Therapists in South Africa

Browse 1385 qualified therapists and counselors based in South Africa. All speak English and offer remote sessions at affordable rates.

South Africa has a well-developed psychology profession, with practitioners registered through the HPCSA (Health Professions Council of South Africa). South African psychologists complete rigorous training — typically a master's degree plus a year of community service internship — producing clinically skilled practitioners with experience across diverse populations.

The South African mental health landscape means practitioners are experienced with trauma, resilience, cross-cultural dynamics, and the intersection of social factors with mental health. Rates are significantly lower than Western equivalents while clinical quality remains high.

South African Standard Time (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps comfortably with European working hours and allows early-to-mid-day sessions for US East Coast clients.

Popular specializations in South Africa

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Clarina Du Plessis
Psychologist & Counselling Psychologist
Bloemfontein, South Africa · SAST (UTC+2)
16yr exp
Online

Real change and healing becomes possible when you feel deeply seen and understood. I work globally with clients facing anxiety, trauma, relationship challen...

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Ashnee Kasseepursad
Clinical Psychologist | BA (Unisa), BA (Hons) (UJ), MSC (UL)
Witkoppen, Fourways Gauteng, South Africa · Africa/Johannesburg
In-Person

I’m a Clinical Psychologist at Impact Therapy Centre, Witkoppen, Fourways. I have worked in hospitals and treatment centres in Johannesburg with patients req...

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Brenda Cowley
Educational Psychologist / Infant Mental Health Specialist | Educational Psyc...
Constantia, Cape Town, South Africa · Africa/Johannesburg
In-Person

I am a registered Educational Psychologist/Psychotherapist with a background in psychoanalytic psychotherapy.  I have an additional master’s degree in Infant...

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Chantelle Levey
Clinical Psychologist | B.Psych (North West University); M.A Psych (Universit...
Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa · Africa/Johannesburg
In-Person

With over ten years of experience in State and Private Practice, I have gathered a range of skills and experience which I use to assist my clients in accompl...

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Veniece Lazarou
Registered Counsellor | Play Therapist | BA (UNISA); Psych. Hons (UJ); MA Psy...
Noordheuwel, Krugersdorp, South Africa · Africa/Johannesburg
In-Person

Veniece is a registered counsellor and play therapist in Noordheuwel, Krugersdorp. She has always loved working with children and has done so in various ways...

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Vanessa Wright
Counselling Psychologist | M.Soc.Sci (Counselling Psychology) (UKZN); BA Hons...
Berea, Durban, South Africa · Africa/Johannesburg
In-Person

People seek therapy for a variety of reasons; some people seek it because they have felt depressed, anxious or angry for a long time. Others have been throug...

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Ushmita Nana
Counselling Psychologist | MA Couns Psych (UJ), BSc Hons (UNISA), BSc (UNISA)
Roodepoort and Lenasia, Johannesburg, South Africa · Africa/Johannesburg
In-Person

I am a Counselling Psychologist in Roodepoort and Lenasia, registered with the Health Professionals Council of South Africa. My experience cuts across divers...

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Trix O’Callaghan
Counselling Psychologist | BA(Music) Univ of Stell; B.Ed. Univ of Namibia; MA...
Bryanston, Johannesburg, South Africa · Africa/Johannesburg
In-Person

Trix obtained B A (Music), B ED, Honours and Masters (cum laude) Degrees in Psychology at the University of Stellenbosch and is registered with the Health Pr...

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The Marriage and Family Institute SA (TMFISA)
Marriage and Family Counselling | Founder: Omphile OH Sebitloane - Msc Clinic...
Edenburg, Rivonia, Sandton | Brooklyn, Pretoria, South Africa · Africa/Johannesburg
In-Person

The M&FISA provides therapy, counselling, educational and empowerment programs to help individuals, couples and families to navigate the everyday conflicts a...

