Meet the Team
Meet the Center’s Transformational team of experts who work as a holistic powerhouse that combine to create massive transformational shifts for our clients. Everyone is different. Everyone is unique and so are our products. The unique paths we have tread make our time, goals and objectives at the center something very personal. The small numbers we purposefully accommodate makes this possible.

Mark L Lockwood BA(hons)(psy)
All things are possible, be the change
Mark L Lockwood BA(hons)(psy) is a teacher of self reliance and spiritual transformation. Holding two degrees in psychology, thousands of hours in individual and group therapy time treating depression, personality disorders and stress. He has decades of experience in his field and has used this knowledge gained in inpatient treatment to help people heal their lives in short periods of time by making change happen with a scientifically proven system of change. Aside from his primary passion of teaching self-actualization, Mark is also one of the most qualified life-strategist’s and addiction psychology specialists on the continent.

Wendy Lockwood BA(psy)
Why wait for a rock-bottom
Wendy BA(psy) is an expert in making sure our clients get the right package that they need. This work starts before clients come in and packages are made to suit our clients needs for their time at the Center. As we don’t have a one size fits all approach and really do drastically customise peoples experiences at our spiritual healing and wellness centre we need to be sure we’re all on the same page from arrival to online extended treatment work from home.

Lisl – Psychotherapist
I wholeheartedly hear what you’re saying
Sandra, (BA, Ad.Dip.PC, MA Trauma), is the centres psychotherapist who has decades of advanced experience in various different fields of psychology. She is highly empathic, focused and works deeply in the psychoanalytical fields to make sure clients achieve healing from trauma, depression, addictions and all personality disorders right through to relationship and burnout issues. She has an integrated approach with special interest in trauma and PTSD

Jane Plimsoll – Anxiety therapist UK
You get to choose what energy you allow in and out of your life
British-born and educated as therapist working with adults, children and families, with a particular interest in the autistic spectrum and neurodivergence in her early years in England, UK. Jane now uses her therapeutic Skills and areas of specialisation as a therapeutic counsellor which includes Individual therapy with adults, adolescents and children. Parent/child work, family and couple therapy. Assessment of developmental, emotional, behavioural and learning problems. An incredible asset to the The Center’s Transformational team.

Angela (yoga, shiatsu, quigong)
Be the change
Maxine Alexandra – Trauma Sensitive Yoga Facilitator(RTP-F) . Trauma-Sensitive Yoga is a form of yoga as therapy, adapted from modern postural yoga. It is derived from the ancient practice of yoga in coordination with modern neuroscience, attachment theory, Somatic Experiencing and Polyvagal theory.

Doc O
General Practitioner
We have worked with our consulting doctor for over 14 years and the benefit of working with someone who has an interest in helping clients with more than just medication. He is a General Practitioner with a special interest in psychiatry and has an in-depth knowledge that has helped hundreds of clients over the years to finally find homeostasis in body, mind and soul.

Maricille BA (hons)(psy)
We’ll make it work
Maricille is the Center manager with an Honours degree in psychology who ensures things go smoothly from dawn till dusk. She works closely with clients in ensuring days are planned properly and that there is time, transport and the necessary procedures in place to ensure plans run smoothly.

Tacky
Keep calm and carry on
Tacky is a team carer coach who looks after clients needs at the centre and also is a key team player in ensuring communication, reporting and coordination of activities is well balanced.

Precilla
Hello my dear, how are you doing today!
Precilla is head of house keeping at the centre and manages all house keeping requirements as well as prepares lunches and certain meals at the centre. She has developed a keen interest in healthy meal preparation and has taken the initiative to learn about how to prepare the tastiest and healthiest meals in a practical manner.

Psychiatric Team
4 psychiatric consultants
When needed over the last 11 years we have used 4 specific psychiatrists that help clients with specific needs. Each has their own interests and speciality in psychiatry and psychoanalysis. Having the support of a neuroclinic close to the center is wonderful for clients who have some of the best practitioners in the world to work with.

Mindfulness Team
Having a highly-sensitive nervous system is a blessing
Richard is a Certified Master Healing Coach (Compassion Key® Master Practitioner), using a combination of science-based mindfulness and coaching techniques, self-directed compassion tools and deep, empathic listening to curate a healing space for clients.

King
Trust God! Everything will be fine. No problem.
King has been with the center since day one as a carer coach and oversees clients activities. His inner and outer strength are palpable and clients always leave with King as confidant and friend that they have made during their time with us.

Tembi
We’ve managed to sort it all out!
Tembi is a carer coach who has done work to study as a nurse. She is wise in the ways of practical helping people be comfortable at the centre and meets any needs with grace and a genuine willingness to help.

Mindfulness Team
Art is never finished
Maria and others work on our well trained and experienced mindfulness team and do everything from yoga, breath work, silent retreats and nature outings at the center. The Center’s Transformational team has no hierarchy of importance because each aspect of the work we do here is equally important to the extraordinary success of the centres programs.

Local Practitioners Team
An abundance of consultants with our The Center’s Transformational team. See what we offer here.
Plettenberg Bay and Knysna are the Monaco of South Africa and one thing we are not short of is a host of chiropractors, massage therapists, holistic experts and everyone from experienced Kinesiology, herbal experts, hypnotherapy, breath-work, cognitive behavioural therapy, yoga, somatic experiencing and stress management through to general therapies. If you need it or want it you will find it ihere.
LIST OF CENTER FOR HEALING CONSULTANTS
As The Center is a highly specialised private healing and wellness centre we use a number of consultants in our rich well of diverse professional psychologists, psychiatrists, doctors, surgeons, anaesthetists, hypnotherapists, energy and therapeutic body stress release (BSR) and others when clients require them. Some of our more popular psychological specialists offer help with:
INTERVENTIONS WE MAKE FOR YOU
• Adult Sibling and Family Therapy
• Attachment Therapy
• 10 Step Paradigm Process Treatment Programs
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• CBTe (‘Enhanced’ CBT)
• Coaching (Life/Professional)
• Couples Therapy & Imago therapy
• Conflict Resolution & Mediation
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Dietetics & Nutrition, Gym, Personal Trainer
• Eye Movement Therapy (EMDR)
• Hypnotherapy
• Integrative Therapy
• Interpersonal Therapy
• Leadership and Career Development
• Meditation, Advanced CQ Meditation & Paradigm Healing
• Healing of physical issues, emotional issues and psychological issues
• Mindfulness & Advanced Mindfulness programs
• How we can help you heal with the best in Psychodynamic Therapy
• Relapse Prevention Techniques and Programs
• Self-esteem, Career focus & Resilience Building
• Schema Therapy
• Systemic (Family Therapy)
