Shane Govender

Mr. Shane Govender is a Clinical Psychologist at ACPN. He earned his master’s degree in clinicalpsychology from the University of Johannesburg (2009), an undergraduate degree (2003), and anhonors degree in psychology in social sciences (2004) from the University of Pretoria. He is acertified provider of trauma releasing exercises (TRE) and holds clinical psychology licenses withthe Department of Health, Abu Dhabi, and the Health Professions Council of South Africa.

With over a decade of diverse experience in mental health clinics, hospitals, private practice, andmedico-legal and forensic settings, Mr. Govender specializes in individual psychotherapy foradolescents and adults. His expertise covers a wide array of issues, including mood disorders, PTSD, adjustment disorders, anxiety, interpersonal difficulties, substance abuse, stress management, andself-development. He is also proficient in psychological, intellectual/cognitive, neuropsychological, and personality assessments.

Mr. Govender adopts an eclectic therapeutic approach, drawing fromcognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal psychotherapy, solution-focused therapy, and positive psychology to create a safe, empathic environment for clients to navigate emotional and psychological challenges towardsoptimal mental health.