Clinical Psychologists In South Africa

Find Help’s dedicated clinical psychologists can assist with the following:

• Help you to gain insight into your emotional requirements, needs, and the problems that you are facing. (For example, anxiety or chronic stress, issues with low self-esteem, or feelings that you are not achieving your potential.)
  
• Use psychological testing to assess your attitudes, abilities and behaviours.
  
• Help you identify the psychological, emotional and/or behavioural issues in your life, and work through the fall-out in your personal and professional life linked to those issues.
  
• Define your goals and identify what are the important elements in your life.
  
• Work out a plan of action of behaviour modification and therapy that will lead you towards achieving personal, social, career and vocational growth.
  
• Depending on your personal circumstances, liaise with other professionals such as doctors, nurses, social workers, occupational therapists and psychiatrists to optimise your therapy.
• Work with relatives, parents, caregivers and/or loved ones if required.

We have dedicated and experienced clinical psychologists in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town and Durban, so you will always know you have a caring clinical psychologist nearby!

What is Clinical Psychology?

Clinical psychology is a specialised branch of psychology that focuses on the assessment of mental illness, abnormal behavior, and psychiatric problems, and then the treatment of those conditions. It combines the science of psychology with therapies for alleviating complex and deep-seated human problems. Some of the wide-ranging off-shoots of clinical psychology includes treatment of anxiety, depression, chronic stress and its implications, substance abuse, and eating disorders, to mention but a few.

A separate branch of clinical psychology deals with child psychology and provides therapy to children of all ages. So if you are looking for a child clinical psychologist near you, our website is the perfect place to start.

At Find Help, our aim is to make finding the right clinical psychologist for you simple and straightforward, wherever you may be located. Ask us to direct you to a clinical psychologist or clinical psychiatrist near me, and we will provide you with all the information you need!

What will Find Help’s clinical psychologists do for you?

Clinical psychologists employ various approaches to their work depending on the needs of the client and their own theoretical preferences.

• The first is the psychodynamic approach, a perspective that developed from Freud's concept that the unconscious mind plays a defining role in our behavior.
• The second approach is CBT, or the cognitive behavioral approach. In this discipline, clinical psychologists look at the interaction of a client's thoughts, feelings and behaviours, and how those contribute to the psychological distress that the client may be experiencing.
• The third approach is the humanistic perspective that looks at the client in a more holistic way. It developed from the work of the humanist thinkers Abraham Maslow and Carl Rogers. The principle of self-actualization is a key concept in this clinical psychology approach.

Our clinical psychologists will not only choose the best approach to whatever problem you approach them with, but they will also continuously monitor and assess whether your therapy is proving effective.

So rest assured that our clinical psychologists will utilise the key components of clinical psychology, i.e behaviorism, cognitivism, social contextual learning theories, constructivism and experientialism in devising the best treatment for you. All the clinical psychologists listed here on Find Help have studied all these approaches thoroughly, and are equipped with a comprehensive skill set and range of clinical tools to assist you effectively.

Who should consider seeing a clinical psychologist?

We all know that life is never without its trials and tribulations. Most of them we can cope with, but some can be so overwhelming that we need help. Seeking help is not an admission of weakness, it is an intelligent reaching-out to acquire coping strategies that can only stand you in good stead. If you are experiencing any of the following, the clinical psychologists on Find Help can assist you.

• Loss Loss can occur in many different forms - it can be the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship that was a central part of your life, the loss of a job, even the loss of a beloved pet that leaves you feeling bereft. Our clinical psychologists will help you to cope with the loss and move on with your life in a positive way.
• Stress and anxiety Our modern fast paced lifestyle is almost synonymous with stress and anxiety. If not dealt with, chronic stress can lead to depression, isolation and a break-down of both personal and work relationships. Our clinical psychologists can help you not only manage your stress and anxiety, but also possibly eliminate them by pinpointing the source, thus making it a more viable option to eliminate them.
• Depression Depression is another common symptom of our modern life situation. It is often accompanied by powerful emotions of hopelessness and helplessness. This can lead to poor sleeping patterns, which in turn can lead to fatigue and the feeling that one is on an emotional rollercoaster that is out of your control. Our clinical psychologists and clinical psychiatrists can help you develop the strategies to deal with depression and feel that you have regained control of your life.
• Compromised relationship issues We all know that relationships, whether personal, family, or work-related, undergo ups and downs, and are a normal part of life. However, when these relationships become so compromised that they exert a destructive influence on our lives, professional counseling becomes crucial. Our experienced and caring clinical psychologists can definitely help you here.
• Habits and addictions that threaten our health and even our lives Some unhealthy habits, i.e. drinking, smoking, and drug abuse, are often the symptom of bigger and more deep-seated underlying problems. Our clinical psychologists could help you get insight into these core problems, which will enable you to better come to grips with the habits and addictions that threaten your health, or may refer you to a specialist facility for treatment.

