Bryony

Mrs Bryony Niemann, MPsych

Clinical Psychologist

“I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, relationship difficulties, trauma, grief, self-worth and major life transitions. Therapy goes beyond simply feeling supported — we work to understand what isn’t working, build the skills you need, and create meaningful, sustainable change. ”

About Me

I’m a clinical psychologist and have worked in mental health since 2008, with more than a decade in private practice. I’m warm, informal and very engaged — I’m not a sit-back-and-nod therapist. I’ll tell you what I’m thinking, explain concepts, share my clinical understanding and help you build practical skills. There’s very little pretence required here: swear, laugh, cry, arrive in your hoodie or do the session from your car. You don’t need to perform therapy properly; just bring the unedited version of yourself. And because I believe the therapeutic relationship matters enormously, I’m equally comfortable saying that if we don’t click, we’re probably not the right fit.

Approach

My work is grounded in psychodynamic thinking. We spend time connecting the dots — understanding how your experiences and patterns have shaped the way you protect yourself, where your vulnerabilities sit, how you respond under pressure, and what still feels unmet. From there, I draw on CBT, DBT and ACT to translate that understanding into change: identifying what isn’t working, building practical skills and finding different ways of responding to what life throws at you. We work in both directions — understanding the deeper story while addressing what is bringing you to therapy now. You don’t need to spend years analysing your childhood if what you need first is relief from symptoms interfering with your life.
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Basic Information

Online Only

Services

Anxiety, Panic Attacks and chronic stress Depression and emotional regulation Trauma and unresolved past experiences Relationship difficulties Self-esteem/Self-worth difficulties Life transitions and complex decisions Grief and loss

Services Offered:

  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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  • DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)

    A structured therapy that combines cognitive behavioural techniques with mindfulness, designed to help people regulate intense emotions, tolerate distress, and improve relationships.

  • Philosophy

    A therapeutic approach that uses philosophical inquiry to explore questions of meaning, ethics, identity, and how to live a good life.

  • Psychodynamic Therapy

    A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

Professional Title:

  • Clinical Psychologist

    An advanced mental health professional trained to assess and treat a wide range of difficulties, from anxiety and depression to trauma and complex conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

Health Professions Council Of South Africa (HPCSA); Board of Health Funders (BHF)

Clinical Psychologist

Registration: PS 0119962

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Psychological Society of South Africa

Clinical Psychologist

Qualifications

Master of Psychology (MPsych)

UWC

Service Areas

Psychologists on Mark

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Cape Town

South Africa