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Daksha Hargovan
Clinical Psychologist | MA Clinical Psychology, B.Soc Sci (SWk) Hons, B.Soc.S...
Rosebank, Cape Town, South Africa · Africa/Johannesburg
In-Person

I am a clinical psychologist in Rosebank with 29 years of experience. I offer psychotherapy to adults, couples and adolescents. My interventions are psychody...

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Debbie Jameson
Clinical Psychologist | Master of Social Science degree in Clinical Psycholog...
Kloof, Durban, South Africa · Africa/Johannesburg
In-Person

Debbie Jameson an independent certified Clinical Psychologist registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). She is an independent ...

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Dr Chris Rees
Clinical Psychologist & Psychotherapist | PhD
Newlands / Rondebosch, Cape Town, South Africa · Africa/Johannesburg
In-PersonOnline

I am a clinical psychologist in Newlands / Rondebosch with a doctorate in psychotherapy and many years of experience.  I see adolescents, adults and couples ...

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Elaine Bing
Counselling Psychologist | MA (Counselling Psychology) UFS; DLitt et Phil (Un...
Pretoria East & Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa · Africa/Johannesburg
In-Person

I have been in practice for over twenty years. I work with adults and adolescents. I am interested in trauma and have worked a lot with post-traumatic stress...

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Elzabe Olivier
Counselling Psychologist | MA Counselling Psychology (UPE)
Mill Park, Port Elizabeth / Gqeberha, South Africa · Africa/Johannesburg
In-Person

I am a Counselling Psychologist with 14 years’ experience working therapeutically with children as well as adolescents and adults.  I have a special interest...

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Georgina Vintin
Systemic Therapist
Cape Town Centre (Gardens) & Atlantic Seaboard (Hout Bay), South Africa · Africa/Johannesburg
In-Person

I trained in the UK and I offer a unique approach here in Cape Town. As well as working with individuals, I have been specifically trained to work with coupl...

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Grace Lubisi – Gracious Social Work Services
Social Worker | Bachelor of arts in social work from the University of Venda
Sunnyside, Pretoria, South Africa · Africa/Johannesburg
In-Person

Grace Lubisi is a social worker in private practice. Gracious Social Work Services is based in Sunnyside, Pretoria and are open from Monday to Saturday 09:00...

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Henri De Wet
Clinical Psychologist | Masters in Science – Clinical Psychology and Communit...
Durbanville, Northern Suburbs, Cape Town, South Africa · Africa/Johannesburg
In-Person

For me there is no greater joy in life than being able to be help someone heal their pain, overcome their fears, let go of their anger, love themselves, beli...

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Jaci Henry
Counselling Psychologist | BPsych; BA Hons (Psych); MA (Couns Psych) UPE
Cowies Hill, Pinetown, Durban, South Africa · Africa/Johannesburg
In-Person

The decision to ask for help and make that first appointment with a psychologist is often quite stressful. I understand that and hope that gathering some inf...

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Jacqueline Clark
Clinical Psychologist | MA (Clin Psych) (Stell.); MPhil (education) (UCT); HD...
Tokai / Westlake, Cape Town, South Africa · Africa/Johannesburg
In-Person

My name is Jacqueline Clark. I am a clinical psychologist based in Tokai. I have a great deal of varied experience working with children and adolescents. I ...

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Sarah Cohen-Schwarz
Registered Counsellor | Hons (Psychology), RAU and Bpsych (UNISA)
Parkwood, Johannesburg, South Africa · Africa/Johannesburg
In-Person

Counselling is a meaningful, challenging and rewarding journey. It is a way of connecting to ourselves to find out how we feel, what we need, and who we are....

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Renee Shearing
Occupational Therapist | BSc(OT) UCT
Wynberg and Noordhoek, Cape Town, South Africa · Africa/Johannesburg
In-Person

I am a Cape Town-based Psychiatric Occupational Therapist. I have over 15 years of experience. I love what I do and I am passionate about facilitating chang...

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Nicole Roux
Clinical Psychologist | MA Clinical Psychology (Rhodes) BSocSci (Hons) (UP) B...
Century City & Sea Point, Cape Town, South Africa · Africa/Johannesburg
In-Person

I offer psychotherapy and assessment services to children, adolescents and adults with a range of difficulties including: Depression and Bipolar disorders; A...