Find Help’s clinical therapists, psychologists and psychiatrists are experienced over a wide range of therapies, and are well-equipped to give you the help you need. We provide information and access to clinical psychologists in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria and Durban and across South Africa.

The benefits of using a clinical psychologist

Seeing a professional about a psychological problem is that first important step in overcoming it. Our clinical psychologists can help people deal with mental issues that are often the result of past trauma that can have a very negative impact on their daily lives. Our experienced clinical psychologists employ various therapeutic techniques to work with you to overcome these problems, and help you cope with the underlying causes.

This helps stabilise your day-to-day life, and should have a positive impact on your relationships at home, socially and at work. This in turn will reduce your stress levels as you successfully start employing these coping strategies. You therefore become better able to deal with the challenges of your daily life and the demands of your various commitments and duties both at home and at work.

You will begin cultivating a feeling of well-being and a greater sense of self-awareness, leading to improved self-worth and self-esteem. This should in turn allow you to move on from the past, and fully exploit the possibilities and opportunities of the present as you face the future with effective coping strategies, renewed confidence and enthusiasm for life!

As with virtually any problem, the sooner it is dealt with, the better. Do not feel that you have to battle on on your own. At Find Help, our caring and experienced clinical psychologists can help you master coping strategies and develop solution-focused thinking, and take charge of your future.

Tips for choosing the right clinical psychologist for you

First of all, take a close look at some of the exceptional clinical psychologists available right here on our website at Find Help! You’ll find it’s simple and straightforward to identify those therapists whose specialities align most closely with your own needs. Here are just some of the numerous different specialities of some of our highly qualified clinical psychologists in South Africa:

• Anxiety disorder
• Bipolar disorder
• Career assessments
• Depression
• Family difficulties
• Loss and grief counselling
• Issues regarding fertility
• Life changes
• Personality disorders
• Schizophrenia

Also consider your own preferences - would you feel more comfortable working with a male or female therapist, and in which language you would like the therapy to be conducted? Is there a particular therapist that you are drawn to straight away? Remember that the option of online sessions is also available.

Other types of help available:

Clinical psychology isn't always the most appropriate solution, particularly if there are issues such as marital problems or a psychiatric condition which requires medication. In these cases, you may find some of Find Help’s other specialists more suitable:

• Social workers
• Marriage and couples counsellors
• Psychiatrists
• Occupational therapists
• Counselling Psychologists
• Registered Counsellors
• Educational psychologists

Should they consider it advisable, your clinical psychologist will refer you to a specialist who is better able to assist with your particular problem or issue.

Frequently Asked Questions

We’ve compiled a list of questions to help determine whether a clinical psychologist will provide the help and counselling you’re looking for.

Where are Find Help’s clinical psychologists located?

We have qualified and experienced clinical counsellors right across the country, including:

• clinical psychologists in Durban
• clinical psychologists in Johannesburg
• clinical psychologists in Pretoria
• clinical psychologists in Cape Town

So do you need to find a clinical psychologist near you? Look no further than this very website.

How many sessions will I need to solve my problem?

As every individual and his/her situation are unique, that question is unfortunately impossible to answer at this stage. After you have had a few sessions, your therapist will suggest a schedule that is best suited to you and your needs, which will give you an indication of how many sessions you’ll need.

What will the sessions be like?

During your initial session or consultation, your potential clinical psychologist will give you a fairly clear idea of what to expect during the sessions. As all Find Help’s clinical psychologists are caring and experienced, they are very good at making their clients feel comfortable, relaxed and at ease.

Can I be confident that the personal information I share will remain confidential?

You can be absolutely assured of that. All information divulged to a therapist is confidential and will remain so.

How long are the sessions generally?

Sessions are normally standardized at around 45 minutes, but therapists may change the length according to their judgement, depending on the age and needs of the client.

Can your clinical psychologists conduct online sessions?

As most of our clinical therapists are located in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria and Durban, many of our clinical psychologists are happy to conduct online sessions, particularly where distance constitutes a problem. We do have several clinical psychologists who are located outside of the four city centres.

Can I be confident that all your clinical psychologists are qualified and registered?

Absolutely! All Find Help’s clinical psychologists hold a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology and are registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa.

If you have any further questions about Find Help’s clinical psychologists, please get in touch with us. After all, we’re here to help!