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Clinical Psychologist Southern Suburbs

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Clinical Psychologist Southern Suburbs

INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOTHERAPY

Psychotherapy can assist with:

Anxiety disorders, such as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), phobias, panic disorder or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Mood disorders, such as depression or bipolar disorder

Addictions, such as alcoholism, drug dependence or compulsive gambling

Eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa or bulimia

Schizophrenia or other psychotic spectrum disorders

Resolve  interpersonal relationship conflicts

Relieve anxiety or stress due to work or other situations

Cope with major life changes, such as divorce, the death of a loved one or the loss of a job

Learn healthy coping mechanisms for stressful situations

Come to terms with an ongoing or serious physical health problem, such as diabetes, cancer or long-term (chronic) pain

 

COUPLES COUNSELING

Active participation  in treating the relationship itself, rather than each individual separately and thereby assisting couples with  specific problems such as:

Effective communication , Issues of trust, Jealously, Accountability, Sexual difficulties

FAMILY COUNSELLING

Guiding families to work through challenges stemming from various issues such as:

Interpersonal conflicts within the family

Unexpected illness, death, or unemployment

Developing or maintaining healthy  relationships at any stage

Behavioural problems in children

Divorce or separation

Addictions

Mental health problems like depression and anxiety  experienced by a family member

 

GROUP WORK

 

Group psychotherapy is a special form of therapy in which a small number of people meet together under the guidance of a professionally trained therapist to help themselves and one another. 

 

GRIEF COUNSELING

Assisting the bereaved to come to acceptance of their loss by working through the various stages of grief such as:

Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression

 

TRAUMA COUNSELING

Assisting trauma survivors  to regulate emotions and feel safer in the here-and-now,  to understand trauma symptoms, and to start to work through their experiences. Untreated trauma symptoms may lead to post traumatic stress disorder which could manifest in:

 

Flashbacks (reliving the trauma as if it were happening now)

High levels of anxiety and fear

Avoiding the place where the trauma occurred

Emotional numbness/disconnection from emotions

Unexplained physical problems

Negative self-beliefs such as “I am to blame” or “I am not valuable” or “I am worthless"

Feeling ashamed

 

ADDICTIONS COUNSELING

 

Addictions Counseling can assist the addict with tools to deal with the various psychological and social factors that can be powerful relapse triggers such as:

Sudden life stresses, Cues in the environment, Social networks

 

REPRODUCTIVE CHALLENGES

Challenges with reproduction can lead to stress and anxiety. Typical reproductive issues could be:

Endometriosis , Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), Infertility, Sexual dysfunction, Low sperm count

 

PARENTING SKILLS

Assisting parents to cope with the various developmental stages of children from infancy to early and middle childhood as well as the adolescent years.

Contact Us

27 Lympleigh Road, Plumstead, Cape Town, Western Cape,

Duration: 01:00 Hours

Capital :-  Cape Town

Postal Code :- 7801

Country :- South Africa

Phone :- 0212066570

Email :[email protected]

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