Renee

Renee Shearing, BSc

Occupational Therapist

“An experienced ,compassionate and straight talking therapist working with clients to move through there difficulties effectively.”

About Me

This experienced therapist offers compassionate, straight-talking support to help clients effectively navigate their difficulties. Sessions focus on practical strategies, allowing individuals to process challenging experiences and build resilience. Through clear guidance, clients can release tension and find new ways forward. Clients seeking direct, actionable ways to move forward will find this approach particularly helpful.

Approach

Sessions move between practical skill-building and honest reflection, with focused, manageable goals we set together to tackle anxiety, grief and stressful transitions. I see people in Cape Town and online in English, keeping sessions tightly paced so we can try tools in real time and agree on short tasks between meetings. My style is direct but warm: I’ll name patterns you might miss and help you practice alternatives until they fit your life. This approach suits adults and adolescents who want clear, effective change.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Coaching

    A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Occupational Therapy

    A therapy that helps people develop or recover the practical skills needed for daily life activities, from self-care to work and social participation.

  • Psychoeducation

    Structured information provided about a mental health condition (what it is, why it occurs, and what strategies can help) as part of the therapeutic process.

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  • Therapy

    Professional treatment for mental health concerns, providing a structured space for insight, emotional processing, and behavioural change.

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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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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Anxiety

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

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  • Phobias

    Intense, irrational fears of specific objects or situations, such as flying, heights, or spiders, that lead to avoidance and limit daily life.

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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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  • Body Image

    How a person perceives, thinks, and feels about their physical appearance. When persistently negative, it can drive distress, avoidance, and disordered eating.

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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).

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  • Eating Disorders

    A group of conditions, including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating, involving disturbed eating behaviours and a distorted relationship with food and body image.

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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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Professional Title:

  • Occupational Therapist

    A therapist who helps people develop or recover the practical skills needed for daily life, work, and social participation.

Credentials

Registrations

Health Professions Counsel

Occupational Therapist

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science (BSc)

University of Cape Town

Service Areas

Private Practice Office

In-person & Online

Noordhoek

Cape Town, Western Cape

South Africa

Noordhoek, Cape Town, South Africa