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Nicola Revington
Clinical Psychologist | BA Hons (WITS), MA Clin Psych (WITS)
Cape Town City Bowl, Newlands and Online, South Africa · Africa/Johannesburg
In-PersonOnline

Creating a safe and confidential space to explore current and past experiences can lead to healing and growth, and I strongly believe that a genuine and warm...

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Mallorie Lee
Psychological Counsellor | SACAP Dip. Counselling and Communication; certifie...
Kalk Bay, Southern Suburbs, South Peninsula, Cape Town, South Africa · Africa/Johannesburg
In-PersonOnline

Everyone experiences difficulties and crises at times in their lives and sometimes these can be overcome on your own or with the help of friends.  However, s...

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Maria Nulty
Clinical Psychologist | BA (Hons) (UNISA, South Africa); MA Clinical Psychol...
Plumstead / Constantiaberg, Cape Town, South Africa · Africa/Johannesburg
In-Person

There are times in our lives when things are not working out well and we need help so that we can understand why we feel the way we do and in so doing learn ...

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Michael Owen
Clinical Psychologist | MA (Clin Psych) Wits
Parkview, Randburg, Johannesburg, South Africa · Africa/Johannesburg
In-Person

I am a Clinical Psychologist based in the Parks area in Johannesburg. I offer both short- and long-term psychotherapy to adults, adolescents and couples, wit...

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Minnon Holtzhausen
Counselling Psychologist | MA Counselling Psych. (RHODES) Bsoc.Sci. Honours P...
Bryanston, Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa · Africa/Johannesburg
In-Person

I am a Counselling Psychologist working in private practice in Bryanston, Johannesburg. I specialise in working with children, adolescents and adults in indi...

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Helene Lewis
Counselling Psychologist
Fish Hoek, Cape Town & Swellendam, South Africa · Africa/Johannesburg
In-Person

I’m a Counselling Psychologist, though trained in Clinical Psychology, I chose to register in Counselling which I feel both suits my personality best and is ...

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Anusha Rama
Registered Counsellor | BA degree in Health Science and Social Services | Hon...
Brits, North West Province, (Online, as well as face to face counselling services provided), South Africa · Africa/Johannesburg
In-PersonOnline

My name is Anusha Rama and I am currently based in the North West Province. I am passionate about people and possess the following personal qualities: empath...

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Taryn McGowan
Clinical Psychologist
Stellenbosch, Cape Winelands, South Africa · Africa/Johannesburg
In-Person

I am a registered clinical psychologist based in Stellenbosch providing therapeutic services to individuals, couples and families. My areas of focus include ...

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Cornel Verwey
Clinical Psychologist
Brackenfell, Northern Suburbs, Cape Town, South Africa · Africa/Johannesburg
In-Person

I am a clinical psychologist in Brackenfell in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town. I offer short and long-term psychotherapy to adults. Therapy can be a heal...

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Christopher Stones
Clinical Psychologist and Behavioural Management Specialist | MSc; PhD; MSAIP...
Honeydew, Johannesburg, South Africa · Africa/Johannesburg
In-Person

The personal styles used in communication, decision-making, planning, problem-solving, etc will, to a large extent, influence the effectiveness of interperso...

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Louise Malan
Clinical Psychologist | BA (Cum Laude) (Stell); BA Hons (Cum Laude) (Stell); ...
Durbanville, Northern Suburbs, Cape Town, South Africa · Africa/Johannesburg
In-Person

I am a Clinical Psychologist with 27 years experience. My theoretical orientation is psychoanalytical.  This approach is aimed at an in-depth understanding o...

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Dr Siobhán Sweeney
Counselling Psychologist | PhD Psych (Rhodes), MA Couns Psych (Rhodes)
Claremont, Lynfrae & Rondebosch, Cape Town, South Africa · Africa/Johannesburg
In-Person

I am a registered Counselling Psychologist in private practice offering both psychotherapy and assessment for children, adolescents and adults.  In addition ...

