result in missed opportunities or falling behind others who are constantly working.

Difficulty Switching Off: In today's hyper-connected world, it's increasingly difficult to disconnect from work due to constant notifications, emails, and the temptation to check in during off-hours.

Sense of Responsibility: Feeling responsible for team tasks or projects can lead individuals to believe they must be constantly available and working to ensure everything runs smoothly.
Reflect on whether you can relate to any of these and consider whether you need a break.

10/05/2024

THIS MOTHERS DAY, I THINK OF YOU

The woman who longs to be a mother but is unable to have a child often feels lonely and hopeless.

She feels judged among her family, friends, colleagues and strangers.

She knows the inevitable question will arise, “do you have children?”, and that her response will suggest “a lack or deficiency” that she is perceived to have.

This group of women long to leave this community but feels stuck there.

She very often suffers in silence.

She may not verbalise it but she is hurting and she needs empathy, sensitivity and compassion.

21/04/2024

START THE CONVERSATION

Yesterday I had the privilege of being in attendance and being a speaker at the “Start the Conversation – an eating disorder conference”. The research shows that while eating disorders are common, they are often underdiagnosed. Training, experience and supervision is essential in adequately diagnosing and treating this condition. Yesterday’s conference was thus so important in improving the treatment received by individuals suffering with an eating disorder.

16/04/2024

Healthy coping mechanisms are counterintuitive

A coping mechanism is a strategy used to reduce or manage stress (uncomfortable emotions) and/or stressors (situations). We are all using coping mechanisms regularly. Our coping mechanisms can either help us cope with stress in a positive way or it can be harmful.

If I were to estimate, 70-80% of my clients say they want to learn healthy coping mechanisms. Healthy coping mechanisms are often counterintuitive. They require us to tolerate discomfort in the moment and they are often not the behaviour/approach we feel like taking in the moment. Often unhealthy coping mechanisms give us a quick fix but hinder us from processing and relating with others in a beneficial way. The discomfort we experience when we implement healthy coping mechanisms is not a sign that the coping mechanism isn’t working; it’s often a sign that we are working.

17/03/2024

SINGLE PARENTS IN SA

42% of households in South Africa are run by single mothers and 3% of households are run by single fathers.

The risk of depression is double among single mothers and single mothers are twice as likely as married mothers to experience financial hardship, although they are twice as likely to be in full-time employment.

A single mother once made a clear distinction for me between support and help. She said support is when the people in her world express love and show care to her and her child. However, only 1-2 people in her world offer help. She defined help as practical aid or acts of service to her and her child i.e. a person who practically assists with childcare, provides financial assistance and is present to listen and provide guidance when in need.

Single parents NEED both SUPPORT and HELP in order to function well.

I recently recorded a short video series for single parents. I hope to share more info about this project soon.

13/02/2024

WHAT ABOUT THE ADDICT’S FAMILY???

For many years I worked directly with the recovering addict. Now, in my private practice, I am walking alongside the loved ones of the addict. The loved ones feel an immense sense of powerlessness. They try to navigate the boundary between healthy support and enabling. They are confronted with a different version of the person they love/d. They are torn between feelings of anger, pity, guilt, fear and cautious optimism.

Addiction treatment focusses largely on the addict. However, the loved ones of the addict should not be forgotten. They too need to be supported, confronted and helped toward healing.

01/02/2024

TODAY IS MY 2 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

Alexis Haupt-Pullen Psychology has been based at Dr Hope Medical in Durbanville for 2 years today.

I started my private practice 3 ½ years ago, largely out of necessity. I worked at a dual diagnosis inpatient psychiatric clinic for 7 years; a job I absolutely loved. And then covid hit and the clinic closed. I started my private practice with the plan to go back into an inpatient clinic setting again because ultimately that (was) my passion. I was given the opportunity to work in a clinic again and while I enjoyed it, I realized that I was ready for the next chapter. My private practice started as a solely online practice. Later I practiced from a colleague’s office and then I moved to my own office at Dr Hope Medical. Today I celebrate this milestone anniversary with immense gratitude because I am so grateful for the place, I am able to go to and the work I am able to do every day.

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Melkbosstrand
7441

Opening Hours

Monday	08:00 - 15:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 15:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 15:00
Thursday	08:00 - 15:00
Friday	08:00 - 15:00

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+27604716609

Website

https://www.drhopemedical.com/

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