Dr Avril Cowlin
Clinical Psychologist
“I am an experienced clinical psychologist who believes in interpersonal connection and empathy as the ground-rock on which therapy is based.”
About Me
I offer a space where genuine connection and deep empathy form the bedrock of our work together. Many find peace exploring their challenges when truly heard. My approach creates a warm, collaborative environment, allowing you to openly share and understand experiences without judgement. This relational focus helps you navigate complex feelings, fostering resilience and self-awareness.
Approach
Therapy here unfolds as a steady, attentive rhythm where listening guides what we focus on and how we pace our sessions. In my Cape Town consulting room or online, in English or Afrikaans, I blend gentle assessment, practical mindfulness and clear psychoeducation so you leave sessions with new ways to notice and manage thoughts, symptoms and physical health challenges. Between sessions I suggest brief exercises and reflections to anchor learning. People navigating loss, illness or major life changes often find this steady, collaborative way helpful.
Contact Avril
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Basic Information
Services
Services Offered:
- •Mindfulness
- •Psychoeducation
- •Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
- •Geriatric Psychology
- •Health Psychology
- •Individual Therapy
- •Personal Development
Works With:
- •Adolescents
- •Adults
- •Elderly
- •Individuals
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
- •Life Transitions
- •Behaviour or Conduct Issues
- •Grief & Loss
- •Stress / Burnout
- •Chronic Illness
- •Mood Disorder
Professional Title:
- •Clinical Psychologist
Qualifications
University of Stellenbosch
Registrations
Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
Clinical Psychologist