About me
Dr Dvori Blumenau, PhD
- Educational Psychologist
- Hypnotherapist
- Holistic Therapist
- Creator of the SAIL Model
- Specialized in inner child healing and emotional wellbeing
- International Lecturer
- Many years of experience
Professional Background
- I completed my BA and Honours degrees at the University of South Africa (UNISA).
- I obtained my Master’s degree in Educational Psychology from the University of Johannesburg.
- I hold a PhD in Psychology from the University of Johannesburg.
- My doctoral research focused on healing adolescent girls from depression.
- I am an international Ego State Therapist and Hypnotherapist.
- I am also trained in CBT, DBT, IFS, creative expressive arts in therapy, EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, dance therapy, mindfulness, and EFT tapping.
- I developed a useful and effective treatment model called the SAIL Model, for healing the inner child and for treating depression, anxiety, insecurity, anger and trauma.
- I have many years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families, with a high success rate.
Professional Roles and Contributions
- I am an international lecturer and workshop presenter.
- I present courses for parents, teachers, principals, therapists and community groups.
- I have been featured on radio and television discussing trauma, depression, anxiety, inner child healing, parenting and emotional resilience.
- I have contributed to magazine articles on trauma, abuse, ADHD, parenting and more.
- I trained therapists at the Teddy Bear Clinic, SA’s national center for child sexual abuse.
Personal Background
I am married and a mother of five. I live and practice in South Africa, where I continue to develop my
work and my writing.
I am currently working on a series of children’s books that focus on emotional development, as well as a self-help book for adults based on my SAIL Model. I am deeply passionate about the therapeutic process and feel it is a genuine privilege
to walk alongside people on their journey of healing, growth and emotional evolvement,
especially since I had to work extensively on healing my own inner child.
My work is based on many years of study, personal experience, and working with over 2,500 clients whom I have supported over the years.