Perspectives in Financial Therapy

As we deepen our understanding of the interplay between money and psychology, financial therapy has emerged as a popular field of study. This book offers a diverse range of perspectives on the practice of financial therapy, exploring its benefits, challenges, and potential critiques. The book also provides practical guidance for financial therapists as well as financial planning and mental health practitioners who incorporate financial therapy into their work.
The book covers a wide range of topics, including the neurobiology of financial decision-making, models in financial therapy, online financial therapy, generational differences in financial attitudes, incorporating financial therapy into divorce planning, and techniques for coping with the stresses associated with estate planning. The book addresses the need for culturally relevant assessments of financial therapy in African contexts and offers a critical appraisal of the field of financial therapy.
By providing multiple perspectives and practical guidance, this book will be a valuable resource for students, scholars, and researchers in financial therapy, financial planning and related fields, as well as the broader field of psychology.


Dr. Prince Sarpong is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Financial Planning Law, University of the Free State. He holds a PhD and an MCom in Finance from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, a Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning from Nelson Mandela University, and a Bachelor of Education (Psychology) from the University of Cape Coast. Dr. Sarpong is a Certified Financial Planner professional, a member of the Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa and a member of the Equity & Inclusion Committee of the Financial Therapy Association.

Prof. Liezel Alsemgeest is the Director of the School of Financial Planning Law, at the University of the Free State. She completed her PhD in 2011 and also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning. She is the Programme Director for the Postgraduate Diploma in Investment Planning and the Postgraduate Diploma in Estate Planning. Dr. Alsemgeest is a Certified Financial Planner professional (CFP®) and a member of the Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa. Her main area of research and passion is the subject area of personal finances and internal finance.