Mr Alexander Armenis, MA

Clinical Psychologist

“Psychotherapist, Author and Public Speaker. Registered clinical psychologist in private practice.”

About Me

I am a Clinical Psychologist and registered Psychologist based in Stellenbosch. I provide psychological and diagnostic assessments and therapy for anxiety, chronic illness distress, mood disorders, and relationship issues.

Approach

My focus is on working with clients in a way that best suits their unique needs. I follow an integrated approach with a developmental perspective. I work on the cognitive (thoughts), affective (feelings), behavioral and physiological levels in terms of determining whether the objective of therapy is to alter self-defeating thought patterns and beliefs, or work with emotions to gain a deeper understanding (insight-based) about what motivates behavior, or whether to alter problem behaviors and improve body awareness.

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Basic Information

Stellenbosch, South Africa

In-person & Online

Services

I work with adolescents, adults, couples and families, offering a safe space to work with emotions and gain a deeper understanding about what motivates behaviour to help deepen emotional connection, change undesirable behaviours and improve awareness. Services range from managing everyday life stresses to treating severe mental health challenges.

Services Offered:

Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Psychological & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, map a person's cognitive and emotional profile, and guide treatment planning.
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Relationship Counselling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
Pain Management
Psychological approaches to chronic pain that address the emotional, cognitive, and behavioural dimensions of living with persistent pain.
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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Family Therapy
A form of therapy that works with family members together to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships within the family system.
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Works With:

Adults
Couples
Families

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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Chronic Illness
A long-term health condition (e.g., diabetes, autoimmune disease, chronic pain) that persists over time and affects physical, emotional, and social well-being.
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Control Issues
A persistent need to control situations, people, or outcomes, typically driven by underlying anxiety, fear of uncertainty, or past experiences of helplessness.
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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Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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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.