Department of Psychology

Dr K Shirinda-Mthombeni

College of Human Sciences
School of Social Sciences
Department: Psychology
Senior Lecturer
Tel: 012 429 8314
Fax: 012 429 3414
E-mail: shirik@unisa.ac.za

Qualifications

  • MSc Psychology (Unisa)
  • BSc (Hons) Psychology (MEDUNSA)
  • BA degree (UP)

Fields of academic interests

  • HIV/AIDS research
  • Spiritual intelligence
  • Women and Youth
  • Orphans and vulnerable children

Field of Specialisation

  • HIV/AIDS
  • Social Psychology
  • Counselling
  • Community Psychology

Professional positions, fellowships & awards

  • Member of Health professions council of South Africa (HPCSA) (Registered counsellor)
  • Member of the Psychological society of South Africa (PsySSA)

Projects

  • Currently working on the experiences of lay counsellors in the HIV/AIDS field
  • BPsych Research