Mr David Zlotnick, MA

Clinical Psychologist

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“I love helping people gain fulfilment in their lives and relationships through understanding aspects of themselves that are holding them back, sometimes unconscious aspects. Through this, identifying their potential. I am experienced and offer a safe, warm, honest space to explore and heal.”

About me

I have been in private practice for more than 25 years. I like to work with adults, adolescents and couples. I have experience in working with personal struggles and development, relationship issues and corporate challenges. I am a warm and honest therapist who likes to help people know themselves better.

Approach

I offer a safe and warm space (sometimes with a touch of humour), to look deeper into aspects that hold us back, sometimes without us realizing it, so that we can live a better quality of life. My approach focuses on understanding these underlying causes so that we can change them and make more helpful choices. I do both short- and long-term therapy.

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Basic information

Languages:

English

Fees:

Insurance accepted

Sandton, South Africa

In-person & Online

Services

Short- and long-term psychotherapy Individual, couples, adolescents and adult Psychodynamic psychotherapy Corporate related issues

Services Offered:

Consultation
An initial meeting with a therapist to discuss concerns, ask questions, and determine whether they are the right fit.
Wellness Support
Holistic support focused on overall well-being, including stress management, lifestyle balance, and building sustainable healthy habits.
Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.
Psychodynamic Therapy
A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.
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Works With:

Adolescents
Adults
Couples
Individuals

Area of expertise

Scope of Practice:

Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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Abuse
Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.
Addiction
A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.
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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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Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
LGBTQI+ Support
The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.
Trauma Therapy
Therapeutic approaches specifically designed to help people process and recover from traumatic experiences.
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Stress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
Learn more about Stress / Burnout

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.