Greyling Viljoen
Greyling Viljoen is a clinical psychologist in full-time private psychotherapy and sport psychology practice. His practice is based in Albert St, Waterkloof, Pretoria. He also practices at Sport Medical Services at Loftus Park.
In his clinical practice he works mainly with adults and adolescents. Greyling has a special interest in mood disorders (More on physchotherapy services). He has postgraduate degrees in psychology and theology and a PhD in psychotherapy from the University of Pretoria. He has extensive experience in facilitation of groups, trauma debriefing, conflict resolution and integration. (More on work experience).
As a sport psychologist he has been contracted to provincial and national teams and has worked with many top athletes in South Africa, including members of the 2004 and 2012 Olympic Team of whom some were medal winners. He is one of the SASCOC designated psychologists to deliver a service to the OPEX athletes for the Olympic Games. In his practice he has worked with sports men and women in many different types of sports ranging from cricket, golf, athletics, swimming, rowing, canoeing to equestrian, shooting and taekwondo (More on sport psychology service).
He has been lecturing on a part time basis at different universities since 1999, including People Management on a project management course (PPM presented by Enterprises University of Pretoria). During 2012 he lectured to PhD students from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. He was also the on-ground programme coordinator for the students for two field experiences to South Africa.
As a sportsman himself, he represented his province in five different sports as a junior (tennis, gymnastics, rugby, swimming and canoeing) and, as a senior, was a Springbok Canoeist over a period of 9 years. In addition he was captain and manager of the SA Canoeing team for a number of years. He is a past recipient of a number of awards including the South African Sports Merit Award and the University of Pretoria Sportsman of the Year Award. Greyling held the K1 record for the second longest canoe marathon in the world for 20 years (Murray Marathon in Australia, 1987) (More on sporting achievements).
Greyling is married with two daughters.
Professional and educational qualifications
Registered clinical psychologist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (since 1993)
PhD (Psychotherapy) (University of Pretoria, 2014)
Masters degree in Clinical Psychology (University of Pretoria, 1992)
Postgraduate diploma in Counselling (UNISA, 1989)
Postgraduate diploma in Theology (University of Pretoria, 1987)
BA (Honours) in Psychology (University of Pretoria, 1986)
BD (Theology) (University of Pretoria, 1985): member of the SRC and received UP Dux award in 1985
BA (University of Pretoria, 1982)
Work experience
Present
Full time clinical and sport psychology private practice since
Project Lead in Namibia for Leadership and Organizational Development for Improved Malaria Elimination Programs in Southern Africa
Part time lecturer University of Pretoria, University of the West of England (UWE Bristol)
Past
Managing Director and co-founder of Team & Leadership Development Centre (Pty) Ltd, 1997 – 2004.
Part-time lecturer at Chicago School of Professional Psychology, School for Business Leadership, UNISA; Wits University
Chief Psychologist of Eastern Transvaal Command, SA Medical Services, 1995 – 1996.
Project Leader and Acting Section Head of Psychological Strategy, Military Psychological Institute (MPI), 1993 – 1995. During this period, Greyling acted as the chief facilitator for the Nationwide Psychological Integration Programme in the Military. The aim of the programme was to enhance the integration process of the former statutory and non-statutory military forces. He was also the chief hostage negotiator for the SANDF during 1994-1995.
Sport achievements and administration
Sports achievements
Awards:
Management and administration
Contact Greyling