Ester

Dr Ester Haumann, PhD

Jungian Analyst

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“I'm an experienced and qualified Clinical psychologist, Jungian analyst, and my work is also informed by Somatic Experiencing.”

About Me

I am a Jungian analyst and registered clinical psychologist in Oranjezicht, Western Cape, South Africa. I help adults recover from abuse, heal trauma, resolve relationship problems, work with dreams, and build self-esteem. I conduct consultations, Jungian analysis and clinical supervision.

Approach

Depth-oriented, body-informed practice shapes how sessions unfold: I listen for symbolic material alongside bodily responses, inviting gentle movement, breath work or dream exploration as clues to stuck patterns. From my Cape Town consulting room and online, in English or Afrikaans, sessions move at a considered pace—sometimes reflective and image-rich, sometimes brief and regulation-focused—with practical reflections between meetings to track shifts. This way of working tends to suit adults seeking steady recovery, clearer relationships and renewed inner confidence.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

As a psychodynamic psychotherapist, my therapeutic work is mainly informed by Jungian and psychoanalytic thinking. In addition, there is an emphasis on the embodied aspect of therapy/analysis. A further interest is the training and development of psychotherapists: colleagues consult me both for their own therapies/analyses and for clinical supervision. In this regard, I have been involved in the training of Jungian analysts in Cape Town at the Southern African Association of Jungian Analysts (SAAJA). I do some pro bono work, preferably in my area of interest, which is working with mental health professionals who are studying or training. I offer both online and in person consultations.

Services Offered:

  • Consultation

    An initial meeting with a therapist to discuss concerns, ask questions, and determine whether they are the right fit.

  • Dream Analysis

    A technique that explores the themes, symbols, and emotions in dreams to uncover unconscious thoughts and unresolved feelings.

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  • Jungian Analysis

    A depth therapy based on the work of Carl Jung that explores the unconscious through dreams, symbols, and archetypes to foster self-understanding and growth.

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • Supervision

    Professional oversight for therapists and counsellors, providing guidance, ethical support, and reflective space for their clinical work.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Training

    Professional development programmes for mental health practitioners, including workshops, courses, and continuing education.

Works With:

  • Adults
  • Elderly
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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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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  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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  • Dream Work

    The exploration of dream content (themes, symbols, and emotions) to gain insight into unconscious feelings, conflicts, and desires.

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  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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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.

  • Anxiety

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

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  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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Professional Title:

  • Jungian Analyst

    A depth psychotherapist trained in the tradition of Carl Jung, exploring the unconscious through dreams, symbols, and archetypes.

Credentials

Registrations

Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)

Clinical Psychologist

Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)

Clinical Psychologist

Registration: PS0005436

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Qualifications

Doctor of Philosophy

Rhodes Univiersiity

Year: 2005

M.Psych (Clin)

University of Stellenbosch

Year: 1975

Jungian Analyst

The Southern African Association of Jungian Analysts (SAAJA)(IAAP)

Year: 2009

Somatic Experiencing Practioner (SEP)

Somatic Experiencing International

Year: 2014

BWRT (BrainWorking Recursive Therapy) (Level 1)

BWRT Institute (Terence Watts)

Year: 2020

Memberships

Southern African Association of Jungian Analysts (SAAJA)

American Psychological Association (APA)

Service Areas

Dr Ester Haumann

In-person & Online

Oranjezicht

Cape Town, Western Cape

South Africa