About Christi Gadd
I am a Clinical Psychologist and Neuropsychologist with a passion for human relationships — intrigued by the essence of being human, with all its joys, sorrows, trials, and tribulations. I work with couples and individuals in Dubai and online, combining in-person and online sessions in the therapeutic process.
I am registered with the Dubai Health Authority as a Clinical Psychologist. In Dubai I practise from Thrive Wellbeing Centre by Dr Sarah Rasmi, in Jumeirah Lake Towers.
In Pretoria, South Africa, I practise from the Satori Health Centre in Garsfontein, and I am registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Clinical Psychologist and Neuropsychologist. I am not taking on new clients in South Africa, but remain available to existing clients.
Christi Gadd — at a glance
- Profession: Clinical Psychologist and Neuropsychologist
- Registrations: HPCSA PS 0116947 (South Africa) · DHA 73418869 (Dubai)
- Practising at: Thrive Wellbeing Centre, HDS Tower, Cluster F, Jumeirah Lake Towers, Dubai — and online
- Languages: English and Afrikaans
- Areas of focus: couples therapy, sex and intimacy therapy, individual therapy, family therapy, clinical supervision, neuropsychological assessment
Loving my work and feeling fulfilled in what I do matters deeply to me. One part of my work that leaves me most fulfilled is the chance to use both my head and my heart in unison.
I value building an empathic relationship — the privilege of joining people in their most painful, darkest, and most frightening places, and sharing in their joys and achievements too.
I also enjoy understanding their challenges in a logical, systematic way, linking a scientific understanding of human interaction with the difficulties they bring, to build a holistic picture.
“The best work you’ll ever do is working on you.”
Robin Sharma
I work from an Integrative Interactional Approach, grounded in Person-Centred principles and an Ecosystemic understanding. This gives me a frame for holding both an understanding of a client’s challenges and a collaboration with them to work through those stumbling blocks.
Interactional psychotherapy helps people build effective, sustainable, and satisfying relationships. Based on each client’s needs, I work with them to explore how they relate to their world.
I thrive on variety in my practice.
As such my practice comprises of various components:
- Online & In-person therapy with individuals, couples and families at Thrive Wellbeing Centre
- Online & In-person therapy with individuals, couples and families at Satori Health Centre
- A wide range of neuropsychological services including assessment and psychotherapy
- Aviation medical assessment
- Functional assessments for insurance purposes
- SARS confirmation of disability assessments
- Medico-legal assessment
- Supervision
My Professional Journey
Experience
- 2024 – Present: Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Thrive Wellbeing Centre by Dr Sarah Rasmi
- 2014 – Present: Private Practice, Christi Gadd Clinical Psychologist & Neuropsychologist
- 2018: Guest lecturer, University of Johannesburg
- 2018: Guest lecturer, University of Pretoria
- 2016 – 2017: Associate Clinical Psychologist, Elton Bloye Neuropsych
- 2014: Guest lecturer, University of Pretoria
- 2012 – 2017: Clinical Psychologist, 1 Military Hospital, South African National Defence Force
- 2010: Intern Clinical Psychologist, Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital & Weskoppies Psychiatric Hospital
Academic Qualifications
- 2012 MSc Clinical Psychology – University of Limpopo, Medunsa Campus
- 2009 BSocSci (Hons) Psychology – University of Pretoria
- 2008 BSc Human physiology, Genetics & Psychology – University of Pretoria
Read more about my work history on my LinkedIn profile.