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Charmaine de Waard
Counselling Psychologist | Masters in Counselling Psychology, University of N...
Westville, Durban, South Africa · Africa/Johannesburg
In-Person

I have been in private practice as a psychologist in Westville Durban for many years. I trained at the University of Natal where I obtained a Masters in Coun...

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Nic Hazell
Clinical Psychologist
Mowbray & Claremont, Cape Town, South Africa · Africa/Johannesburg
In-Person

I have always been fascinated by the complex factors that make us who we are. Sometimes this means asking questions about why we struggle at times, how suffe...

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Chant Malan
Counselling Psychologist | Diploma in Clinical Sexology (Contemporary Institu...
Sunninghill, Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa · Africa/Johannesburg
In-PersonOnline

Hi, I’m Chant (she/they)! I’m a counselling psychologist based in Johannesburg with my fur-children, an ever-growing pile of books and a herb garden in const...

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Patricia Blake
Clinical Psychologist
Kommetjie, Constantia, Cape Town, South Africa · Africa/Johannesburg
In-Person

I am a clinical psychologist with experience working in a range of contexts, both in South Africa and the UK. I work with all ages addressing a range of conc...

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Eleen Polson
Counselling Psychologist | MA (Counselling Psychology) UP
Clydesdale, Sunnyside, Pretoria, South Africa · Africa/Johannesburg
In-PersonOnline

Are you tired of “only talking” about your situation or problems? Would you like to experience what is lying deeper than the surface – experience how the bo...

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Lauren
Counselling Psychologist | BA Sport Psych (UJ); BA Hons Psych (UJ); MA Counse...
Craighall Park, Johannesburg, South Africa · Africa/Johannesburg
In-Person

I’m a counselling psychologist based in Craighall Park who enjoys working with adults. I offer individual therapy and couples therapy focused on understandin...

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Carl du Plessis
Clinical Psychologist | General BA (WITS); BA Hons. Psych (WITS), MA Clin. Ps...
Rivonia, Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa · Africa/Johannesburg
In-Person

Carl du Plessis is a clinical psychologist registered with the HPCSA and the BHF. Carl has a full-time private practice that is based in the Rivonia Family p...

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Dr Beverly Slater
Clinical Psychologist | BSc (Wits); BSc Hons (Psych) (Wits); MSc (Psych) (Rau...
Edenvale, Johannesburg, South Africa · Africa/Johannesburg
In-Person

I completed my studies in 1998. However, I see learning as ongoing and continuously update my knowledge and skills (I am currently registered for Doctoral St...

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Leida Heymann
Clinical Psychologist | MA in Clinical Psychology and Community Counselling
Welgemoed, Cape Town, South Africa · Africa/Johannesburg
In-PersonOnline

We all have habitual ways of responding to what happens in our lives. These patterns were often shaped by our experiences; both more recent events and those ...

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Michael Sissison
Clinical Psychologist | MA Clin Psych (Rhodes), BA Psych Hons (Rhodes), B Ed ...
Parktown North/ Rosebank, Johannesburg, South Africa · Africa/Johannesburg
In-Person

I am a Clinical Psychologist conveniently located at the  Psychology Centre, 25 3rd Avenue, Parktown North, Johannesburg- easily accessible from Sandton, Ros...

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Willa Wagenaar
Counselling Psychologist
Roodepoort, Johannesburg, South Africa · Africa/Johannesburg
In-PersonOnline

I am a counselling psychologist and coach with a private practice in Allensnek, Roodepoort. My practice is close to Clearwater and easily accessible from var...

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Melanie Godfrey
Registered Counsellor and EQ Practitioner | Registered Counsellor and EQ Prac...
Claremont, Cape Town, South Africa · Africa/Johannesburg
In-PersonOnline

My name is Melanie Godfrey, I am a Registered Counsellor and Well-being Practitioner and have my own private practice and work together with two colleagues. ...

