Counselling
Online Counselling
Online Counselling
When life gets tough, we provide a comfortable space to talk. A mental health professional offers valuable support and guidance. It's not a sign of weakness, but a recognition that sometimes you need help from someone with specialised knowledge and skills to navigate life's challenges.
Online Counselling
Online Counselling
Online Counselling
Telehealth provides access to your mental health professional at a distance. Our professionals will offer online sessions that fit your schedule.
Telehealth psychology provides the same quality of mental health care, wherever you are.
Group Counselling
Online Counselling
Group Counselling
Groups offer shared understanding, perspective, and mutual support. Groups are facilitated by a trained therapist to ensure safety and structure. At Cape Town Psychologists, we offer Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) groups offered by Daniel Rabinowitz, a DBT-LBC Certifiied Clinican(TM).
Couples' Therapy
Psychometric Assessments
Group Counselling
Couples' therapy focuses on patterns in relationships. Counselling sessions provide a structured, impartial space for both partners. The couples' counselling session is focused on clarity, repair, and long-term resolution.
Play Therapy
Psychometric Assessments
Psychometric Assessments
Play therapy is the language through which emotions and experiences emerge. Our play therapist uses a variety of toys and therapy tools to support emotion regulation, behavioural change, and social growth. This work is conducted in a safe, contained, and engaging therapeutic environment.
Psychometric Assessments
Psychometric Assessments
Psychometric Assessments
Psychometric testing provides objective insight for diagnosis, understanding, and decision-making. A range of standardised, evidence-based tools are selected based on your specific needs and referral question. Assessments may explore cognitive, emotional, behavioural, or academic functioning. Findings are integrated into a clear report with practical, personalised recommendations.
Workshops and Public Talks
Workshops and Public Talks
Workshops and Public Talks
Our interactive sessions on mental health, awareness, wellbeing, and psychological skills take place regularly, organised through our NPO partner: Kuthetha Nathi. Please join our database here to be notified of future events: JOIN OUR DATABASE HERE. We also tailor-make events for schools, organisations, and community groups. Content is practical, engaging, and grounded in psychological science.
Therapist Matching
Workshops and Public Talks
Workshops and Public Talks
We connect you with a therapist who aligns with your needs and preferences.
Careful consideration is given to expertise, approach, and fit.
Access a broader network of trusted professionals.
Ensures you receive the right support from the outset.
Gourmet Coffee and Teas
Workshops and Public Talks
Gourmet Coffee and Teas
A calm, welcoming space to settle before or after your session.
Thoughtfully curated refreshments to enhance your experience.
Encourages reflection, pause, and a sense of ease.
Part of creating a warm and human-centred therapeutic environment.
TYPICAL DIFFICULTIES
Common Mental Difficulties
Common Mental Difficulties
In this section, you will find the common emotional and psychological difficulties that many people experience at some point or another in their lives. While these challenges can look different from person to person, effective treatments are available.
Depression and Anxiety
Common Mental Difficulties
Depression and anxiety may leave you feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or stuck. Whether you're struggling with persistent sadness, excessive worry, panic attacks, or a loss of interest in life, effective therapy may help you understand what you're experiencing, develop practical coping skills, and regain a sense of balance, hope, and wellbeing.
Phobias and OCDs
Phobias and obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCDs) may significantly interfere with daily life, causing intense fear, unwanted thoughts, and repetitive behaviours. Evidence-based therapy may help you understand these patterns, reduce distress, and gradually regain confidence and freedom in your everyday life.
Trauma
Traumatic experiences may have a lasting impact on how you think, feel, and relate to others. Whether your trauma stems from a single event or ongoing experiences, therapy may help you process what has happened, reduce distressing symptoms, and move towards healing and recovery.
Neurodivergence (ADHD & Autism)
Neurodivergence (ADHD & Autism)
Neurodivergence, including ADHD and autism, may influence the way you think, learn, communicate, and experience the world. Therapy may help you better understand your strengths and challenges, develop practical strategies, and build a life that supports your unique way of functioning.
Addiction and Substance Use
Neurodivergence (ADHD & Autism)
Addiction and substance use may affect your relationships, health, work, and overall quality of life. Whether you're seeking to reduce your use, achieve sobriety, or support long-term recovery, therapy may help you understand the underlying factors, develop healthier coping strategies, and create lasting change.
Personality Disorders
Personality Disorders
Personality disorders may affect the way you think, feel, relate to others, and respond to life's challenges. Therapy may help you better understand longstanding patterns, develop healthier ways of coping, strengthen relationships, and build a life that feels more stable, meaningful, and fulfilling.
Eating Disorders
Personality Disorders
Eating disorders may affect your relationship with food, your body, and your overall wellbeing. Whether you're struggling with restrictive eating, binge eating, purging, or concerns about body image, therapy may help you develop a healthier relationship with food, improve emotional wellbeing, and support lasting recovery.
Sexual Difficulties
Sexual Difficulties
Sexual difficulties may affect intimacy, relationships, self-confidence, and overall wellbeing. Whether you're experiencing concerns with desire, arousal, performance, pain, or sexual functioning, therapy may help you understand the contributing factors, improve communication, and work towards a more satisfying and fulfilling intimate life.