Mrs Caitlin Attwood

Clinical Psychologist

“Clinical psychologist offering assessment and therapeutic services. Special interest in working with children and in the field of trauma.”

About Me

I help children and adults navigate the complexities of trauma. My work as a clinical psychologist offers dedicated assessment and therapeutic services. I provide clear pathways to understanding and healing from difficult experiences. This professional space is ideal for clients impacted by trauma. Parents seeking support for their children will also find dedicated help here. Together, we foster resilience and move towards well-being.

Approach

Sessions move from careful assessment to paced, practical work that helps children, adults and families name what feels unsafe and practise new ways of coping. In my Johannesburg consulting room I work in English, combining structured insight with play, guided discussion and small between-session tasks so learning generalises to daily life. Parents and caregivers join selectively, collaborating on strategies and noticing incremental change. This steady, hands-on rhythm tends to help people facing trauma, anxiety, grief or behavioural challenges feel understood and make measurable progress.

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Basic Information

Johannesburg, South Africa

In-person

Services

Services Offered:

Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.
Play Therapy
A therapy for children that uses play as a natural form of communication, allowing them to express feelings and process difficult experiences.
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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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Psychotherapy
In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.
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Works With:

All ages
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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Autism (ASD)
A neurodevelopmental condition affecting social communication, sensory processing, and behaviour patterns, with a wide range of presentations and strengths.
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.
Grief & Loss
The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.
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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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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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Personality Difficulties
Long-standing patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating to others that cause persistent distress or problems in relationships and daily life.

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.