Shane Govender

Clinical Psychologist

Psychology Department

Abu Dhabi English

Areas of Expertise

Clinical Psychology Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Neuropsychology Forensic Psychology Substance Abuse Mood Disorders Stress Management

Credentials & Qualifications

Qualifications

Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology — University of Johannesburg (2009)
Honours Degree in Psychology in Social Sciences — University of Pretoria (2004)
Undergraduate Degree in Psychology — University of Pretoria (2003)
Certified Provider of Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE)
Licensed with Department of Health, Abu Dhabi and Health Professions Council of South Africa

Clinical Experience

Over a decade of diverse experience in mental health
Practiced across mental health clinics, hospitals, private practice, and medico-legal/forensic settings
Specializes in individual psychotherapy for adolescents and adults
Proficient in psychological, intellectual/cognitive, neuropsychological, and personality assessments

Clinical Specializations

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Interpersonal Psychotherapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Positive Psychology
Eclectic therapeutic approach integrating multiple modalities

About Shane Govender

Mr. Shane Govender is a Clinical Psychologist at ACPN. He earned his master’s degree in clinical psychology 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 a certified provider of trauma releasing exercises (TRE) and holds clinical psychology licenses with the 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 for adolescents and adults. His expertise covers a wide array of issues, including mood disorders, PTSD, adjustment disorders, anxiety, interpersonal difficulties, substance abuse, stress management, and self-development. He is also proficient in psychological, intellectual/cognitive, neuropsychological, and personality assessments.

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