Ms. Jodie Lydia Mackay is a Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years of international experience. She has helped people manage emotional, psychological, and life-related challenges in a variety of cultural settings.
Ms. Mackay earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology at the University of Cape Town, South Africa. She has worked in South Africa, Japan, and the UAE, giving insight into the emotional challenges of relocation, cultural adjustment and living overseas, helping clients navigate changes with greater resilience and self-awareness.
Her clinical practice focuses on a wide range of developmental, emotional, and behavioral concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, burnout, and relationship difficulties. She also has experience supporting individuals coping with chronic medical conditions through her previous work in an oncology setting.
Ms. Mackay has extensive experience in trauma-focused therapy and incorporates EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) into her clinical work where appropriate. She works closely with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to support holistic and comprehensive treatment pathways tailored to each individual.
Her therapeutic approach is based on psychodynamic principles and is influenced by existential-humanistic thought, with a strong emphasis on self-awareness, significant change, and self-improvement. She believes therapy provides a safe and joint setting for individuals to better understand themselves, navigate difficult experiences, and reconnect with purpose and emotional well-being.
Specialties
- Depression and anxiety
- Trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- EMDR therapy
- Relocation and adjustment challenges
- Relationship difficulties
- Sexual health and emotional wellbeing
- Chronic stress and burnout
- Grief, loss, and emotional resilience
- Psychological support for chronic medical conditions
Qualifications
- Master’s in Clinical Psychology – University of Cape Town, South Africa
Professional Interests
- Trauma-focused psychotherapy and EMDR
- Cross-cultural psychology and expatriate mental health
- Psychodynamic and existential-humanistic therapy
- Emotional wellbeing in chronic illness and oncology care
Faqs
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