Clinical psychology is the psychological specialty that provides continuing and comprehensive mental and behavioral health care for individuals and families; consultation to agencies and communities; training, education and supervision; and research-based practice. It is a specialty in breadth — one that is broadly inclusive of severe psychopathology — and marked by comprehensiveness and integration of knowledge and skill from a broad array of disciplines within and outside of psychology proper. The scope of clinical psychology encompasses all ages, multiple diversities and varied systems.

Ekuphileni Clinic opened its doors in June 2018 initially to fulfil Sincephetelo MVA Fund patient Diagnostic and Physiotherapy requirements. This was initiated so the Sincephetelo MVA Fund would reduce the number of patient referrals for diagnostic and physiotherapy services locally and regionally which was prolonging the lifespan of claimant file at the Fund.

• Understanding of psychopathology and diagnostic/intervention considerations.
• Mental health issues across the lifespan based on a solid understanding of psychopathology.
• Assessment: ability to integrate and synthesize personality test data with additional standardized assessment measures.
• Consultation: ability to consult with other health and behavioral health care professionals and organizations regarding severe psychopathology, suicide and violence.
• Research Base: engagement with specific research and critical review of science, knowledge and methods pertaining to those areas identified as distinct to clinical psychology.

The main objective of the clinic is to reduce mortality and morbidity, optimizing the health of citizens and residents in the Kingdom. This will lead to a healthy workforce, therefore improving the productivity of the Kingdom.