Dr. Stephanie Sieberhagen is a South African psychologist and research consultant specializing in environmental and social research. With a background in psychology and a PhD from the University of Cape Town, her expertise spans human behavior, ecological research, and environmental communication.
At Southern Waters Ecological Research and Consulting, she plays a key role in translating complex environmental data into accessible reports and infographics, making scientific findings more understandable for stakeholders, policymakers, and the public. Her career also includes time as a Senior Researcher at UCT’s Child Nurse Practice Development Initiative, private psychological practice, and academic lecturing. She has worked across disciplines, from human well-being to ecological systems, always with a focus on clear communication and research impact.
In addition to consulting, she is passionate about education and outreach, delivering workshops on gender, mental health, and environmental issues. Her work bridges psychology, research, and sustainability to support better decision-making for people and ecosystems.
Education
2018: PhD. Investigating relationships between women’s moods and their menstrual cycles – a multi-method study. University of Cape Town, South Africa
2005: MA Psychology – Rand Afrikaans University, South Africa
2001: BA Hons Psychology - University of South Africa
1998: BA Hons in Applied Linguistics and Literary Science – Rand Afrikaans University
1996: Bachelor of Arts – University of Stellenbosch
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