Dr Benita Battiss
Chartered Psychologist
“I am a chartered psychologist offering in-person and online evidence-based therapy and assessments to adults. Services offered: a) Counselling; b) Assessments (ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, Cognitive, and Personality); c) Consulting”
About Me
Approach
Services
Services Offered:
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Disability Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
A formal psychological evaluation to determine the nature and extent of a disability, often used for support planning or service access.
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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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Psychometric Testing
Standardised tests that measure cognitive abilities, personality traits, or emotional functioning, used to support diagnosis and inform treatment.
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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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Hypnosis
A therapeutic technique that uses guided relaxation and focused attention to access the subconscious mind and facilitate positive change.
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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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Works With:
- •Adults
- •Elderly
- •Individuals
- •Organisations
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
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Alzheimer's / Dementia
A progressive brain disease that causes memory loss, confusion, and decline in thinking skills, eventually affecting the ability to carry out everyday tasks.
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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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ADHD / Attention
A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.
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Autism (ASD)
A neurodevelopmental condition affecting social communication, sensory processing, and behaviour patterns, with a wide range of presentations and strengths.
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Dementia
A group of brain conditions causing progressive decline in memory, thinking, and reasoning severe enough to interfere with daily life.
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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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OCD
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, a condition involving unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours or rituals (compulsions) performed to relieve anxiety.
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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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Psychosis
A mental state in which a person loses contact with reality, which may involve hallucinations, delusions, or severely disordered thinking.
Learn more about Psychosis
Professional Title:
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Chartered Psychologist
A psychologist who has achieved chartered status from a professional body, confirming advanced training and competence.
Qualifications
University of Johannesburg
University of Johannesburg
Registrations
Psychological Society of Ireland
Chartered Psychologist