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Vuyani Nyezi
Counselling Psychologist | Masters in Psychology
Durban Central, KZN, South Africa · Africa/Johannesburg
In-PersonOnline

Vuyani Vitalis Nyezi is a counselling psychologist based in Durban Central (KZN), South Africa. He started working as a student psychologist at the Africa Ce...

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Charity Mkone
Clinical Psychologist | BA (Hons) Psychology and Master of Arts in Clinical P...
City Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa · Africa/Johannesburg
AnxietyGrief & LossDepressionPerinatal +1 EnglishZuluSothoTswana
In-Person

I am a Clinical Psychologist, registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and with the Board of Health Care Funders of South Afric...

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Jorgan Harris
Clinical Psychologist and Hypnotherapist | MA Clinical Psychology; MA Researc...
Brackenfell, Cape Town, South Africa · Africa/Johannesburg
In-Person

This practice focuses on alternative, modern, short-term and powerful psychotherapy for the modern human being who does not necessarily has the time nor mone...

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Dr Lori Eddy
Counselling Psychologist
Online, South Africa · Africa/Johannesburg
In-PersonOnline

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Dr Johan Liebenberg
Clinical Psychologist | BA (Theology); BA (Hons) Psychology; MA (Clinical Psy...
Trichardt, Secunda, Mpumalanga, South Africa · Africa/Johannesburg
In-Person

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Timo Kriel
Clinical Psychologist | Ph D (Clinical Psychology); BWRT Level 1
Paardevlei, Somerset West, South Africa · Africa/Johannesburg
In-PersonOnline

Therapy need not be a major undertaking, still, it mostly takes some courage to make a start. One might wonder if things won’t resolve themselves, or simply ...

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Michael Wohlman
Counselling Psychologist | M.A (Couns. Psych) Rhodes Univ.
Sea Point / Fresnaye, Cape Town, South Africa · Africa/Johannesburg
In-Person

Michael Wohlman is a registered counselling psychologist (SAMDC) and Executive Coach (registered with COMENSA). He has been in private practice since 2000. ...

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Sue Drummond
Clinical Psychologist | MPsych (UWC), BA (Hons) (Psychology) (Unisa), BA (Hon...
Newlands, Cape Town, South Africa · Africa/Johannesburg
In-PersonOnline

My therapeutic approach is to work collaboratively with clients in a warm, empathic and attuned therapeutic space. The form that therapy takes is attuned to ...

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James Olmesdahl
Counselling Psychologist | B.A; B.Soc.Sc (Hons); M.Soc.Sc. (Counselling Psych...
Malvern, Queensburgh, Durban, South Africa · Africa/Johannesburg
In-Person

I am a Registered (Counselling) Psychologist working from a private practice in Malvern, Queensburgh. I presently work with a wide array of problems in my pr...

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Sinette van Rooy Booysen
Clinical Psychologist | B.Psych | MA (Clinical Psychology), North West Univer...
Glenwood, Durban, South Africa · Africa/Johannesburg
In-Person

I am a registered Clinical Psychologist practicing in Glenwood. My profession was chosen based on a sincere interest in the mental well-being of those around...

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Rephael Perkel
EFT (AAMET-ADV) & Matrix Reimprinting Practitioner, Life Coach
Highlands North, Johannesburg, South Africa · Africa/Johannesburg
In-PersonOnline

Consultations in person or online Healing and transformation happens for all of us through expanded awareness. Firstly, we awaken to our unconscious purpose...

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Shenila Maharaj
Counselling Psychologist | B.Soc Sci (Natal); B.Soc.Sci (Hons) (Natal); M.Soc...
Waterfall, Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa · Africa/Johannesburg
In-Person

I offer therapeutic support to Adults, Adolescents and Couples who are experiencing challenges in a wide range of issues. These include but are not limited t...

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Mandy Magid
Clinical Psychologist
Fairmount Johannesburg, South Africa · Africa/Johannesburg
In-Person

I am a clinical psychologist working with adolescents from aged 12 and up as well as adults. I deal with a wide variety of psychological and psychiatric diff...