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
Approach
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Services
Services Offered:
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Mindfulness
The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.
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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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Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.
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Geriatric Psychology
A branch of psychology focused on the mental health needs of older adults, including cognitive decline, loss, loneliness, and adjustment to ageing.
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Health Psychology
A branch of psychology that studies how psychological, behavioural, and social factors affect physical health, illness, and health-related behaviours.
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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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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.
Works With:
- •Adolescents
- •Adults
- •Elderly
- •Individuals
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
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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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Behaviour or Conduct Issues
Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social 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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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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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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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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Professional Title:
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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.
Qualifications
University of Stellenbosch
Registrations
Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
Clinical Psychologist