Our Team

Dedicated Professionals Committed to Your Recovery

Meet the People Behind Your Recovery

At Haliford Health Group, our greatest strength is our people. Our multidisciplinary clinical teams bring together decades of combined experience in addiction treatment, mental health care, and therapeutic practice. Every member of our team shares a deep commitment to compassionate, client-centred care.

Across our three facilities, we employ psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, counselling psychologists, social workers, registered counsellors, and dedicated support staff, all working collaboratively to support you on every step of your recovery journey. Our teams are trained to international standards, and many hold specialist qualifications from the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and South Africa’s leading institutions.

Group Leadership

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peter powis

Clinical Lead

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Andre fourie

Group General Manager

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merel claus

GZ Psychologist

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damien fynn

Customer Relationship Management & New Business Development

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Ebrahim Behardien

Marketing and New Business Development

Kirsten Steenkamp

kirsten steenkamp

Compliance Manager

Dr Asief Ahmed

dr asief ahmed

Group Addiction GP

Ilse Ackermann

ilse ackermann

Group Nursing Manager

Keran Ramsamy

keran ramsamy

Group Bookkeeper


Our Multidisciplinary Clinical Teams

  • Psychiatrists: Medical specialists providing psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and ongoing medication management.
  • Clinical Psychologists: Registered professionals delivering evidence-based individual and group therapy using modalities including CBT, DBT, EMDR, and schema therapy.
  • Counselling Psychologists: Specialists focused on therapeutic support, personal development, and relapse prevention.
  • Social Workers: Professionals addressing family dynamics, social support systems, and community reintegration.
  • Registered Counsellors: Dedicated practitioners who serve as your personal counsellor throughout treatment, providing three individual sessions per week.
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Anker Huis

International Clinical Expertise

  • International Standards: Clinical staff trained to UK and European standards with qualifications from internationally recognised institutions.
  • Dutch-Speaking Clinicians: Anker Huis includes a Netherlands-registered GZ Psychologist, providing specialist care for Dutch and European clients.
  • Cultural Sensitivity: Our clinical teams understand the expectations of international clients, ensuring comfortable integration into South African treatment environments.
  • Dedicated Dutch Enquiry Line: Cherrywood House operates a dedicated Dutch enquiry line for Netherlands-based clients and their families.
  • Collaborative Approach: We coordinate with your existing healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care upon return to your home country.
  • Personalised Care: Every client is assigned a personal counsellor who supports them from admission through to aftercare, including three one-on-one counselling sessions per week.
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