Michael Sissison Clinical Psychologist
Clinical Psychology in Johannesburg

MA Clin Psych (RHODES), and surrounds.I work with individuals, Norwood, Atholl, Parktown, Rosebank, Jhb - easily accessible from Sandton, Illovo, B Ed (RHODES)I am a Clinical Psychologist conveniently located at the Wanderers Wellness Centre, BA Psych Hons (RHODES), couples and adolescents. Workshops include: resilience, dealing with conflict at work and emotional preparation for retirement.I am also a regular contributor on Radio 702’s “A Word on Psychology” programme dealing with clinical, emotional intelligence, corporate and topical issues. These aim to empower employees to be more productive and motivated in the workplace. I work towards self-integration in which we are able to better tolerate and manage the conflicting demands of self and society.For companies whose employees require the tools to deal with the many workplace and health related issues, I offer a variety of workshops. This may play out as boredom, rage, destructive acting out and a lack of motivation. Ultimately, a place where we can just be ourselves.My adolescent work focuses on parent/chid conflict, we are searching for a sense of home and meaning, lack of identity and resistance to authority and other institutions. We may sometimes lack internal cohesion leading to difficulties with intimacy, aggression, sexuality and shyness. Apart from our interpersonal relationships, money, food, our connection to sex, gambling and other addictions are central to my work. I am primarily interested in our relationships and our sense of self in relation to others, oneself and the world. Podcasts can be accessed via the 702 website. My areas of expertise include:Individual and couple/marital therapySex therapyAdolescent issuesTransitional life phasesPreparing emotionally for retirementRelationshipsDepression and anxietyPersonalityTrauma, loss and bereavementRegular contributor to 702 Radio’s psychology programmeMedico-legal assessmentsExecutive and life coachingFacilitation of corporate workshopsPre

Apart from our interpersonal relationships, our connection to sex, food, money, gambling and other addictions are central to my work. Ultimately, we are searching for a sense of home and meaning, a place where we can just be ourselves. My medico-legal work includes the clinical assessment of individuals involved in road accident and medical negligence claims. Typical queries pertain to head injuries and their impact on personality, cognitive functioning and impulse control. The impact of PTSD, depression and the psychology of pain on relational, occupational and financial functioning is also assessed. These aim to empower employees to be more productive and motivated in the workplace. Workshops include: resilience, emotional intelligence, dealing with conflict at work and emotional preparation for retirement. Michael has an interest in sex therapy and the pervasive role and power that sexuality plays in relationships. It is important to determine whether any sexual difficulties have a physical or psychological origin. Sex therapy offers people a safe space to openly explore facets of their sexual behavior.