Brett

Dr Brett Roothman

Clinical Psychologist

“Experienced in working with children, adolescents and adults. Consultations with individuals, parents, couples and families - as required.”

About Me

I work with individuals, parents, couples, and families, adapting to your unique needs across different life stages. I offer consultations designed to help you navigate life's challenges, whether you are a child, adolescent, or adult. I create a collaborative space to explore concerns and find practical ways forward. This flexible approach suits anyone seeking support for themselves or their family dynamics.

Approach

With experience across childhood, teenage years and adulthood, I focus sessions on clear goals and practical steps that fit your stage of life. In my Pretoria consulting room, with English and Afrikaans available, sessions move at a pace you set and remain grounded in assessment where needed. Therapy blends targeted assessment, psychoeducation and short-term skills practice alongside deeper work for trauma, relationships and mood, so we test what helps and adjust. It suits parents, partners and individuals seeking practical clarity and steady progress.
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Basic Information

In-person

Services

Services Offered:

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • 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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  • Wellness Support

    Holistic support focused on overall well-being, including stress management, lifestyle balance, and building sustainable healthy habits.

  • 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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  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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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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  • Training

    Professional development programmes for mental health practitioners, including workshops, courses, and continuing education.

  • 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
  • Children
  • Couples
  • Elderly
  • Families
  • Groups
  • Individuals
  • Parents
  • Under Fives

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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  • 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.

  • Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

  • 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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  • 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.

  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Sexual Issues

    Difficulties related to sexual functioning, desire, identity, or behaviour that cause distress or interfere with relationships.

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  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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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.

Service Areas

Dr Brett Roothman Private Practice

In-person

Rietfontein

Pretoria, Gauteng

South Africa